Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 24, 2023

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-West Area Office
1995 North Park Place, Suite 525
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(678) 903-7301; Fax (770) 984-8855
Georgia Mental Health Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
April 24, 2023

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      April 1, 2022

    2. Evaluation Period

      April 1, 2022, through April 1, 2023

    3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta West Area Office, Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA). The focus of this Alliance is to provide GAMH members and the public with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to mental health hazards and/or addressing work-related suicide and drug overdose issues in all industries.

    4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-West Area Office (AO)
      Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator

      Alliance participant

      Rana Bayakly, Georgia Department of Public Health (Georgia DPH)
      Cherie Drenzek, Georgia DPH
      Antionette Lavender, Georgia DPH
      Gabriel Argueta, Georgia DPH
      Kimberly Erukunuakpor, Georgia DPH
      Erin Clayton, Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA)/ (Silence the Shame, Inc.)
      Anne Montgomery, (Mercer SOM)
      Michelle Basey, (Mercer SOM)
      Ursula Kelly, Emory University

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • The Alliance group met on the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
      • June 3, 2022
      • August 5, 2022
      • October 7, 2022
      • February 3, 2023
    • In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from each organization 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.

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    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Dissemination May 27, 2021 During this period, copies of the customizable versions of the Suicide Prevention Poster (in English and Spanish) were distributed to members of the Alliance group. Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

    100+
    Dissemination June 7, 2022 During this period, a one-page document highlighting the resources available to employers and employees from Mental health America in Georgia was shared with the Alliance group. Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

    100+
    Dissemination August 2022 thru December 2022

    During this period, the Georgia Mental Health Alliance was promoted at the following alliance meetings and events:

    1) Latin Consulate Labor Right’s Week
    2) AGC Safety Committee Meeting
    3) Georgia Struck-By Alliance Meeting
    4) Georgia Farmworker Taskforce Meeting    		 Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

    500+
    Dissemination August 16, 2022 During this period, the “Zero Suicide Toolkit,” was shared with the Alliance group. This resource was developed by the Joint Commission (TJC) and Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), which is engaged in an Alliance with the OSHA National Office. Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

    100+
    Dissemination September 9, 2022 In support of Construction Suicide Prevention Week (September 5 – 9, 2022, the Alliance group the distributed copies of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s, “Toolbox Talk: Mental Health & Suicide prevention as a Safety Priority.” Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

    500+
    Dissemination September 30, 2022 During this period, the Alliance group developed a one-page document to promote the Alliance through Georgia. Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

    100+
    Dissemination January 2023 During this period, the Alliance group created a mental health resource needs assessments for employers and employees, which consists of 10 questions and takes 5 minutes to complete. The assessments were distributed to over 400 employers and employees. Safety and Health Management System, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

    400+

    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.

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    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 Nov. 17, 2022 Field Federal Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) Meeting Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance During this period, a member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance conducted a presentation of mental health and suicide prevention for members of the Louisville and middle Tennessee – FFSHCs. Louisville
    Middle-Tennessee    		 KY
    TN    		 Safety and Health Management System, and Federal Workers

    30
    Training/Presentation Oct. 7, 2022 Alliance Meeting Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance Stephanie Michelle Basey, PhD Candidate (Rural Health Sciences, Mercer SOM) and Anne Montgomery, PhD (Co-Program Director Rural Health Sciences, Mercer SOM) presented results of their Georgia Farmer Mental Well-Being Study. This was a survey of over 1,600 farmers in 157 Georgia counties. Atlanta GA Safety and Health Management System

    9
    Training/Presentation Oct. 7, 2022 Alliance Meeting Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance Kimberly Erukunuakpor, PhD, MPH (Epidemiologist, GA DPH) presented her analysis of the 2021 Georgia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Mental Health and Self Harm modules. The mental health analysis will be updated with additional years to look at industry and occupation. Atlanta GA Safety and Health Management System

    9
    Training/Presentation Oct. 7, 2022 Alliance Meeting Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance Erin Clayton (Program Manager, Silence the Shame, Inc.) shared information about their workplace mental health seminars and trainings. The trainings include Mental Health First Aid, Question Persuade Refer (QPR), Suicide Prevention in the Workplace, Mental Health 101, Stress Management, etc. Atlanta GA Safety and Health Management System

    9

    Report prepared by Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Atlanta-West Area Office