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  • Alliance Annual Report - October 12, 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 Training Institute Education Centers (OTIEC)
Region IV Alliance Annual Report
October 12, 2018

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      September 29, 2015

      Renewal Date

      October 4, 2017

    2. Evaluation Period

      September 29, 2017, through September 30, 2018

    3. Overview

      The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Atlanta Regional Office and the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS) in Region IV recognize the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces. The OTIEC Alliance is focused on providing students and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by reducing and preventing exposure to prevalent health and safety hazards in the general and construction industries.

    4. Implementation Team Membership and Contributors

      The implementation team included representatives from the OSHA Regional Office and the OTIECS in Region IV.

      OSHA

      Americo Pagan, Assistant Regional Administrator for Cooperative and State Programs
      Shawndolena Arnold-Postell, Regional Training Specialist
      Kaylene Sherrod-Moore, Regional Program Analyst
      Tom Bosley, Regional Alliance Coordinator

      Region IV - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers (OTIECS)

      Sheryl Foucher, University of Alabama (UA) - OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC)
      Bob Nesbit, University of South Florida (USF) - OTI Education Center
      Keila Ashman, USF OTI Education Center
      Wendy Laing, North Carolina (NC) State University - Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Bryan Lane, University of Tennessee – Southeastern OTI Education Center
      Tammy Cole, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Myrtle Turner, Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center
      Zach Rhodus, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) - OTI Education Center
      Bob Jankiewicz, Volunteer State Community College - OTI Education Center

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    The Alliance group conducted quarterly implementation team meetings by telephone and in person. Throughout this period, the Alliance participants also frequently communicated and coordinated by email.

    • October 4, 2017
    • April 6, 2018
    • May 9, 2018 (OTIEC Directors Meeting in Kansas City, MO)

  3. Results

    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)
    Dissemination9/2017 - 9/2018During this period, the OSHA Region IV Newsletter continued to include a quarterly feature known as "OTIEC Corner." Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation8,000 (circulation)
    Dissemination9/2017 - 9/2018During this period, the University of South Florida (USF) - OTIEC promoted the Alliance through its monthly eNewsletter. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation21, 000 (circulation)
    Dissemination9/2017 - 9/2018During this period, the Southeastern OTIEC at NC State University continued to effectively promote workplace safety and health using it bi-monthly newsletter the "Safety Guardian." The newsletter is disseminated to employers and workers across North Carolina, including FFSHC members.Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation6,000 (circulation)
    Other 10/4/2017The Alliance group conducted a meeting to discuss its goals and strategies for the year.Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation15 attendees
    Dissemination and Exhibitor6/19 - 21/2018The Region IV - OTIEC's exhibited at the Region IV VPPPA Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. During this event, the group promoted the OTIEC Alliance.Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation.400+
    Dissemination and Exhibitor8/28 - 31/2018The Region IV - OTIEC's exhibited at the National VPPPA Conference, which was conducted in conjunction with the Tennessee Safety Congress in Nashville, Tennessee. During this event, the group promoted the OTIEC Alliance.Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation.1,000+
    Exhibit, Speech/Presentation, Dissemination1/22 - 8/19/2018During this period, the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported all of the safety and health stand-down events conducted by OSHA Regionally and Nationally.

    1) Georgia Cold Weather Safety Stand-down, January 22 - 26, 2018

    2) Georgia Struck-by Alliance 2017 Stand-down, April 9 - 13, 2018

    3) Region IV - 2018 Landscaping and Heat Illness Prevention Stand-Down, April 17 - 18, 2018

    4) OSHA National Fall Prevention Stand-down, May 7 - 11, 2018
    • Eastern Kentucky University OTIEC supported the event by conducting a free OSHA 7405 course.
    		Construction, Fall Prevention, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation31,000+
    Other 9/2017 - 9/2018During this period, the Georgia Tech - OTIEC continued to offer a discount code for members of the Atlanta-FFSHC interested in attending training courses.Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and TransportationN/A
    Other09/2017 - 9/2018The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, should be commended for their role in assisting in the revitalization of the Middle Tennessee - FFSHC. The Middle Tennessee - FFSHC was recently recognized with an award for its performance in Calendar Year (CY) 2017. Construction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation21 attendees

