Region 4 - Alliance Annual Report - November 16, 2018

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
61 Forsyth Street, S.W., Room 6T50
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(678) 237-0400; Fax (678) 237-0447

OSHA, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
November 16, 2018

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      December 7, 2004

      Renewal date

      • August 30, 2013
      • August 31, 2015
      • September 1, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period

      December 8, 2017, through November 9, 2018

    3. Overview

      The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia, formed an Alliance to provide Mexican workers throughout the southeast with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety and allow them to exercise their rights fully.

    4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors

      The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    Quarterly implementation team meetings were conducted during the following periods:

    • January 5, 2018
    • February 2, 2018
    • March 2, 2018
    • April 6, 2018
    • May 4, 2018
    • June 1, 2018
    • July 6, 2018
    • August 3, 2018
    • September 7, 2018
    • October 5, 2018
    • November 2, 2018

    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

    The following table summarizes the Alliance's activities in support of the goals in the Alliance agreement.

III. 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/ Information Meeting January 5, 2018
February 2, 2018
March 2, 2018
April 6, 2018
May 4, 2018
June 1, 2018
July 6, 2018
August 3, 2018
September 7, 2018
October 5, 2018
November 2, 2018		 On the 1st Friday of each month, representatives from OSHA's Atlanta-West and East Area Offices conducted a monthly outreach visit with the Consulate of Mexico.

Additionally, during this period, OSHA staff member and the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia, continued to support the development of the EMPLEO Program.		 Hispanic/Latino Workers, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, temporary Workers, Young Workers and Small Business 1,400+
Dissemination/ Information August 28- 31, 2018 During this period, OSHA's staff members shared information with the Tennessee OSH Program (TOSHA) regarding the Consulate on Wheels (formerly the Mobile Consulate) event scheduled for August 28- 31, 2018, in Nashville, TN. Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals and Heat Illness Prevention N/A
Dissemination/ Speech/Presentation Struck-by Stand-down
April 9-13, 2018

Heat/Landscaping Stand-down
April 17 - 18, 2018

Fall Prevention Stand-down
May 7 -11, 2018

Trenching Safety Initiative
June 18-23, 2018

Safety and Sound Campaign
August 13 -19, 2018		 During the period, the OSHA Atlanta Regional Office worked cooperatively with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, Georgia to promote the following OSHA National and Regional Safety Stand-down events: Hispanic/Latino Workers, Heat Campaign, Falls Stand-down, and Safety and Health Programs 100+

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 and Affiliation Title Of Presentation, if applicable City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
Exhibit/ Presentation/ Training March 27, 2018 Worker's Memorial Day Marilyn Velez, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) - Atlanta-West Area Office OSHA's CAS conducted an outreach visit to the Mexican Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta GA Hispanic/ Latino Workers, Fall Prevention and Worker Rights 25 attendees
Exhibit/ Presentation/ Training August 18-19, 2018 Consulate on Wheels (formerly the Mobile Consulate) events. OSHA staff members During this period, OSHA's staff members supported the Consulate on Wheels (formerly the Mobile Consulate) events. Tuscaloosa GA Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 100+ attendees
Exhibit/ Presentation/ Training August 29, 2018 Consulate on Wheels (formerly the Mobile Consulate) events. OSHA staff members During this period, OSHA's staff members supported the Consulate on Wheels (formerly the Mobile Consulate) events. Savannah GA Hispanic/ Latino Workers; Fall Prevention, Worker Rights, Hazard Communication/ Chemicals and Heat Illness Prevention 100+ attendees
Exhibit/ Presentation/ Training August 27 through September 3, 2018 Mexican Consulate's 10th Annual Labor Rights Week Marilyn Velez, CAS - Atlanta-West Area Office OSHA's Atlanta-East and Atlanta-West Area Offices supported the Mexican Consulate's Annual Labor Rights Week in Atlanta, Georgia. During these events, information was shared with workers regarding their workplace safety and health rights. Atlanta GA Falls, Heat Illness Prevention, Construction and Small Businesses 900+ workers

Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator