ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI

November 12, 2010

1. Alliance Background
   
   Date Signed.
   
   October 4, 2006
   
   Date Renewed
   
   November 16, 2009
   
   Alliance Overview
   
   The purpose of the alliance is to establish a collaborative relationship to support workplace safety and reduce hazards and associated losses. This Alliance targets staff, students, outside employers, and members of our community with information, guidance, and access to training and related resources that will help promote and improve employee health and safety.
    
   Implementation Team Members
    
   • Mary Bauer,  Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist
   • Steven Senor, CVTC, Occupational Safety and Health Instructor
2. Implementation Team Meetings
   
   Meetings were held with Team Members:
    
   • 5/6/10
   • 11/8/10
   
   
   
    
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   Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.






 
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4. Activities
   
   Evaluation Period.
    
   November 16, 2009 to November 12, 2010
   
   Alliance Activity.
    
   • CVTC instructional staff tailored two hands on courses for the Eau Claire OSHA Compliance Officers. One for Powered Industrial Vehicles and the second for Welding.
   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Wood Technics in River Falls and Eau Claire
   • CVTC is beginning programs and projects to provide safety training for farmers and farm workers, including Hispanic workers.
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • Dunn County LEP (Local Emergency Planning)
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • University of Wisconsin – Stout Classes and Master Advisory Board
   • We had several conferences, emails and planning calls with the Chippewa Valley Homebuilders for the Lead and asbestos training along with other safety training.


5. Results
    
   • OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities at no cost.
   • OSHA personnel received an excellent training opportunity at no cost.
   • OSHA participated in the CVTC sponsored courses such as OSHA 10 and 30 hour courses without managing the logistics.
   • OSHA and CVTC have developed a broader network for future projects.
   OSHA Training Sessions
    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individuals Reached or Trained
   OSHA: Presentation to Line Workers: Human Factors	65
   OSHA Presented ½ seminar for Documentation	18
   CVTC Gave Hands on Training to CSHOS: PIV	5
   CVTC Gave Hands on Training to CSHOS: Welding	5
   OSHA attended Line Worker Transformer School	65
   OSHA attended Line Worker Apprentice Advisory	45
   OSHA attended Line Worker Overhead School	110
   OSHA presented at Supervisor Management Class	14
   CVTC participated in Roundtable Discussion for Farm (Hispanic) Workers	38
   OSHA provided assistance for WAT Grant Application for Farm Worker Training	50
   CVTC & OSHA Supports Dunn County Local Emergency Planning Commission: 2 Mtgs/Year	60
   OSHA Presented Machine Guarding – CVTC/WWSC	20
   CVTC Presented to Home Builders- Pb Renovating	10
   TOTAL	505



6. Upcoming Milestones
    
   • OSHA and CVTC will work together for a stronger safety presence in the Agricultural Management courses. CVTC is applying for a WAT (Workforce Advancement Training Grant).
   
   Report prepared by: Mary M. Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA, Compliance Assistance Specialist.
   
   For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to OSHA's webpage.