AGREEMENT RENEWING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE WISCONSIN AREA OSHA OFFICES OF
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND
WISCONSIN AGRI-BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison and Milwaukee Area offices and the Wisconsin Agri Business Association (WABA) continue to recognize the value of maintaining a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and WABA hereby renew the Alliance signed May 20, 2020, with a continued emphasis on Grain Handling Safety. Specifically, both organization(s) are committed to providing WABA members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). Through the Alliance, the organizations will continue to address exposure to hazards associated with engulfment, falls, auger entanglement, struck by, combustible dust and electrocutions.

This agreement provides a framework and objectives for the Alliance’s activities. Alliance participants also agree to meet the requirements for program participation laid out in the "Fundamental Requirements for OSHA Alliance Program Participants" and the "Guidelines for OSHA's Alliance Program Participants: Alliance Products and Other Alliance Projects."

Through the Alliance, the organizations will use injury, illness, and hazard exposure data, when appropriate, to help identify areas of emphasis for Alliance awareness, outreach, and communication activities. The Alliance will also explore and implement selected options, including but not limited to member surveys, to evaluate the Alliance and measure the impact on improving workplace safety and health. In renewing this Alliance, OSHA and WABA recognize that OSHA's State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are an integral part of the OSHA national effort, and that information about the products and activities of the Alliance may be shared with these partners for the advancement of common goals.

Raising Awareness: Outreach and Communication

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Share information on OSHA’s National/Regional/Local Initiatives (Emphasis Programs, Regulatory Agenda, Outreach), and opportunities to participate in initiatives and the rulemaking process.
• Share information on occupational safety and health laws and standards, including the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
• Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and communicate such information (e.g., print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools, and OSHA and the WABA websites) to employers and workers in the industry.
• Speak, exhibit, or appear at OSHA and WABA conferences, local meetings, or other related events.
• Convene or participate in forums, roundtable discussions, or stakeholder meetings on recognizing common hazards associated with the grain and feed industry and ways to minimize exposure, help implement innovative solutions in the workplace and to provide input on site-specific safety and health issues. These hazards may include machine guarding, lock-out, powered industrial vehicle operation, grain bin entry and rescue procedures, housekeeping programs, combustible dust, fall protection, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, confined space entry programs and procedures, electrical safety-related work practices and other safety and health programs.
• Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding WABA’s good practices or effective approaches through training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures (or any other applicable forum).
• Encourage worker participation in a site-specific workplace safety and health program.
• Collaborate with other Alliance participants to share outreach goals, projects and educational materials, which will provide an effective and consistent industry wide approach to safety and health as well as further enhance each Alliance participant's effectiveness.

Training and Education

The Participants intend to work together to achieve the following objectives:

• Develop and deliver effective training and education programs for the grain and feed industry addressing OSHA's grain handling, combustible dust, walking working surfaces, fall protection, lockout, electrical safety-related work practices, confined space entry, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, and other safety and health hazards as well as effective recognized industry controls associated with the industry.
• Develop effective training and education programs for grain and feed industry employees at all levels to promote understanding of workers' rights, including the use of the OSHA complaint process, and the responsibilities of employers and to communicate such information to workers and employers.

OSHA's Alliances provide organizations an opportunity to participate in a voluntary cooperative relationship with OSHA for purposes such as raising awareness of OSHA's initiatives, outreach, communication, training, and education. These Alliances have proven to be valuable tools for both OSHA and Alliance participants. By entering into an Alliance with an organization, OSHA is not endorsing or promoting, nor does it intend to endorse or promote, any of that organization's products or services.

An implementation team made up of representatives of each organization will meet one to two times per year to track and share information on activities and results in achieving the goals of the Alliance. OSHA team members will include representatives of the Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison and Milwaukee Area Offices and any other OSHA Area Office representatives that may contribute to the success of the Alliance. OSHA will encourage State Plans' and OSHA On-Site Consultation programs' participation on the team.

