ANNUAL AREA OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT)
April, 2014
Alliance Background
Date Signed: February 1, 2008
Initial Expiration Date: February, 2010
Resigned: May 18, 2010 / May 2, 2012
Expiration Date: May, 2014
Alliance Overview:
Primary goal of the alliance are to develop relationships with the electrical contractors and apprentice electricians through the apprenticeship training program at the NECA training facility in Alsip Illinois. Initial target area was the hazards associated with arc flash and arc blast and the OSHA 10-hr. course.
Implementation Team Members
Dr. John Donahue – EJATT – Director
Mr. John Prendergast – EJATT – Program Coordinator
Mr. James Martineck – OSHA – Calumet City Area Office
Implementation Team Meetings
Implementation team meetings are conducted by conference calls and e-mails regarding various projects and alliance activities. Last meeting was associated with the OSHA 10-Hour course in February, 2014.
Activities and Products
This report summarizes alliance activities since June, 2013.
Alliance Activity
Alliance activities focus on "Introduction to OSHA" presentations as a part of the OSHA 10- Hour courses provided to apprentices and journeymen through the EJATT Training Center. Session dates and the number in attendance are as follows:
Introduction to OSHA Date Attendance November 20, 2013 30 February 18, 2014 35 Total 65 Each session included a Q & A session between attendees (contractors / union representatives) and OSHA personnel.
The alliance continues to provide opportunities for OTI fieldtrips to the facility during the Electrical Standards course. On March 11, 2013 sixteen trainees and two instructors from the OTI were given presentations on NFPA 70 E, transformers and motor starters / motor control centers (MCCs).
OTI Electrical Courses Date Attendance January 14, 2014 20 April 15, 2014 25 Total 40 In addition, EJATT provided training on temporary electrical codes for an Illinois Construction Consistency meeting on March 27, 2014. If needed, the facility is also available for projects through the Region V Training Committee.
Alliance Products
No specific outreach products have been developed through the alliance, but the PowerPoint presentations used during the Introduction to OSHA, blast / arc flash presentations and the training through the OTI are provided for use in other sessions.
Results
This alliance continues to be very successful in building a strong relationship between OSHA, specific electrical contractors in the area and the union's training facility. When initiated, the alliance focused on the emerging topic of arc flash / arc blast and was successful in presenting information on the subject. This has expanded to include Introduction to OSHA presentations as part of OSHA 10-Hour courses. With the majority of local electrical apprentices receiving training at the EJATT facility, the setting is ideal to continue the relationship with future tradesmen. All parties involved are very pleased with the activities and a strong relationship has developed.
Upcoming Milestones
Goals continue to focus on the OSHA 10-Hour courses and expansion of field-trips to the facility through the OTI and the Region V Training Committee. The facility has an extensive system of sample circuits and panel boards at which new and experienced CSHOs can receive background on associated hazards and industry practices for service and maintenance.
It is the recommendation to renew this alliance as scheduled in 2014.
Report Prepared by: James Martineck and John Prendergast.
For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at 202-693-2340 or go to www.osha.gov.