Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - July 1, 2024

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West, and Savannah Area Offices
And the
Georgia Struck-by Alliance

Alliance Annual Report
July 1, 2024

  1. Alliance Background:

    1. Date Signed:

      December 5, 2006

      Renewal Date:

      March 5, 2013; March 19, 2016; March 9, 2017; and April 6, 2022

    2. Evaluation Period:

      June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024

    3. Overview:

      The 1Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Georgia Highway Contractors Association (GHCA), Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA), Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia), Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Lamar), Georgia Power, Construction Ready (formerly the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA)), and Pike Electric formed an Alliance to share their collective expertise to safeguard general and construction industry workers exposed work zone and struck-by hazards.

    4. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors:

      The implementation team included representatives from the following Alliance participants and stakeholders.

      OSHA, GHCA, GUCA, AGC Georgia, Lamar, Georgia Power, Construction Ready (formerly CEFGA), Pike Electric and GDOT.

  2. Implementation Team Meeting
    • October 17, 2023; January 17, 2024; and April 29, 2024

    In addition to these meetings, the Alliance coordinator and the group members 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
Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached
(numeric value)
Dissemination/
Presentation		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, the Alliance group effectively promoted the Annual Georgia Struck-By Alliance Stand-Down using a news release - US Department of Labor, industry partners to promote road construction worker safety during 2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) Construction, Small Business, Suicide Prevention, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers 5,000+
Dissemination/
Presentation		 April 6, 2024 During this period, the Alliance group effectively promoted the OSHA National Stand Down on Struck-by incidents, which was conducted by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association in Mobile, Alabama, on Monday, April 15, 2024. Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, and Transportation 1,000+
Dissemination/
Presentation		 April 12, 2024 During this period, the Alliance group was utilized to effectively promote the renewing of the Georgia Mental Health alliance - https://bit.ly/3vzzxlJ Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, and Transportation 1,000+
Dissemination/
Other		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group's outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
Atlanta, Georgia		 Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
South Route (SR) 9 (Atlanta Highway) Weekly Impressions - 120,093
Dissemination/
Other		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
Augusta, Georgia		 Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
I-20 (Bobby Jones Expressway - MP 197)
Weekly Impressions - 291,277
Dissemination/
Other		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
Athens, Georgia		 Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
US 441 (S. Elm Street)
Weekly Impressions - 60,915
Dissemination/
Other		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
Brunswick, Georgia		 Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
I-95 (south exit 29),
Weekly Impressions - 219,925
Dissemination/
Other		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
Macon, Georgia		 Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
I-75 (Riverside Drive),
Weekly Impressions - 48,331
Dissemination/
Other		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
Valdosta, Georgia		 Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
I-75 (MP 14.49),
Weekly Impressions - 170,454
Dissemination/
Other		 During this period (June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024) During this period, Lamar Outdoor Advertising supported the group’s outreach efforts by providing billboards in the following areas, resulted in significant weekly impressions:
Savannah, Georgia		 Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Transportation and Young Workers Location -
I-95 (Exit 94),
Weekly Impressions - 294,357

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.

Outreach Events and Training for non-OSHA Staff
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)
Speech/
Presentation/
Training		 April 15-19, 2024 Georgia Struck-by Safety Stand-Down Georgia Struck-By Alliance Members and others.

April 15 - 19, 2024, construction jobsites across Georgia were encouraged to cease work and participate in a Safety Stand-down led by the AGC Georgia. Struck-by Alliance members promoted this Stand-Down through a variety of venues, as well as the organization’s contact list.

During previous years the event had the following level of support:

- 2024 - 15 companies, 492 jobsites, and 14,823 workers
- 2023 - 22 companies, 474 jobsites, and 10,519 workers
- 2022 - 59 companies, 406 jobsites, and 5,931 workers
- 2021 - 73 companies, 236 jobsites, and 2,200 workers
- 2020 - Due to COVID-19, registration details were not maintained
- 2019 - 25 companies, 1,426 jobsites, and 20,695 workers
- 2018 - 21 companies, 442 worksites and 19,824 Workers
- 2017 - 60 companies, 430 worksites and 25,400 Workers
- 2016 - 16 Companies, 837 Worksites and 6,496 Workers
- 2015 - 25 Companies, 400 Worksites and 15,000 Workers
- 2014 - 25 Companies, 500 Worksites and 17,000 Workers
- 2013 - 21 Companies, 104 Worksites and 1,435 Workers

 Through-out the State - Atlanta GA Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Work Zone Awareness, and Transportation 14,823 Workers Impacted
Training/
Presentations		 June 30, 2023, through June 30, 2024 TIME Taskforce Meetings Georgia Struck-By Alliance Presentations

During this period, the Alliance group conducted Georgia Struck-By Alliance presentations for the TIME Taskforce in Hall County, Coweta County, and Fulton County, Georgia.

1) Oct 12, 2023
2) Feb 23, 2024
3) Oct 27, 2023
4) May 16, 2024

 Through-out the State - Atlanta GA Construction, Small Business, Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Work Zone Awareness, and Transportation 100+
Training/
Presentations		 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

Report prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

1Alliance Stakeholders: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Georgia Federal Highway Administration (Georgia FHA), Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), Georgia Tech Research Institute (Georgia Tech), 3M, and National Safety Council (NSC) - Georgia Chapter, and Comcast