This agreement will remain in effect for five years. Either signatory may terminate it for any reason at any time, provided they give 30 days' written notice. This agreement may be modified at any time with the written concurrence of both signatories.

Signed this 27^th day of June 2022

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
And the
Georgia Struck-by Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
June 30, 2022

1. Alliance Background:

   1. Date Signed:

      December 5, 2006

      Renewal Date:

      • March 5, 2013
      • March 19, 2016
      • March 9, 2017
      • April 6, 2022

   2. Evaluation Period:

      August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Georgia Federal Highway Administration (Georgia FHA), Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA), Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA), Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), Georgia Tech Research Institute (Georgia Tech), 3M, Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia), Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar), Georgia Power, Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), Pike Electric, National Safety Council (NSC) – Georgia Chapter, and Comcast formed an Alliance to share their collective expertise to safeguard general and construction industry workers exposed work zone and struck-by hazards.

   4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:

      The implementation team included representatives from all the Alliance participants.

      OSHA, GHCA, GUCA, AGC Georgia, Lamar, Georgia Power, Construction Ready (CEFGA), and Pike Electric.

2. Implementation Team Meeting

   • September 15, 2021
   • December 8, 2021
   • March 14, 2022
   • June 1, 2022

   In addition to these meetings, the Alliance coordinator and the group members maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination/Presentation	During this period	During this period, the Alliance group promoted the following OSHA safety and health campaigns, stand-downs and initiatives Suicide Prevention, Women in Construction Week, National Emergency Preparedness Month, National Fall Prevention Stand-Down, National Trenching Stand-Down, and the OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign.	Construction, Small Business, Suicide Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	5,000+
   Dissemination/Other	April 6, 2021	During this period, the Alliance group coordinated the renewal of the Alliance agreement for a new five-year term.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	N/A
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, a member of the Alliance group, Gwen Fulton, shared information regarding the ongoing expansion effort of the Georgia TIME (Traffic Incident Management Enhancement) Taskforce with the group.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	N/A
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Atlanta, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location – Georgia 400 (Mansell Road) Weekly Impressions – 485,363
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Augusta, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location – I-20 (Bobby Jones Expressway) Weekly Impressions – 188,452
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Athens, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location – I-20 (Bobby Jones Expressway) Weekly Impressions – 208,279
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Brunswick, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location – I-95 (south exit 26), Weekly Impressions – 210,330
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Macon, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location – I-75 (2320 Riverside Drive), Weekly Impressions – 62,530
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Rome, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location – I-75 (North exit 315), Weekly Impressions – 313,261
   Dissemination/Other	During this Period	During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions: Savannah, Georgia	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers	Location – I-95 (Exit 94), Weekly Impressions – 313,008

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Speech/Presentation/	April 14, 2022	Georgia Struck-by Safety Stand-Down and OSHA Update	OSHA Representative from the Alliance Group	April 14, 2022, a Lunch and Learn Presentation was conducted for the members of the Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA), which focused on the Struck-by Alliance and updating the group about OSHA.	Metro-Atlanta	GA	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, and Transportation	15 Attendees
   Speech/Presentation/Training	April 11-15, 2022	Georgia Struck-by Safety Stand-Down	Georgia Struck-By Alliance Members and others	April 11 – 15, 2022, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Safety Stand-down led by the AGC Georgia. Struck-by Alliance members promoted this Stand-Down through a variety of venues, as well as the organization’s contact list. GA Struck-By Stand-Down participants for 2021 included the following: 73 companies, 236 jobsites, and over 2,200 workers. During previous years the event had the following level of support: - 2013 – 21 Companies, 104 Worksites and 1,435 Workers - 2014 – 25 Companies, 500 Worksites and 17,000 Workers - 2015 – 25 Companies, 400 Worksites and 15,000 Workers - 2016 - 16 Companies, 837 Worksites and 6,496 Workers - 2017 - 60 companies, 430 worksites and 25,400 Workers - 2018 - 21 companies, 442 worksites and 19,824 Workers - 2019 - 25 companies, 1,426 jobsites, and 20,695 workers - 2020 - Due to COVID-19, registration details were not maintained - 2021 - 73 companies, 236 jobsites, and 2,200 workers - 2022 - 59 companies, 406 jobsites, and 5,931 workers	Through-out the State - Atlanta	GA	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, and Transportation	5,931 Workers Impacted

