ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida

November 10, 2024

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      November 15, 2023

   2. Evaluation Period:
      November 15, 2023, through November 15, 2024

   3. Overview:
      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, and Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safety and health practices and programs to improve American workplaces. To that end, OSHA and RCASF hereby form an Alliance to provide RCASF members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to falls, struck-by, chemical and electrical hazards, as well as other prevalent safety and health hazards in the roofing industry.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond, Area Director, Fort Lauderdale Area Office
      Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Fort Lauderdale Area Office

      Alliance participants
      Ray Padron, RCASF, President (Latite Roofing)
      Bridget Keller, RCASF, Executive Director

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period a minimum of two implementation meeting were conducted by the Alliance group. Additionally, the Alliance coordinators from each group maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance’s progress and results. During these meeting the RCASF shared value safety information, such as the following:

   • Information was shared regarding the RCASF Educational Alliance Community Schools, which include Atlantic Technical College, Coral Springs High School, and Sheridan Technical School.
   • Dissemination of safety and health material via e-blast and social media, to foster positive workers health and safety trends.

   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.

3. Results

   The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

   Dissemination: Alliance Program participants 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
   Dissemination	11/23 through 11/24	During this period, the RCSAS shared emails with OSHA, advised regarding social media postings, newsletters articles, and other publications. It also includes hits on the Alliance participant’s or OSHA’s Web page.	Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, and Construction	2,212
   Dissemination	06/15/24	During this period, a radio interview was conducted with Ray Padron, RCASF board member, and Claudia Abbona, RCASF executive director. The interview was conducted in Spanish, and it focused on the OSHA Alliance, industry improvements, as well as the important of safety training.	Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, Construction, and Hispanic Workers	2,212
   Dissemination	11/23 through 11/24	During this period, the Alliance group shared information regarding the RCASF educational programs with the following schools: Atlantic Technical College; Coral Springs High School; and Sheridan Technical School.	Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Construction, and Youth Workers	50+
   Exhibit/ Dissemination	04/24/24 10/05/24	During this period, OSHA exhibited at two events sponsored by the RCASF. During the events outreach material was distributed, the Alliance was promoted, and compliance questions were answered. A total of 639 event participants contacted the exhibit booths.	Safety and Health Management System, Small Business, Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention, Construction, and Hispanic Workers	639
   Dissemination	During this period	During this period, the Alliance group shared information regarding its agreement with the National Women in Roofing (NWR) South Florida Council, and Florida’s Association of Roofing Professionals (FRSA).	Safety and Health Management System and Small Business	250+

   Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff: Alliance Program participants 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 and Affiliation	Title of Presentation, if applicable	City	State	Emphasis Area(s)	Number Reached
   Training/ Presentation	11/15/23	RCASF Alliance Kickoff and General Meeting	Ray Padron (Latite Roofing), RCASF Board Members, Bridget Keller, RCASF Executive Director, as well as Condell Eastmond, OSHA Area Director, and Leny Chango, OSHA Compliance Assistant Specialist (CAS).	The Alliance group conducted a kickoff event. OSHA provided the group with an update presentation and the RCASF conducted a presentation, which focused on “Emerging Risk Trends.”	Ft. Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Chemicals, and Young Workers	86
   Training/ Presentation	12/12/24	Monthly General Meetings	RCASF Members, Board of Directors, and Executive Director Special Guests: Miami-Dade County Building Officials Dade Building Officials Office: David Fuentes, Tim Webb, and Natasha Romero City of Doral: Vince Seijas.	The Alliance group conducted the “Miami Meet Up,” sharing information focused on the completion of projects on budget and on time, as well as safe and correct.	Miami	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	112
   Dissemination /Presentation	12/18/23	Board of Directors Planning Calendar for 2025	RCASF Board of Directors and RCASF Executive Director Bridget Keller	The Alliance group conducted a 2024 planning meeting, which focused on safety, education and training.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	11
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	01/17/24	Monthly General Meeting	RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director Bridget Keller Commercial Roofers /Mentors: Clint Stockman, Advanced Roofing, Paulo Souza, PSI Roofing and Ian Wallick, Best Roofing	The Alliance group conducted a “Round- Table,” which focused on addressing important roofing training topics including mentoring/education and worker safety.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	110
   Dissemination /Presentation	During this period	RCASF Eblasts	RCASF Safety and Technical Committee and Executive Director Bridget Keller	The Alliance group shared information on OSHA national initiatives, regulatory agenda, and the prevention on workplace hazards. 1) National Fall Prevention Webinar 2) Shared information regarding workers’ rights and the OSHA complaint process	South Florida	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	100+
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	02/21/24	RCASF General Meeting	RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director – Bridget Keller	The Alliance group conducted a meeting, which focused on building regulations, new codes/standards, and safety regulations.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	106
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	02/24/24	Second Annual RCASF Educational Training Day (English and Spanish)	RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director, OSHA – Leny Chango Trainers: Fire Rescue. Ritz Safety, and Guardian Fall Protection	The Alliance group planned and coordinated the RCASF “Educational Training Day.” Topics addressed during the training including fall protection, first aid, fire extinguisher, drop test, electrical safety, scaffold safety, confined space safety, steel erection, struck-by, and health hazards.	Pompano Beach	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	339
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	3/20/24	RCASF General Meeting - Residential Roofing	RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Executive Director – Bridget Keller Residential Roofers/ Mentors: Tibor Torok, Bob Hilson, Earl Johnston, Johnston Roofing	The Alliance group conducted a “Round- Table,” focused on sharing safety practices and other information.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	106
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	04/17/24	RCASF General Meeting Operational Excellence and Strategic Planning	RCASF Members, Board of Directors	The Alliance group conducted a RCASF Safety Committee gives members updates at each general meeting	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	98
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	05/15/24	RCASF General Meeting – Building Official Night David Fuentes, Steve Pizzillo, Jose Portal, Natasha Romero, and Vince Seijas	RCASF Members, Board of Directors, Building Officials	The Alliance group conducted an update meeting, which focused on sharing roofing training information, such as changes to codes, and public safety.	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	104
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	5/16/24 6/26/24	Outreach Event Sheridan House	RCASF Executive Director, RCASF Board Member Claudia Abbona, Sheridan House Single Mothers	The Alliance group conducted and outreach meeting, which addressed construction positions for women in the roofing industry.	Davie	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	30 30
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	9/18/24	RCASF General Meeting on PRO-Certification	RCASF Members, RCASF Board and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Jarid Ribble	The Alliance group conducted a meeting focused on important issues impacting the roofing industry, such as workplace safety and health, as well as the NRCA Pro-Certification	Fort Lauderdale	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	75
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	10/05/24	Outreach Event	RCASF and Interactive Community Alliance –	The Alliance group conducted an outreach meeting, with the Interactive Community Alliance focusing on the roofing industry.	West Palm Beach	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	300+
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	10/16/24	RCASF General Meeting –	RCASF Members	The Alliance group conducted a meeting focused on the importance of building properly, safely.	Sunrise	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	102
   Training/ Dissemination /Presentation	11/20/24	RCASF General Meeting	RCASF and OSHA along with safety companies: Guardian Fall Protection, Spec, American Global	The Alliance group conducted a meeting focused on safety. During the meeting the group also addressed the following topics: 1) Casualties update for the construction industry; 2) fall prevention; and 3) Ladder safety.	Fort Lauderdale,	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic / Latino Workers, Chemical, and Young Workers	100+

   Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Ft. Lauderdale Area Office