Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - October 4, 2019

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the
SAFETY COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. (SCPBC) ALLIANCE

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed
      July 28, 2004

      Renewal Dates
      September 13, 2006
      March 10, 2011
      March 14, 2013
      March 12, 2015
      March 9, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period
      May 31, 2018 – May 31, 2019

    3. C. Alliance Overview and Goals
      OSHA and the SCPBC renewed this alliance with a continued emphasis on reducing and preventing employee exposure to workplace hazards in the construction and general industries, by developing effective safety and health tools (i.e., fleet safety programs, workzone safety, as well as safety and health management systems). Additionally, the group’s goal is to develop and share information, guidance, as well as training resources.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    OSHA
    Condell Eastmond, OSHA Ft Lauderdale Area Office, Area Director; and Vergie Bain; OSHA Ft Lauderdale Area Office, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)

    SCPBC
    Toni Burrows; SCPBC, Executive Vice-President

    In addition to the following formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results:

    • 12/7/2018
    • 3/14/2019

  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)
    Distribution of materials 5/18 thru 22/18 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the OSHA’s Trench Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 8/13 thru 17/18 During this period, the Alliance group disseminated material in support of OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week. Safety & Health Programs, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 4/29 thru 30/19 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the Region 4’s Landscape and Heat Illness Prevention Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 5/6 thru 10/19 During this period, the Alliance group promoted and distributed outreach material regarding the OSHA’s Fall Prevention Safety Stand-down Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 2,000
    Distribution of materials 5/28/2019 During this period, the Alliance group promoted workplace safety and health by disseminating information regarding Workers’ Memorial Day. Safety & Health Programs, Construction and Temporary Workers 2,000

     

    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 During this Review Period Safety and Heath Training Courses Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. During this period, the Alliance group conducted a wide range of safety and health courses. West Palm Beach FL Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 1,082
    Outreach 12/7/2018 Safety and Health Presentation Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. OSHA Update Presentation West Palm Beach FL Safety & Health Programs 80
    Outreach 3/14/19 Safety Awards Ceremony Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. Award Presentation West Palm Beach FL Safety & Health Programs 200

    1Ladder Safety, Power Tool Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, Backhoe Safety, and Ergonomics.

     

    Report prepared by: Vergie Bain, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Fort Lauderdale Area Office, October 4, 2019.