    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(s) and Affiliation(s) Title Of Presentation (if applicable) City State Emphasis Area(s)* Number Reached (numeric value)
    Training9/26/2017*Middle Tennessee- FFSHC MeetingThe Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Gallatin Fossil Plant. N/AGallatinTNSafety and Health Programs15 Attendees
    Training10/25/2017*North Carolina - FFSHC MeetingThe Southeastern OTIEC, represented by North Carolina (NC) State University, supported the group's meeting at the VA Health Care Center.N/ACharlotteNCSafety and Health Programs20 Attendees
    Training11/14/2017*Middle Tennessee- FFSHC MeetingThe Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting. The Volunteer State Community College OTIEC also hosted the meeting.N/AGallatinTNSafety and Health Programs18 Attendees
    Training 12/14/2017*Louisville Tennessee- FFSHC MeetingThe Eastern Kentucky University OTIEC supported the Louisville- FFSHC meeting by providing Fire Prevention Training. N/ALouisvilleKYSafety and Health Programs6 Attendees
    Training 2/28/2018*Middle Tennessee- FFSHC MeetingThe Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting. The TVA Transmission Service Center hosted the meeting.N/AMurfree-sboroTNSafety and Health Programs15 Attendees
    Training 4/25/2018*Louisville Tennessee- FFSHC MeetingThe Eastern Kentucky University OTIEC supported the Louisville- FFSHC meeting by providing Active Shooter Training.N/ALouisvilleKYSafety and Health Programs10 Attendees
    Training5/22/2018*Middle Tennessee- FFSHC MeetingThe Volunteer State Community College OTIEC and the Southeastern OTIEC, represented by the University of Tennessee, supported the group's meeting. The University of Tennessee hosted the meeting.N/ANashvilleTNSafety and Health Programs15 Attendees
    Training6/13/2018*North Carolina - FFSHC MeetingSoutheastern OTIEC, represented by NC State University, supported the group's meeting. NC State University also hosted the meeting.N/ARaleigh NCSafety and Health Programs25 Attendees
    Training 6/18/2018*South Florida - FFSHCThe University of South (USF) OTIEC supported the South Florida - FFSHC by conducting a training course focused on the OSHA Lockout/Tagout standard. N/AFt. Lauderdale FLSafety and Health Programs20 attendees
    Outreach Event6/27/2018US DOL Safety DayOn June 28, 2017, the Georgia Tech - OTI Education Center participated in the U.S. Department of Labor - Safety Day event in support of the Atlanta-FFSHC meeting.N/AAtlantaGASafety and Health Programs50 attendees
    Training 8/13 - 19/2018OSHA Safe and Sound CampaignDuring this period, several of the OTI Education Centers in Region IV supported the OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign, August 13 - 19, 2018 by conducting the following activities:

    1) The Georgia Tech OTIEC conducted the following: OSHA 7510 Introduction to OSHA for Small Business; OSHA 7205: Health Hazard Awareness; OSHA 7200 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities; and EST 8001 - General Industry Safety and Health Seminar

    2) The University of Alabama OTIEC conducted the OSHA 7500 Intro to Safety and Health Management course

    3) The Eastern Kentucky University OTIEC conducted the OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management course

    4) The University of South Florida (USF) OTIEC conducted the OSHA 7500 course at the following locations:
    Wesley Chapel;
    Kissimmee;
    Orange Park; and
    Ft. Lauderdale    		N/AThrough-out Region IV N/ASafety and Health Programs500+ attendees
    Outreach Event8/27 - 29/2018Alabama Governor's Safety and Health ConferenceDuring this period, representatives from the UA OSHA Training Institute Education Center promoted the Region IV - OTIEC Alliance and exhibited at the Alabama Governor's Safety and Health ConferenceN/AOrange BeachALConstruction, Ergonomic, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, Heat Illness Prevention, and Transportation.1,000+
    Training8/30/2018*Louisville Tennessee- FFSHC MeetingThe Eastern Kentucky University OTIEC supported the Louisville- FFSHC meeting by providing training regarding the development of an effective Safety and Health Management System and a Safety Culture.N/ALouisvilleKYSafety and Health Programs25 attendees
    Training9/18/2018*South Florida - FFSHC Meeting The University of South Florida (USF) OTIEC supported the South Florida - FFSHC's meeting.by conducting OSHA training course #7415, "Construction Industry Hazards & Prevention Strategies." N/AFt. LauderdaleFLConstruction, Fall Prevention, Hazard Communication/Chemical, and Heat Illness 25 attendees
    Outreach Event9/19/2018*Central Florida - FFSHC MeetingThe University of South Florida (USF) OTIEC supported the group's meeting. The USF OTIEC Program provided ergonomics training, as well as a presentation on the outreach services it offers. N/ATitusvilleFLSafety and Health Programs25 attendees

    *Note: Quarterly Field Federal Safety and Health Council meeting.

Report Prepared by: Tom Bosley, Region IV Alliance Coordinator