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 562-2300; Fax (404) 562-2295
Region IV Alliance Annual Status Report
July 1, 2022

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      September 26, 2003

      Renewal Dates:

      December 20, 2006; July 1, 2011; April 11, 2014; and December 13, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      May 31, 2021, through May 30, 2022

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (SLCC/NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 5th and tenth districts, and the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (SELCAT) work cooperatively to provide workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees’ health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards

2. Implementation Team Members and Meetings:
   Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT communicated regarding the Alliance during the following periods:

   • June 29, 2021
   • February 25, 2022
   • May 12, 2022

   Alliance meetings were conducted in-person and by telephone. The Alliance coordinators from each group maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Dissemination	During this period	During this period, the Alliance group coordinated the renewal of the Alliance agreement for a new five-year term.	Construction, Small Business, as well as Safety and Health Program	N/A
   Dissemination	April 18, 2022	During these periods, an OSHA representative shared the OSHA Training Institute Education Center announce from OSHA.	Construction, Small Business, as well as Safety and Health Program	N/A
   Dissemination	During this period	During this period, the Alliance group coordinated the development and implementation of an electrical safety and health course for OSHA compliance safety and health officers (CSHO) in Region IV.	Construction, Small Business, as well as Safety and Health Program	N/A

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training	During this period	SELCAT Training	SELCAT Trainer	During this period, SELCAT continued its efforts to provide workers with effective training and education programs focusing on electrical utility industry issues, as well as safety and health. Course topics included the following: 1) OSHA 10-hour training course 2) First-Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 3) Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue 4) Transformer Safety Courses 1 & 2	Newnan	GA	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	50 attendees

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
Suncoast Utility Contractors Association (SUCA) Alliance
March 31, 2022

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      April 17, 2015

   2. Date Renewed

      February 21, 2019

   3. Evaluation Period

      November 1, 2020 – March 31, 2022

   4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Suncoast Utility Contractors Association, Inc. (SUCA) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent exposure to hazards during trenching and excavation procedures, confined space entry and other imminent dangers in the underground utility construction industry. The goal will be achieved by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources.

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results:

   • February 24, 2022
   • March 31, 2022

3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participant shared information on OSHA-developed or OSHA Alliance Program-developed tools and resources, OSHA standards/rulemakings, enforcement, or outreach campaigns.

   Dissemination Type	Date	Description	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Email Blast	Monthly	During this period, the SUCA Pipeline Newsletter featured a variety of safety focused drop-in articles. The newsletter also highlighted safety and health events, such as National Fall Prevention Stand-Downs.	Construction, Small Business, Trenching and Fall Prevention	500

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participant or OSHA participation in events, which includes speeches/presentations, exhibits, roundtables, conferences, informational webinars or other meetings or training in support of the Alliance or an OSHA initiative.

   Activity Type	Date	Event Name	Representative Name(s) and Affiliation(s)	Title Of Presentation (if applicable)	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)*	Number Reached (numeric value)
   Training/Presentation	12/3 thru 4/2021	Alliance Outreach	An OSHA Representative led this event	During this period, a representative from the Alliance group conducted NUCA-Crew Leader Training	Virtual	FL	Construction, Small Business, Trenching	500
   Training/Presentation/webinar	5/4/2021	United Rentals Webinar Series	United Rentals Representative led this event	During this period, a presentation was conducted, which focused on the Internal Excavation Support: Hydraulic Bracing and Struts in shoring support.	Virtual	FL	Construction, Small Business, Trenching	500

Report prepared by: Olja Correa, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Tampa Area Office, March 22, 2022