ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
El Sol Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
Ft. Lauderdale Area Office
1000 South Pine Island Road, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324
(954) 424-0242; Fax (954) 424-3073
March 7, 2022

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:
      February 27, 2015
      
      Renewal Date:
      March 10, 2017

   2. Evaluation Period
      February 27, 2020 - February 27, 2022

   3. Overview:
      OSHA and El Sol Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center agreed to provide information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help protect employees’ health and safety, particularly by reducing and preventing exposures to hazards in the construction industry. The Alliance participants will also work to increase the understanding of worker's rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA
      Condell Eastmond – Area Director
      Vergie Bain – Compliance Assistance Specialist

      Alliance participant - As of 2017
      Betzy Rega - Health Coordinator
      Kate Layton – Worker Developer Coordinator
      Worker's Council – Eight (8) Participants

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   In addition to formal meetings, the implementation team members maintained regular contact throughout the reporting period to monitor the Alliance's progress and results. Implementation team meeting of the Worker’s Council were conducted on the 3rd Friday of each month. Twelve meetings are held with the workers council monthly.

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/ Speech/ Presentation	2/2020 thru 2/2022	During this period, the Alliance group conducted safety and health outreach and training in support of the OSHA National Fall and Heat Illness Prevention campaigns.	Hispanic Workers, Temporary Workers, Young Workers., Heat Illness Prevention, Fall Prevention; and Small Businesses	107
   Dissemination/ Speech/ Presentation	2/2020 thru 2/2022	During this period, the Alliance group conducted outreach and presentations regarding the COVID-19 vaccine program. An overall message was also shared with workers regarding workplace health and safety during the ongoing pandemic.	Hispanic Workers/Temporary Workers/Young Workers/ and Small Businesses	2,460

   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	2/2020 thru 2/2022	Safety & Health Training Courses	Representative from the Alliance group	During this period, the Alliance group conducted an OSHA 10-hour safety and health training course for construction workers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic participants was limited to 10 students in each course.	Miami	FL	Construction, Fall Prevention, Trenching and Excavation, and Small Businesses	144
   Training	2/2020 thru 2/2022	Safety & Health Training Courses	Representative from the Alliance group	During this period, the Alliance group conducted a wide range of safety and health courses. These training courses included, but were not limited to, the following: Hurricane Preparedness; Workplace Stress Due the Pandemic; Occupational Health Screenings; Construction Safety (Focus4).	Miami	FL	Construction, Fall Prevention, Trenching and Excavation, and Small Businesses	1,713

   Report Prepared by: Condell Eastmond, Area Director (AD), and Leny Chango, Compliance Assistant Specialist (CAS) OSHA’s Ft. Lauderdale Area Office