Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - November 26, 2024

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And the
United Safety Council (USC)
November 26, 2024

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:
      May 6, 2008

      Dates Renewed:
      February 25, 2011
      July 31, 2012
      October 31, 2014
      February 22, 2019
      May 1, 2024

    2. Evaluation Period
      September 30, 2023 – October 1, 2024

    3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United Safety Council (USC) agreed to establish an Alliance to reduce and prevent employee exposure to workplace hazards associated with disasters by developing and sharing information, guidance, and training resources on emergency preparedness and effective response.

    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Amy Wilson, OSHA Orlando Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)
      Erin Sanchez, OSHA Orlando Area Office, Area Director (AD)

      Alliance participant
      Chris Earl, Executive Director
      Larry Wilson, Deputy Executive Director
      Tara Engel, Director of Marketing & Business Development
      Lisa Rutherford, Occupational Safety Administrator

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    1. July 10, 2023
    2. May 1, 2024

    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 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
    Dissemination/
    Newsletter    		 November 30, 2023 The Orlando Area Office, CAS, shared information on OSHA’s 2024 outreach initiative, small business resources, drop-in article, as well as the 2024 Safe + Sound Campaign for the Alliance group’s newsletter. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 6,500 Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 March 20, 2024 The Orlando Area Office, CAS, shared information regarding OSHA's 2024 Fall Stand-Down with the Director of Marketing and Business Development for the United (Florida) Safety Council. This information was disseminated to the group’s membership via an email alert. Fall Protection, and Small Business 6,500 Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 April 15, 2024 The Orlando Area Office, CAS, shared information regarding the 2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week and the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents with Ms. Tara Engel, Director of Marketing and Business Development for the United (Florida) Safety Council. Highway/Work Zone Safety, and Small Business 6,500 Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 April 23, 2024 The Orlando Area Office, CAS, shared the email notification/invitation with the United (FL) Safety Council regarding the Atlanta Region’s Fall and Heat Illness Prevention Webinar. The United (FL) Safety Council disseminated the information to its subscribers. Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business 6,500 Circulation
    Presentation/ Dissemination May 1, 2024 During this period, OSHA’s Orlando Area Office and the United (FL) Safety Council renewed their Alliance for an additional 5-year term. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 100+
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 August 8, 2024 The Orlando Area Office, CAS, shared the email notification/invitation with the United (FL) Safety Council regarding the Atlanta Region’s safety webinar conducted in support of the 2024 Safe + Sound Campaign. The United (FL) Safety Council disseminated the information to its subscribers. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 6,500 Circulation


    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 and Affiliation Title of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s) Number Reached
    Training During FY 2024 Safety and Health Training USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted the following safety and health training course for members and others.
    • Certified Occupational Safety Specialist/ Manager
    		 Orlando FL Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 9
    Training During FY 2024 Safety and Health Training USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted the following safety and health training courses for members and others.
    • OSHA 10-hour
    • OSHA 30-hour
    • 500 Authorized Trainer Course
    • 502 Update for Construction Trainers
    • 510 Standards for Construction Industry
    • 511 Standards for General Industry.
    		 Orlando FL Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 127
    Training During FY 2024 Safety and Health Training USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted the following safety and health training course for members and others.
    • Forklifts/Train-the-Trainer
    		 Orlando FL Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business, Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts, and Warehousing & Distribution 29


    Report Prepared by: Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS