Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - November 5, 2020

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Birmingham Area Office, 950 22nd Street North, Suite 1050
Birmingham, AL 35203
And the
Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, Inc. –
North Alabama Chapter
November 5, 2020

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      August 21, 2014

    2. Evaluation Period

      October 31, 2019 - October 30, 2020

    3. Alliance Overview and Goals

      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Birmingham Area Office, and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – North Alabama Chapter (hereinafter referred to collectively as the ABC – North AL Chapter Alliance) recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. Emphasis will be placed on effectively reducing and preventing exposure to hazards in the construction industry, such as falls, electrocution, struck-by and caught-in-between.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    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.

  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/ Presentation Monthly During this evaluation period, the Alliance group supported the ABC’s monthly chapter meetings, which focused on workplace safety and health. Safety and Health Management, Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching Approx. 30 attendees, per month
    Dissemination/ Presentation Monthly During this evaluation period, the Alliance group supported the ABC Safety Committee’s monthly meetings Safety and Health Management, Construction and Small Business Approx. 8 attendees, per month
    Dissemination/ Presentation July 2020 During this period, the ABC conducted the annual ABC/STEP Awards, which recognizes achievement in the area of safety and health. Safety and Health Management, Construction and Small Business 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 2/6/2020 & 10/29/2020 OSHA 10-hour ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. Birmingham AL Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching 40 - attendees
    Training 6/17/2020 OSHA 30- hour ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a safety and health training course. Birmingham AL Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching 11 - attendees
    Training 1/31/2020,
    3/6/2020,
    6/19/2020,
    7/17/2020,
    8/28/2020 &
    9/25/2020    		 CPR/First Aid Training ABC – North AL Chapter Rep. During this period, a representative from the ABC – North AL Chapter conduct a CPR/First Aid safety training courses. Birmingham AL Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, Small Business and Trenching 88 - attendees

    Report prepared by: Ramona Morris, Area Director, Birmingham Area Office on November 05, 2020.