IBEW-SELCAT-NECA ALLIANCE REPORT

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 562-2300; Fax (404) 562-2295

Alliance Annual Status Report
June 11, 2019

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      September 26, 2003

      Renewal Dates:

      December 20, 2006; July 1, 2011; April 11, 2014; and December 13, 2016

   2. Evaluation Period:

      May 31, 2018, through May 30, 2019

   3. Overview:

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Southeastern Line Constructors Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (SLCC/NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 5th and tenth districts, and the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship and Training (SELCAT) work cooperatively to provide workers and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to electrical transmission and distribution equipment hazards

2. Implementation Team Members and Meetings:

   Representatives from OSHA, SLCC/NECA, IBEW, and SELCAT communicated regarding the Alliance during the following periods:

   • November 26, 2018

     (Coordinated with Alliance group regarding participation in CareerExpo)

   • November 27, 2018

     (Coordinated with Alliance group regarding upcoming meeting)

   Alliance meetings were conducted in-person and by telephone. The Alliance coordinators from each group 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)
   Presentation/Dissemination	April 2018	Promoted the Alliance to approximately 30 Apprentices at the Overhead fundamental Training School held by SELCAT. Emphasis – Safety Alliance history and purpose, Stop work authority (see something say something, importance of worksite safety and health, reporting unsafe work practices, near misses, etc.)	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	30 Apprentices
   Presentation/Dissemination	April 2018	Promoted the Alliance to approximately 35 Apprentices at the combined Substation and URD fundamental Training School held by SELCAT. Emphasis - Safety Alliance history and purpose, Stop work authority (see something say something, importance of worksite safety and health, reporting unsafe work practices, near misses, etc.)	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	35 Apprentices
   Presentation/Dissemination	June 2018	In June 2018, material promoting the Alliance was shared with union officials at the International Brotherhood of Electrical (IBEW) Tenth District Progress Meeting.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	125 Attendees
   Presentation/Dissemination	July 2018	In July 2018, material promoting the Alliance was shared with union officials at the International Brotherhood of Electrical (IBEW) Fifth District Progress Meeting.	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	150 Attendees
   Presentation/Dissemination	Sept. 2018	In September 2018, the Alliance was promoted to apprentice workers at the Overhead Fundamental Training School, which was conducted by the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship & Training (SELCAT).	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	30 Attendees
   Presentation/Dissemination	Oct. 2018	In October 2018, the Alliance was promoted to apprentice workers at the Overhead Fundamental Training School, which was conducted by the Southeastern Line Constructors Apprenticeship & Training (SELCAT).	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	30 Attendees

   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)
   Outreach/Other	March 21- 22, 2019	CEFGA Career Expo	SLCC/NECA Rep.	Members of the Alliance group supported the CEFGA World of Construction in a variety of areas, including serving as volunteers, judges and exhibitors. The total attendance for the event was 8,615, which included the following: - 5,914 student - 1,187 Influencers (Teachers, Parents, Counselors and School Administrators) - 1,514 Industry Volunteers	Atlanta	GA	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	8,615 attendees
   Training	During this period	SELCAT Training	SELCAT Trainer	During this period, SELCAT continued its efforts to provide workers with effective training and education programs focusing on electrical utility industry issues, as well as safety and health. Course topics included the following: 1) OSHA 10-hour training course 2) First-Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 3) Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue 4) Transformer Safety Courses 1 & 2	Newnan	GA	Construction, Fall Protection, Heat Illness prevention, Small Business, Temporary Workers and Young Workers	50 attendees

   Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator