ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
And
The Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas, Texas

September 30, 2016

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1. Alliance Background

   1. Date Signed

      August 31, 2015

   2. Evaluation Period

      Aug 27, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016

   3. Overview

      The Alliance with The Consulate of Mexico in Dallas, Texas, and the Dallas Area OSHA Office is directed towards reducing injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the construction and the general industries. The Consulate of Mexico offers general civil information to Mexican Nationals waiting for their passports and ID Cards at the lobbies of the Consulate and designated locations during semi-annual Mobile Consulate events.

   4. Implementation Team Members

      OSHA

      Stephen Boyd

      Area Director, Dallas Area OSHA Office

      Jack Rector

      Area Director, Fort Worth Area OSHA Office

      Elias Vela

      Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS), Dallas Area OSHA Office

      The Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas, Texas

      Sergio Hayakawa

      Special Consul for Protection

      Jose Octavio Tripp Villanueva

      Consul General de Mexico

      Francisco de la Torre Galindo

      Consul General de Mexico as of June 1, 2016

      Alejandro Huerta Lopez

      Assistant in the Protection and Legal Affairs Department

2. Implementation Team Meetings

   Worker Rights week was held on the last week of August, 2016. Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) Elias Vela was invited to present briefings and Power-point presentations in the lobby of the Consulate of Mexico, where an audience of approximately 100 to 200 Mexican Nationals were attentive and participated in question and answer sessions.

   CAS Elias Vela returned monthly to the Mexican Consulate to provide OSHA Labor Rights presentations. During these visits, OSHA outreach literature was distributed to the attendees. Elias Vela met with Alejandro Huerta Lopez on a routine basis to discuss updates.

   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.

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 to Mexican Nationals working in North Texas. To speak, exhibit, or appear at the Participants' conferences, local meetings, or other events. Participate in "Mobile Consulate" activities and events.
   Activity Type	Activity Name/Summary	OSHA Areas of Emphasis Supported	Number Reached
   Outreach in Spanish	Consulate of Mexico Labor Rights week August 31, 2015 through September 4, 2015	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	300
   Sep 28, 2015	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	200
   Oct 26, 2015	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	100
   Feb 1, 2016	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	200
   Feb 29, 2016	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	200
   Mar 28, 2016	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	200
   Apr 25, 2016	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	150
   Jun 27, 2016	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	200
   Jun 29, 2016	Meeting the Consulate of Mexico to plan for Labor Rights Week	Workers' rights under the OSH Act	15
   Jun 30, 2016	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	100
   July 27, 2016	Lobby of the Consulate of Mexico	Falls in Construction, struck-by, Heat stress. Workers' rights under the OSH Act	100
   TOTAL			1765

4. Evaluations

   Previous evaluation was conducted on or about Oct 27, 2015.

5. Upcoming Milestones

   The last Monday of each month, the CAS will address the patrons of the Mexican Consulate, providing information on worker’s rights to safe and healthful work environments and employer responsibilities.

   Report prepared by: Elias Vela, CAS Dallas Area Office, November 23, 2016