Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 2, 2023

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
The Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, Florida
October 2, 2023

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      August 30, 2018

    2. Date Renewed

      December 9, 2020
      February 11, 2023

    3. Evaluation Period

      August 31, 2022 – September 30, 2023

    4. Overview

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Mexico in Orlando, Florida, formed an Alliance to provide Mexican National workers throughout Central 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

      • Amy E. Wilson, CAS – Orlando AO
      • Sarah Carle, AD (former) – Orlando AO
      • Erin Sanchez, AD (current) – Orlando AO

      • Angel Vega-Avila, AAD – Orlando AO

      Alliance participant

      • Juan Jose Sabines Guerrero, Titular Consul
      • Norma Araceli Ramirez Avila, Protection Consul

      • Alberto Marlon Ponce Jimenez, Technical Secretary

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    1. February 11, 2023

    2. August 28, 2023

    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/
    Publications/
    Technical
    Assistance    		 October 10, 2022 The OSHA Orlando Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) spoke to representatives of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and local church representatives regarding OSHA’s compliance assistance for employees following hurricane IAN. The CAS also shared several publications with the attendants. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 150
    Dissemination/
    Publications/
    Technical
    Assistance    		 November 30, 2022 The CAS attended a Women's Rights event conducted by the Mexican Consulate. During this event, the CAS interacted with consulate staff and provided Spanish language OSHA publications on worker's rights and workplace safety and health. Small Business, Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Women Workers 50
    E-mail Alert March 16, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate and the Protection Consul regarding OSHA’s new ability to certify U&T Visas. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert April 18, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding a free Fall Protection Webinar. The 2023 National Fall Stand-down was also promoted during this communication with the Consulate. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert April 21, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate in Spanish regarding the 2023 Worker Memorial Day. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert May 30, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate in Spanish regarding OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert June 30, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding free training in Spanish focused on “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Construction Workers in Confined Spaces.” The training was offered by the University of Florida (UF), Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Center. Small Business, and Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert July 10, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding OSHA’s new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Falls. The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources, including an outreach letter from the Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA’s Region IV. The Consulate was also provided with a flyer promoting a free webinar focused on the Falls NEP. Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Small Business 1,000
    E-mail Alert July 28, 2023 The CAS shared material regarding OSHA’s Heat Hazard Alert information in English and Spanish. This event with the Mexican Consulate in Orlando, FL, supports the White House's request for OSHA to increase activities to address worker exposures to extreme heat. Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Small Business 1,000
    E-mail Alert August 16, 2023 The CAS shared information in Spanish to the Consulate and the Protection Consul on workers’ rights and OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections Program. The Consulate was also informed about the Region IV Webinar on Whistleblower Protections. Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,000
    E-mail Alert September 21, 2023 The CAS shared information with the Consulate regarding OSHA’s new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Warehousing and Distribution NEP. The Consulate was also provided with a flyer promoting a free webinar focused on the Warehousing and Distribution NEP. The Region IV Webinar that was simulcast in English and Spanish. Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Small Business 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
    Meeting November 28, 2022 Alliance Renewal Meeting Amy Wilson, CAS, and Consulate Staff The Alliance group conducted a meeting to discuss the Alliance renewal. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers 1
    Signing Ceremony February 11, 2023 Alliance Signing Ceremony OSHA Area Office Staff and Consulate Staff A signing ceremony was conducted for the Consulate Alliance. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers 150
    Speech/ Presentation/ Conference March 8, 2023 2023 International Women's Day Event Amy Wilson, CAS, and Nathaly Torres, CSHO The CAS and a CSHO conducted a “Intro to OSHA” presentation for the Consulate in support of International Women's Day. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Agriculture; Hazard Communication; Heat Illness Prevention; Safety and Health Programs; Mental Health; Temporary Workers; and Worker’s Rights 50
    Speech/ Presentation March 11, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Sabatina Event at the Consulate Yvis Torres-Gilot, OSHA Jacksonville Area Office CAS The CAS conducted a “Intro to OSHA” presentation in support of a Sabatina event at the Consulate. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Heat Illness Prevention, and Workplace Rights 500
    Speech/ Presentation March 22, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Panel Discussion Yvis Torres-Gilot, Jacksonville CAS The CAS participated in a panel discussion coordinated by the Consulate – “First Forum on Legal, Safe and Human Labor Mobility - Labor Protection and Rights for H2 Visa.” Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, and Workplace Rights 1,000
    Speech/Presentation/ Exhibit August 28 to Sept. 5, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week 2023 Amy Wilson, CAS. Erin Sanchez, AD, Angel Vega-Avila, AAD, Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS, David Alves, Safety Tech, Jorge Reyes-Mendez, CSHO, Nathaly Torres, CSHO, Judith Perez, CSHO, Zoraya Roman-Mercado, CSHO Several members of the OSHA staff conducted presentations and staffed an exhibit booth during the 2023 Labor Rights Week event at the Consulate. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; Fall Prevention; Construction; Heat Illness Prevention; Workplace Rights 1,500
    Speech/ Presentation Sept. 6, 2023 Radio Interview with La Mejor Orlando 1340 AM / 96.1 FM Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS participated in a radio interview, which was conducted support of Labor Rights Week. Orlando FL Hispanic/Latino Workers and Workplace Rights 293
    Speech or Presentation; Exhibit Sept. 6, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week, Mobile Consulate Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS conducted a presentation in support of Labor Rights Week. Jacksonville FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; and Workplace Rights 5
    Speech or Presentation; Exhibit Sept. 7, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week, Mobile Consulate Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS conducted a presentation in support of Labor Rights Week. Tallahassee FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; and Workplace Rights 20
    Speech or Presentation; Exhibit Sept. 8, 2023 Mobile Consulate - Labor Rights Week, Mobile Consulate – LRW Closing Ceremony Yvis Torres-Gilot, CAS The CAS conducted a presentation in support of Labor Rights Week. Quincy FL Hispanic/Latino Workers; and Workplace Rights 400

Report Prepared by: Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS