The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242 ; Fax (954) 424-3073
And the
Underground Contractors Association of South Florida dba NUCA of South Florida

May 9, 2024

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      June 20, 2019

   2. Evaluation Period

      March 31, 2023 – May 1, 2024

   3. Overview:

      OSHA and Underground Contractors Association of South Florida dba NUCA of South Florida (NUCASF) agreed to provide NUCASF members and others guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect workers by reducing and preventing exposure to trenching, confined spaces, silica, heat stress, work zone hazards and excavation hazards. Through the Alliance, the group will also provide members and other with an understanding the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director Fort Lauderdale Area Office

      Alliance participant
      Johnna Venuti-Piggee - Executive Director

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this period, Alliance meetings were conducted in-person, virtually and/or 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

   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	FY 2023-2024	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, shared an OSHA update and the quarterly NUCA Safety newsletters via email. NUCA also hosts webinars on OSHA updates and safety best practices.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Young Workers, and Safety and Health Management Systems	1,000+ employees
   Dissemination/Outreach	FY 2023-2024	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, hosted a webinar which featured an OSHA update, as well as industry best practices related to safety and health.	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, Young Workers, and Safety and Health Management Systems	1,000+ employees
   Dissemination/Outreach	April 2024	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, effectively promoted trenching safety including the Sunshine 811 Damage Prevention Council Meeting	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	45 Attendees

   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	January 2023	Safety Training	NUCA Members	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, provided training focused on the following topics for members and other: Confined Space, Trench, and Excavation Competent Person.	*WPB	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	25 Attendees
   Training	March 2023 and 2024	Safety and Health Training	NUCA Members	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, provided OSHA 10-hour training for members and others. Training events were conducted in 2023 and 2024.	*WPB	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals.	20 Attendees 10 Attendees
   Training	June 2023	Safety and Health Training	NUCA Members	During this period, the Alliance group, led by NUCA, conducted a Trench Safety Stand-Down in conjunction with OSHA’s National Trenching Safety Campaign. The was conducted in both English and Spanish.	*WPB	FL	Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Hazard Communication/Chemicals, and Young Workers	50 Attendees

*Note 1 - West Palm Beach (WPB)

Report Prepared by: Leny Chango, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Ft. Lauderdale Area Office