ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
U.S. Department of Labor
Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama, Area Offices
And the
Alabama Trucking Association
Workers' Compensation Fund
June 26, 2020

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      February 20, 2009

      Renewal Dates:

      January 27, 2012
      February 6, 2014
      April 26, 2016
      May 4, 2018
      May 24, 2020

   2. Evaluation Period

      May 3, 2019 through May 3, 2020

   3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Alabama Trucking Association Workers’ Compensation Fund (ATAWCF) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. The Alliance formed is focused on reducing and preventing exposure to hazards on the highway, at pick-up and delivery points, as well as maintenance shops for ATAWCF members, representing nearly 554 (Alabama and outside of Alabama) individually owned companies engaged in operations as a Motor Carrier, For-Hire/Private Carrier, Allied, Warehousing, Beer Distributors or Household Movers.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Ramona Morris, Area Director, Birmingham Area Office

      Alliance participant

      Kimble Coaker, CEO - ATAWCF
      Don Anchors, Director of Risk Management - ATAWCF

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   During this evaluation period, the Implementation Team met on three occasion to discuss outreach and education items in support of fund members.

   • One of our meeting with Ms. Morris, I introduced her to our newest Risk Manager, Will Moses. Ms. Morris provided Will with reference material on the OSHA website that would further expand his knowledge of OSHA’s viewpoint on providing resources to further enhance safety programs and culture for our Fund Member operations.
   
   

   We further discussed that although the majority of our Fund members are regulated by both DOT and OSHA, the majority of our claims/injuries are when the truck is stopped, where OSHA is the governing regulatory body.

   Additionally, Don Anchors, had several phone calls and emails to maintain regular contact throughout the reporting period with Ms. Morris. She provided reference material on Safe & Sound projects, OSHA directives and publications that I could share with our Fund Members.

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	Throughout this Period	During this period, the following information and material was distributed to Alliance members via Email Blast: 1) Certified Safety Program elements (focus - OSHA compliance programs) 2) National Safety Month (focus - ATAWCF resources on reducing leading causes of injury/death at work and on the road) 3) Forklift Safety (focus –the importance of operator training) 4) Ergonomics (focus - use of proper posture on brake lines and electrical connectors 5) Hazard Recognition (focus - Spotting hazard including, lifting, electrical, housekeeping and ergonomics 6) CBD (cannabidiol) Oil (focus -,possible positive drug tests) 7) Hurricane exposures (focus - controls for road closures, re-routing, hauling debris) 8) OSHA’s COVID-19 reference sheet (focus- guidance on returning to work and monitoring exposures)	Safety and Health Program, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Hazard Communication/Chemicals

   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	Throughout this Period	Fund Member OSHA Training	ATAWCF Rep.	During this period, a wide range of safety and health was provided to Alliance members, including pallet jack, ergonomics, heat stress, safety culture, fall protection, and other topics.	Throughout the State	AL	Safety and Health Program, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Hazard Communication/Chemicals	65 - attendees
   Training	Throughout this Period	Safety Video Production	ATAWCF staff members	During this period, the safety and health training was provided to members: 1) Stretching Tips for Drivers 2) Tarping Safety 3) 5th wheel pin puller 4) Electric pallet jack safety	Montgomery	AL	Safety and Health Program, Fall Prevention, Electrical Safety, and Small Business	554
   Training	August 2019	Alabama Governor Safety Conference	Attendees representing various industries	ATAWCF safety resources	Perdido Beach	AL	Safety and Health Program, Fall Prevention, Electrical Safety, and Small Business	350
   Training	July 2019 Oct 2019	SMMC – North Chapter and Wiregrass	Alabama Trucking Association and WC Fund members	Safety Culture in Trucking Companies (focused on the following: Ownership involvement; hazard recognition; and OSHA compliance)	Pelham and Mobile	AL	Safety and Health Program, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Hazard Communication/Chemicals	67

   Report prepared by: Ramona Morris, Area Director - OSHA Birmingham Area Office, with support from Mr. Don Anchors, Director of Risk Management (ATA Comp Fund).