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OSHA Trade Release
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Trade News Release
Dec. 17, 2007
Contact: Sharon Worthy or David Sims
Phone: 202-693-4679 202-693-1898
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of seven members to the 15-person Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH).
"We are fortunate to have some of the brightest construction industry professionals to assist us in our mission of improving the working conditions of employees in the construction industry," said Secretary Chao. "The expertise these committee members bring will help make our mission a reality."
ACCSH was originally established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act to advise the Secretary of Labor on policy matters and the formulation of construction standards and regulations. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health also consults with ACCSH when OSHA recommends standards for construction activities. Members of the advisory committee are selected based on their occupational safety and health knowledge, experience and affiliation with the construction industry.
"We have assembled a distinguished group of experts in the field of construction safety," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. "The level of skill and experience these committee members possess will provide invaluable insight as we continue our mission of protecting the safety and health of construction industry employees."
To ensure continuity, each ACCSH member, with some exceptions, serves a two-year term. Generally, the committee meets two-to-four times per year.
The newly appointed members are:
Representatives of Employer Interests
Thomas R. Shanahan, assistant executive director, National Association of Roofing Contractors
Daniel D. Zarletti, vice president/chief risk officer, Kenny Construction Company
Representative of the Public
Elizabeth Arioto, Elizabeth Arioto Safety and Health Consulting Services
The reappointed members are:
Representatives of Employee Interests
Thomas L. Kavicky, safety director/assistant to the president, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Frank L. Migliaccio, Jr., executive director of safety and health, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
Representatives of State Safety and Health Agencies
Kevin D. Beauregard, assistant deputy commissioner, assistant director, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, North Carolina Department of Labor
Steven D. Hawkins, assistant administrator, Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The continuing members are:
Representatives of Employer Interests
Daniel J. Murphy, vice president of construction services, Zurich North America
Linwood O. Smith, vice president of risk management and safety, T.A. Loving Company
Michael J. Thibodeaux, consultant, National Association of Home Builders
Representatives of Employee Interests
Dale David Haggerty, director, National Construction Agreements, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
Robert Krul, director of safety and health, United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
Emmett M. Russell, director, Department of Safety and Health, International Union of Operating Engineers
Representative of the Public
Thomas A. Broderick, executive director, Construction Safety Council and Chicagoland Construction Safety Council
Designee of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Matt Gillen, senior scientist and construction program coordinator, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.
Dec. 17, 2007
Contact: Sharon Worthy or David Sims
Phone: 202-693-4679 202-693-1898
Secretary of Labor announces new membership of OSHA's advisory committee on construction safety and health
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of seven members to the 15-person Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH).
"We are fortunate to have some of the brightest construction industry professionals to assist us in our mission of improving the working conditions of employees in the construction industry," said Secretary Chao. "The expertise these committee members bring will help make our mission a reality."
ACCSH was originally established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act to advise the Secretary of Labor on policy matters and the formulation of construction standards and regulations. The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health also consults with ACCSH when OSHA recommends standards for construction activities. Members of the advisory committee are selected based on their occupational safety and health knowledge, experience and affiliation with the construction industry.
"We have assembled a distinguished group of experts in the field of construction safety," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. "The level of skill and experience these committee members possess will provide invaluable insight as we continue our mission of protecting the safety and health of construction industry employees."
To ensure continuity, each ACCSH member, with some exceptions, serves a two-year term. Generally, the committee meets two-to-four times per year.
The newly appointed members are:
Representatives of Employer Interests
Thomas R. Shanahan, assistant executive director, National Association of Roofing Contractors
Daniel D. Zarletti, vice president/chief risk officer, Kenny Construction Company
Representative of the Public
Elizabeth Arioto, Elizabeth Arioto Safety and Health Consulting Services
The reappointed members are:
Representatives of Employee Interests
Thomas L. Kavicky, safety director/assistant to the president, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Frank L. Migliaccio, Jr., executive director of safety and health, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
Representatives of State Safety and Health Agencies
Kevin D. Beauregard, assistant deputy commissioner, assistant director, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, North Carolina Department of Labor
Steven D. Hawkins, assistant administrator, Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The continuing members are:
Representatives of Employer Interests
Daniel J. Murphy, vice president of construction services, Zurich North America
Linwood O. Smith, vice president of risk management and safety, T.A. Loving Company
Michael J. Thibodeaux, consultant, National Association of Home Builders
Representatives of Employee Interests
Dale David Haggerty, director, National Construction Agreements, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
Robert Krul, director of safety and health, United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
Emmett M. Russell, director, Department of Safety and Health, International Union of Operating Engineers
Representative of the Public
Thomas A. Broderick, executive director, Construction Safety Council and Chicagoland Construction Safety Council
Designee of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Matt Gillen, senior scientist and construction program coordinator, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
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U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. DOL is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.