Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 3, 2023

ALLIANCE ANNUAL REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
United Safety Council (USC)
October 3, 2023

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed:

      May 6, 2008

    2. Date Renewed:

      February 25, 2011
      July 31, 2012
      October 31. 2014
      February 22, 2019

    3. Evaluation Period

      August 26, 2022 - September 30, 2023

    4. 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.

    5. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      • Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS
      • Sarah Carle, Orlando AD (Former)

      • Erin Sanchez, Orlando AD (Current)

      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. May 10, 2023

    2. July 10, 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/
    Technical
    Assistance    		 May 5, 2023 The Alliance group requested technical assistance regarding required OSHA training. The Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) in the OSHA Orlando Area Office provided information and encouraged the USC member to contact the University of South Florida (USF) On-site Consultation Service to address similar issues in the future. Hazard Communication & Chemicals; and Small Business 20
    Dissemination/
    Newsletter    		 May 15, 2023 An introductory article about the Orlando CAS and the OSHA CAS staff was published USC’s May 2023 Newsletter. This action was taken at the suggestion of the USC’s Director of Marketing and Business Development. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 6,500
    Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 May 19, 2023 The Alliance group was provided information regarding the 2023 Susan Harwood Grant webinar by the OSHA CAS. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 175
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 July 10, 2023 The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources for the new Falls National Emphasis Program (NEP). These resources included an outreach letter from Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA Region IV, and an outreach flyer to promote a webinar. This information was also promoted in the USC’s July 2023 Newsletter. Fall Protection, and Small Business 6,500
    Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 July 20, 2023 The CAS shared information with the USC’s Director of Marketing and Business Development regarding OSHA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Construction. This information was also shared with USC members in the monthly newsletter. Construction, and Small Business 6,500
    Circulation
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 July 25, 2023 The CAS shared information with USC’s Director or Marketing and Business Development regarding OSHA’s 2023 Safe + Sound Campaign. Information was also shared with USC members in the group’s monthly newsletter. Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 6,500
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 July 28, 2023 The CAS provided the Alliance group with OSHA’s Heat Hazard Alert information in English and Spanish in support of the White House's request for OSHA to increase activities to address worker exposures to extreme heat. Heat Illness Prevention, and Small Business 6,500
    Dissemination/
    E-mail Alert    		 September 21, 2023 The CAS disseminated information on outreach activities and resources for the new Warehousing & Distribution Center NEP. These resources included an outreach letter from Regional Administrator (RA) for OSHA Region IV, and an outreach flyer to promote a webinar. This information was also promoted in the USC’s September 2023 Newsletter. Warehousing & Distribution Center NEP, Small Business 6,500

    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 FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Certified Occupational Safety Specialist/Manager Orlando FL Recordkeeping & Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 23
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: OSHA 10-hour; OSHA 30-hour; 500 Authorized Trainer Course; 502 Update for Construction Trainers; 510 Standards for Construction Industry; and 511 Standards for General Industry. Orlando FL Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic/Latino Workers, Recordkeeping/Reporting, Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 123
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Forklifts/Train the Trainer Orlando FL Small Business, Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts, and Warehousing & Distribution 56
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Trenching and Shoring Hazard Awareness, Confined Space with Hands-on Rescue Simulation Orlando FL Small Business, Confined Space, and Trenching & Excavation 25
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Ergonomics Orlando FL Small Business, and Ergonomics 9
    Training FY 2023 Participant Outreach USC Trainer During this period, the Alliance group conducted training on the following topic for members and others: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, and First Aid (CPR/AED/First Aid) and CPR/AED/ First Aid Instructor Development Course Orlando FL Safety & Health Programs, and Small Business 143
    Exhibit/
    Presentation     		Sept. 26, 2023 Participant Outreach USC Staff During this period, the Alliance group promoted the "Alliance for Central Florida Safety, Safety Day 2023" Conference Orlando FL Small Business, Safety & Health Programs 300

Report Prepared by: Amy Wilson, Orlando CAS