Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - April 30, 2020
ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional
61 Forsyth Road, SW, Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447
The Concerned Beauty and Barber Professionals (The CBBP) Alliance
Alliance Annual Report
April 30, 2020
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Alliance Background:
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Date Signed:
March 31, 2014
Renewal Date:
December 2, 2016
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Evaluation Period:
April 30, 2019, through April 30, 2020
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Overview:
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (US DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), represented by the Atlanta Regional, Atlanta-East, Atlanta-West and Savannah, GA, Area Offices, the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Safety, Health, and Environmental Services Group, and the Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP). The focus of the Alliance is providing members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to products that contain hazardous chemicals.
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Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors
Alliances participants included the following:
Members
- Representatives from the US DOL - OSHA Regional Office
- Representatives from the Georgia Tech Onsite Consultation Program
- Representatives from The Concerned Beauty & Barber Professionals (The CBBP)
Contributors
- A representative from the US DOL – Wage & Hour Division (WDH) Regional Office
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Implementation Team Meetings
Implementation team meeting were conducted during this period on the following dates:
- November 18, 2019
- March 16, 2020 (Canceled)
- April 13, 2020 (Video Conference)
In addition to these formal meetings, the Alliance coordinators from both groups maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results.
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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) Speech/Presentation and Dissemination April 15, 2019 Tamara Johnson-Shealey made a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the Georgia Board of Cosmetology. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 20 - Impact
Speech/Presentation and Dissemination May 5, 2019 Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, promoted the Alliance during a meeting with Rep. Kim Schofield from the Georgia legislature. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers N/A
Speech/Presentation and Dissemination Nov. 11, 2019 Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, while making a presentation regarding the efforts of the CBBP to the “Save our Scalps” group. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 10 - Impact
Speech/Presentation and Dissemination February 10, 2020 Tamara Johnson-Shealey promoted the Alliance, during the organization’s “Industry Day” on February 10, 2020. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impact
Dissemination During this period (FY 2020) The CBBP has implemented several steps in support of launching its “844” hotline for workers in the Beauty Industry. The purpose of the hotline is to ensure that all workers are aware of their workplace safety and health rights. Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers N/A
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) Speech/Presentation/Training Oct. 28, 2019 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led this session, which focused on mental health. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impact
Speech/Presentation/Training Nov. 11, 2019 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Hilarie Warren led this session, which focused on mental health. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impact
Speech/Presentation/Training Nov. 25, 2019 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led this session, which focused on workplace safety and health rights, including the OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impact
Speech/Presentation/Training March 23, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. The session was led by Hilarie Warren, Georgia Tech, and it focused on COVID-19 preparedness and best practice for protection. from Georgia Tech. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impact
Speech/Presentation/Training April 13, 2020 Monday School Georgia Tech Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Ms. Jenny Houlroyd led the session, which focused on COVID-19 preparedness and best practice for protection and re-opening. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 5 - Impact
Speech/Presentation/Training April 27, 2020 Monday School OSHA Rep. CBBP conducted a Monday School training session for its members. Mr. Tom Bosley led the session, which focused on OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program. OSHA Pandemic-related outreach material was also shared and the phone numbers for several OSHA On-site Consultation Programs. Atlanta GA Hazard Communication/Chemical; Small Business; and Young Workers 20 - Impact
Report Prepared by Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator