ANNUAL REGIONAL ALLIANCE REPORT

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
Eau Claire, WI

June 15, 2017

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.

1. Alliance Background

   Date Signed.

   October 4, 2006

   Date Renewed

   November 16, 2009
   November 15, 2012
   June 29, 2016

   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
   • Rick Stangl, CVTC, Business & Industry Safety Trainer/Consultant

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Meeting(s) were held with Team Members:

   • 2/27/17
   • Numerous phone calls and emails were exchanged to coordinate events and discuss future projects.

3. Activities

   Evaluation Period.

   • June 29, 2016 to June 29, 2017

   Alliance Activity.

   • OSHA presented for regularly scheduled CVTC courses:
     • Residential Construction
     • Electrical Power Distribution
     • Welding
   • CVTC and OSHA coordinate and participate in local organizations and groups.
     • WWSC (Western Wisconsin Safety Council)
     • WSC (Wisconsin Safety Council) Young Professionals
     • Electrical Distribution Apprenticeship Advisory Board

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 (10/25/16 and 3/9/17)	27
   OSHA-10 (5/10/17)	10
   Electrical Distribution Advisory Committee (Fall & Spring)	85
   Spring Thaw w/ MSHA	30
   Electrical Distribution Conferences (12/7/16, 2/7/17)	155
   Welder Class - OSHA 10 Intro	12
   Residential Construction Classes - OSHA 10 Intro	35
   CVTC/OSHA Safety Day- Oct. 6, 2016	115
   WSC Young Professionals	55
   TOTAL	524

5. Upcoming Milestones

   • CVTC – OSHA will host a SAFETY DAY for Fall 2017.