ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI
December 28, 2015

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   October 4, 2006

   Date Renewed

   November 16, 2009

   November 15, 2012

   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
   • Jon Leenhouts, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Matt Lind, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant
   • Jessica Janssen, CVTC, Business and Industry Seminar and Continuing Education Specialist
2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 12/12/14
   • 3/6/15
   • 5/15/15
   • Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.
3. Activities

   
   Evaluation Period.

   • November 15, 2014 to November 15, 2015

   
   Alliance Activity.

   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Supervisor Risk Management Course
     • Residential Construction
     • Electrical Distribution
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • Local Sand Plant EHS group
4. Results
   • OSHA used CVTC’s facility for unique outreach opportunities 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.
   • CVTC added a second Occupational Safety and Health Instructor to the staff.

    

   Type of Activity (Conference, Training, Print and Electronic Distribution, etc.)	Number of Individual Reached or Trained
   OSHA-30	17
   OSHA-10	7
   Electrical Distribution Advisory Committee	65
   Hot Line School - Field Stations	90
   Electrical Distribution Supervisor Conference-Presentation	60
   Human Resource Classes – OSHA Basics	53
   Residential Construction Classes - OSHA Basics	32
   CVTC/OSHA Safety Day- Oct. 8, 2015	87
   CVTC Business and Industry Advisory Board –Oct. 8, 2015	18
   CVTC/WWSC Arc Flash Training	25
   TOTAL	454

5. Upcoming Milestones
   • CVTC – OSHA will host a SAFETY DAY for Fall 2016.
   • OSHA will work with CVTC’s Emergency Services for some specialized training such as fire, hazmat, and confined space.
   • Re-establish outreach for in the Farm Management Program to reach the Agricultural sector and vulnerable workers.
   • CVTC established an advisory board for the Business and Industry group which includes the safety training instructors.
   • OSHA and CVTC will seek a five year Alliance renewal.

   
   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 www.osha.gov.