Atlanta Region - Alliance Annual Report - December 9, 2024


ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 
And 
The Consulate of El Salvador in Miami, Florida 

December 9, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed:
      September 1, 2022
    2. Dates Renewed:
      At the request of the consulate, the renewal date was changed to January 15, 2024.
    3. Evaluation Period
      December 14, 2023– December 6, 2024
    4. Overview:
      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of El Salvador in Miami, Florida, formed an Alliance to provide Salvadoran national workers throughout South Florida with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.
    5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Leny Chango, CAS – Fort Lauderdale AO 
      Condell Eastmond, AD - Fort Lauderdale AO 
      Alliance participant
      Karla Jubis de Miguel, Titular General Consul
      Francisco Cuellar, Labor Mobility Liaison

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • January 31, 2024
    • July 7, 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/
    Outreach
    March 20, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office promoted the upcoming Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention Webinar to members of the Alliance group. Construction, Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    April 8, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office promoted the upcoming Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention Webinar to members of the Alliance group. Construction, Fall and Heat Illnesses Prevention, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    April 10, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office met with members of the consulate staff to share information regarding the 2024 Worker Memorial Day, as well as an OSHA update. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    Dissemination/
    Outreach
    July 8, 2024 During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office promoted the upcoming Safe + Sound Week. Safety and Health Programs Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000

    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
    Dissemination/Training February 5, 2024 OSHA Update Fort Lauderdale Area Office – Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Fort Lauderdale Office/ General Consul / Vice Consul. During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office met with the new Consul, providing an OSHA Update and an overview of the Alliance. The CAS also addressed worker’s rights, hazards in the construction industry, distributed OSHA outreach materials. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, Construction; Heat Illness Prevention; Safety and Health Programs; Temporary Workers; and Worker’s Rights 2
    Disseminations/Training/ and Ceremony April 26, 2024 Workers Memorial Day OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Office, General Consul, Vice Consul, and other consulate staff members During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office met with the consulate staff in support of Worker Memorial Day. Topics addressed included the following: OSHA’s Safe & Sound campaign; hazards in construction, fall safety, heat illness prevention, and suicide prevention. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Agriculture; Hazard Communication; Heat Illness Prevention; Safety and Health Programs; Mental Health; Temporary Workers; and Worker’s Rights 50
    Disseminations/Training July 29, 2024 Stand & Speak OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Office, General Consul, Vice Consul, and other consulate staff members During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office participated in the “Stand & Speak” event. The CAS staffed an exhibit booth and conducted a presentation about OSHA, the construction industry, fall prevention, heat illness prevention, workers’ rights, and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 60
    Disseminations/Training August 27th, 2024 Stand & Speak /Labor Right Week CAS, Fort Lauderdale Office/ General Consul / Vice Consul / Participants at the consulate During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office participated in the “Stand & Speak” event. The CAS staffed an exhibit booth and conducted a presentation about labor rights, the construction industry, workers’ rights, fall prevention, heat illness prevention, and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 50
    Disseminations/Training October 28th, 2024 Stand & Speak CAS, Fort Lauderdale Office/ General Consul/ Vice Consul/ Participants at the consulate During this period, a representative from OSHA’s Fort Lauderdale Area Office participated in the “Stand & Speak” event. The CAS staffed an exhibit booth and gave a short presentation about OSHA, construction hazards, workers’ rights, fall hazard, heat, and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. Miami FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 70

    Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, Fort Lauderdale, CAS