U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0443; Fax (678) 237-0447
Region IV Alliance Annual Status Report
June 29, 2021

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, 2020, through May 30, 2021

   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:

   • May 25, 2020
   • April 30, 2021
   • May 20, 2021

   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)
   Dissemination	July 22, 2020	During this period, an OSHA representative promoted the OSHA Safe + Sound Campaign to the Alliance group. The OSHA Safe + Sound week was scheduled for August 1 – 16, 2020.	Construction, Small Business, as well as Safety and Health Program	N/A
   Dissemination	July 22, 2020	During these periods, an OSHA representative promoted the OSHA National Fall Safety Stand-Down. The OSHA National Fall Safety Stand-Down was scheduled for September 14 -18, 2020.	Construction, Safety and Health Program, and Fall Prevention	N/A
   Dissemination	July 22, 2020	During this period, a representative from OSHA shared several resources focused on the COVID-19 pandemic with the Alliance group.	Construction, Small Business, as well as Safety and Health Program	N/A
   Dissemination	April 30, 2021	During these periods, an OSHA representative promoted the OSHA National Fall Safety Stand-Down. The OSHA National Fall Safety Stand-Down was scheduled for May 3 - 7, 2021.	Construction, Safety and Health Program, and Fall Prevention	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)
   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