Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - February 28, 2018
ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073
And the
El Sol Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center
February 28, 2018
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Alliance Background
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Date Signed:
February 27, 2015
Renewal Date:
March 10, 2017
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Evaluation Period
February 27, 2017 - February 27, 2018
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Overview:
OSHA and El Sol Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center agreed to provide information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees' health and safety, particularly by reducing and preventing exposures to hazards in the construction industry. The Alliance participants will also work to increase the understanding of worker's rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
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Implementation Team Members
OSHA
Condell Eastmond – Area Director
Vergie Bain – Compliance Assistance SpecialistAlliance participant
Dora Valdivia - Associate Director
Betzy Rega - Health Coordinator
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Implementation Team Meetings
In addition to formal meetings, the implementation team members maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results. Implementation team meeting were conducted on the following dates:
- March 10, 2017
- June 16, 2017
- February 15, 2018
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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/Speech/Presentation 08/2018 During Labor Rights Week, the Alliance group conducted a presentation for day laborers and others regarding workers' rights. OSHA outreach material was also shared with the group. Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 55
Dissemination/Speech/Presentation 05/2018 During this period, representatives from the OSHA Area Office conducted presentations on Fall Prevention and share outreach material with day laborers regarding the topic. Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 60
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 04/2018 Region IV Land-scape Stand-down for FY 2018 OSHA and El Sol Rep. The Alliance group conducted a safety and health-training course in support of the Landscape Stand-down. Ft. Lauderdale FL Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers/Young, Workers & Small Businesses 20
Training 04/2018 OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign OSHA and El Sol Rep. The Alliance group conducted safety and health training in support of the OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Campaign. Ft. Lauder- dale FL Heat Illness Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers & Small Businesses 38
Training 05/2018 OSHA Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down OSHA and El Sol Rep The Alliance group conducted a safety and health-training course in support of the 2018 National Fall Prevention - Stand-down. Ft. Lauderdale FL Fall Prevention, Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses 55
Training 02/2017 thru 02/2018 OSHA 10 hour safety and health training OSHA and El Sol Rep The Alliance group conducted monthly OSHA 10 hour safety and health training course for the construction workers. Ft. Lauderdale FL Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Businesses Safety & Health Programs and Construction 100
Report Prepared by: Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Ft. Lauderdale Area Office