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U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Atlanta-East Area Office
LaVista Perimeter Office Park
Building 7, Suite 110
Tucker, Georgia 30084
(770) 493-6644; Fax (770) 493-7725
Savannah, Atlanta-East and Atlanta-West Area Offices
Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia Alliance
Annual and Close-out Report |
I. Alliance Background
Date Signed
December 6, 2005
Overview
OSHA, PPF - Local 72, MCAG and Georgia Tech hereby form an Alliance to provide PPF - Local 72 and
MCAG members and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help
them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in addressing mechanical contractor safety
and health issues in the construction industry.
II. Implementation Team Memberships and Contributors
The Implementation Team included representatives from OSHA and MCAG. These meetings were conducted
as scheduled on 4/26 -27/07, and 7/20/07.
Evaluation Period
December 7, 2006, through December 6, 2007
III. Events and Products
Training and Education
Events
- The Corporate Safety Director for McKenney's, Ralph Blessing, supported the Georgia Youth
Alliance by participating in the OSHA 10-hour safety and health training courses conducted for
students pursuing careers in the construction industry: The MGAC supported the following OSHA
10-hour safety and health training courses:
2006-2007 School Year
- McEachern High School
- Fulton Atlanta YouthBuild Program
2007-2008 School Year
- Adairsville High School
- Cass High School
The MCAG supported the following OSHA 10-hour safety and health tests:
Mechanical Trades Institute
February 3, 2007
February 28, 2007
March 17, 2007
March 22, 2007
March 24, 2007
August 4, 2007
October 1, 2007
October 8, 2007
October 13, 2007
October 15, 2007
MCAG Membership Meetings
February 13, 2007
April 3, 2007
May 8, 2007
October 9, 2007
November 13, 2007
December 4, 2007
Products
Outreach and Communication
Events
- On January 1, 2007, MCAG participated in the Georgia Tech Building Construction Program Career
Fair for undergraduate and graduate students interest in internships, co-ops and full-time
employment in the construction industry.
- On January 19, 2007 and July 27, 2007 MCAG participated in the Georgia Labor Management Meeting
held at the Department of Labor, Safety Engineers Office in Atlanta, Georgia.
- On April 15, 2007, the MCAG & LU 72 participated in and co-sponsored the Latino Construction
Worker Day event in Downtown Duluth, Georgia. The event was coordinated by a diverse group of
organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions and companies. The primary
organizer was El Constructor Latino magazine with cooperation from the Mexican Consulate in
Atlanta, OSHA and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The fair included training on a wide range
of safety and health topics (Scaffold, Excavation, Electrical and Fall Protection Safety, as well
as Intro to OSHA).
- MCAG & LU 72 participated and sponsored the April 26 – 27, 2007, Construction CareerExpo at the
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. This event includes exhibitors, demonstrations and hands-on
activities. The Expo is also conducted in conjunction with the SkillsUSA competitions.
- On August 14 – 15, 2007, MCAG participated in the Middle Georgia Safety Conference.
- On October 15 – 19, 2007 MCAG and Mechanical Trades Institute participated in Careers in
Construction Week at Heard County High School.
Products
Promoting the National Dialogue on Workplace Safety and Health FY 2007
Events
- On May 21-22, 2007, the MCAG attended the MCAA Safety Directors Conference at the Omni Austin
Hotel in Downtown Austin, TX. The conference focused on urgent mechanical industry safety and
health issues, as well as topics covering jobsites, pertinent regulations, and legislative
proposals. The event also provides an outlet for mechanical industry safety and health
professionals to network and address cutting edge safety and health concerns.
- MCAA publication in 2007 – Hexavalent Chromium Safety Training Kit, Model Hexavalent Chromium
Compliance Program, Safety Manual for the Mechanical Construction Trades – Sixth Edition, Model
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Program for Service, Electrical Safety Guidelines for Mechanical
Service (Base on NFPA 70E – 2004) Safety Training Kit, OSHA Inspections: Be Prepared for the
Process, MCAA Toolbox Safety Talks – Volume IV and MSCA Safety Manual for the Mechanical Service
Trades.
Products
IV. Results
Refer to the events list above
V. Upcoming Milestones in FY 2008
This Alliance was concluded on December 6, 2007. However, OSHA will continue to work
cooperatively with the MCAG and support the following events and activities, as resources permit
- February 5, 2008 – MCAG Membership Meeting
- April 1, 2008 – MCAG Membership Meeting
- April 30 – May 1, 2008 MCAA Safety Directors Conference, Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
- May 6, 2008 – MCAG Membership Meeting
- October 7, 2008 – MCAG Membership Meeting
- November 4, 2008 – MCAG Membership Meeting
- December 9, 2008 – MCAG Membership Meeting
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