ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Dallas Area Office
And the
Regional Hispanic Contractors Association - Dallas
August 7, 2018

1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed:

      May 31, 2018

   2. Evaluation Period

      June 23, 2017 through August 7, 2018

   3. Overview

      The Alliance with the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association in Dallas, and the OSHA Dallas Area Office is directed towards reducing injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the construction industry. The RHCA offers staff, construction contractor-members and their workers, information regarding resources available for employers and workers regarding construction worker safety and health.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Basil Singh, Area Director, Dallas Area Office
      Elias Vela, Compliance Assistance Specialist, Dallas Area Office

      The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association in Dallas

      Yolanda Tafoya, Dallas Office Administrator
      John Martinez, President

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) Elias Vela participated at RHCA Safety Committee meetings. During these visits, OSHA outreach literature was distributed to the attendees.

   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.

   Emails from RHCA consistently provided information regarding the offering of free safety training being provided in English and Spanish per the Susan B. Harwood Grants program. The Dallas Area Office has printed and posted the "notices" of free construction safety training offered at the front customer waiting area (lobby).

3. Results

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

   Participation in the alliance has helped maintain and improve the knowledge and sharing of best practices. In addition to the meetings covering National Safety Stand-Down for Falls in Construction, heat stress, distracted driving, distracted driving policies, and other topics, information on fatality trends, and best practices, was provided. During these meetings, OSHA outreach literature was distributed to the attendees.

   Outreach and Communication: Develop information on the recognition and prevention of workplace hazards, and ways of communication such information working in Dallas, Texas. To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   July 24, 2017	Meeting to discuss Alliance agreement at DAO	Alliance and safety program collaboration	2
   Aug 25, 2017	Monitored SB Harwood Grants training in Spanish	Focus Four Hazards in Construction	10
   Sep 14, 2017	Membership Breakfast	Written safety programs encouraged. Training programs.	100
   Feb 22, 2018	Pillar Awards: AD & CAS "Safety Minute" Won John Kelly Safety Award	OSHA Pubs in English/Spanish re: Construction worker safety.	400
   Mar 16, 2018	RL Monitored SB Harwood Grants training	Fall Protection in Spanish	14
   April 11, 2018	Dallas ISD $1.6Billion Bond Program Membership Luncheon	OSHA Upcoming safety campaigns and events: National Safety Stand-Down, Safe and Sound, Safety Programs encouraged	150
   May 8, 2018	RHCA Board of Directors Inauguration	Attended and met RHCA Board of Directors at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas	200
   May 11, 2018	RHCA Conference at Mountain View College	OSHA Update, S&H programs	65
   May 31, 2018	Executive Committee Meeting and Alliance renewal agreement signed for three years	Proactive and effective safety programs	20
   TOTAL			961

4. Evaluations

   Previous evaluation was conducted on or about June 23, 2017.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The CAS will meet quarterly with the Safety Committee of the RHCA Dallas, providing information on worker's rights to safe and healthful work at construction sites and employer responsibilities.

   Signed renewal Alliance Agreement for three years at an RHCA Executive Committee meeting during May 31, 2018. Next renewal agreement is due May 31, 2021.

   Report prepared by: Elias Vela, CAS Dallas Area Office August 7, 2018