Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 2, 2024

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 2, 2024

  1. Alliance Background
    1. Date Signed
      April 1, 2022
    2. Evaluation Period
      April 1, 2023, through April 1, 2024
    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, (DPH)
      Antionette Lavender, Georgia DPH
      Erin Clayton, Mental Health America of Georgia (MHA-GA)/ (Silence the Shame, Inc.)
      Charles Dansby (MHA-GA)
      Kimberly Erukunuakpor, (DPH),
      Robert Chapman (Holder Construction),
      Sam Socolow (Ashley Sling, Inc.)
      Rachel Holloman (DBHDD Suicide Prevention)
      Anne Montgomery, (Mercer SOM)
      Michelle Basey, (Mercer SOM)
      Gabriel Argueta, (DPH)
      Ursula Kelly, Emory University
  2. Implementation Team Meetings
    • The Alliance group met of the following dates to discuss its goals and objectives.
      • April 19, 2023
      • July 2, 2023
      • October 6, 2023
      • February 16, 2024
    • 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.

Dissemination Type

Date

Description

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Dissemination

During this period

During this period, the Alliance group promoted a Mental Health Safety Stand-Down for the month of May, in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event was promoted using email blast and the issuance of a news release.

Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

100+

Dissemination

May 5, 2023

During this period, the Alliance group’s Mental Health Safety Stand-Down conducted in support of Mental Health Awareness Month was promoted with an OSHA news release.

Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

100+

Dissemination

During this period

During this period, the Alliance group promoted the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) webinar titled, “Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry: Know the Signs and Help a Life.”

Safety and Health Management System, Workplace Stress, Construction, Hispanic and Temporary Workers

100+

Dissemination

January 18, 2024

During this period, a member of the Alliance group promoted the Georgia Mental Health during the OSHA Region IV, Field Federal Safety and Health Council (FFSHC) annual FFSHC Forum. This annual event includes representative from all the OTI Education Centers in Region IV, all the OSHA Area Offices, as well as the nine (9) FFSHCs.  

Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and the Federal Workforce.

100+

Dissemination

During this period

During this period, a member of the Alliance group promoted OSHA’s new fact sheets on Workplace Mental Health, which are available in English and Spanish. The fact sheet provides workplaces with vital information and resources to address mental health concerns effectively and will be incorporated into the Introduction to OSHA module of the OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Outreach Training courses.

Safety and Health Management System, Construction, and the Federal Workforce.

100+

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(s) and Affiliation(s)

Title Of Presentation (if applicable)

City

State

Emphasis Area(s)*

Number Reached (numeric value)

Training/Presentation

Sept. 8, 2023

Georgia Environmental, Health and Safety Conference

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

During this period, a member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance conducted a at the Georgia Safety, Health and Environmental Conference in Savannah, GA on September 8, 2023. The presentation was titled “Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention: A Part of Workplace Safety.”

Savannah

GA

Safety and Health Management System, General Industry, and Construction workers

100+

Training/Presentation

Oct. 17, 2023

Georgia Struck-By Alliance 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 Georgia Struck-By Alliance.  A needs assessment from the Georgia Department of Public Health was also shared with the group.

Atlanta

GA

Safety and Health Management System, Construction workers

16

Training/Presentation

Dec. 14, 2023

SELCAT, IBEW, SLCC/NECA Alliance 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 SELCAT, IBEW, NECA Alliance.

Region IV

AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, & TN

Safety and Health Management System, Construction workers

500+

Training/Presentation

Dec. 18, 2023

Alliance Meeting

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

During this period, member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance received a presentation, from Stephanie Basey and Anne Montgomery regarding Georgia Farmer Well-Being Study. A factsheet regarding the subject matter was also shared with the group.

South

Georgia

Safety and Health Management System, and Farmers

100+

Training/Presentation

During this Period

Alliance Meeting

Member of the Georgia Mental Health Alliance

Kimberly Erukunuakpor, PhD, MPH (Epidemiologist, GA DPH) presented the results from her analysis “Comparison of Drug Overdose Death Rates Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Major Occupation Groups, Georgia, 2019-2020.” Her analysis identifies occupation groups in Georgia with high increases in drug overdose deaths. Construction workers had the highest drug overdose death rate during both 2019 and 2020. Workers in Healthcare Support; Farming, Forestry, and Fishing; and Food Preparation and Serving Related occupations had the highest percent increases in drug overdoses during the pandemic.

Atlanta

GA

Safety and Health Management System

5

Training/Presentation

Jan. 22, 2024

Concern Beauty Barber Professional (CBBP) Alliance – Monday School

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 CBBP Alliance group.

Atlanta

GA

Safety and Health Management System, and General Industry,

5

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