ANNUAL AREA OFFICE ALLIANCE REPORT
Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT)
September 2015
Alliance Background
Date Signed: February 1, 2008
Initial Expiration Date: February, 2010
Resigned: May 18, 2010 / May 2, 2012 / May 16, 2014
Expiration Date: May, 2016
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.
Activities and Products
This report summarizes alliance activities since June, 2014.
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 August 14, 2014 9 October 20, 2014 25 December 1, 2014 12 February 17, 2015 30 Total 76 Each session included a Q & A session between attendees (contractors / union representatives) and OSHA personnel.
If needed, the facility is also available for projects through the Region V Training Committee.
OTI Electrical Courses
The alliance continues to provide opportunities for OTI fieldtrips to the facility during the Electrical Standards course (#3090). During these field trips OTI instructors and students were provided training and documentation on Motor Control Concepts, transformer theory and the requirements of NFPA 70 E. The classes also toured the facility.
These field trips for the OTI Electrical Standards Course were held on January 14, 2015, March 31, 2015, and June 9, 2015.
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 contactors 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 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 2015.
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.