U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Nominations for Employee Representative on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is requesting nominations to fill one vacant employee representative position on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The 15-member group advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on developing standards and policies affecting the construction industry. Committee members represent employees, employers, state safety and health agencies and the public. Members generally serve two-year staggered terms, except the representative designated by the Department of Health and Human Services and appointed by the Secretary of Labor, who serves indefinitely. Submit nominations electronically … Read more

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Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to Meet Aug. 11

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U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds stakeholders that the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Aug. 11. Attendance at this meeting will be virtual only. Register to attend the meeting. Once registration is approved, OSHA will send individuals an email with information on how to join to connect. Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Jim Frederick will offer remarks and provide agency updates. The meeting will also include OSHA Directorate of Construction industry updates, a discussion on … Read more

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U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Members to Serve on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is accepting nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The 15-member group advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on developing standards and policies affecting the construction industry. OSHA is seeking nominations for 14 members with experience and expertise in construction-related safety and health issues to fill five employee, five employer, two state safety and health agency and two public representative vacancies. The members generally serve two-year staggered terms, except the representative designated by the … Read more

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OSHA Seeks Nominations for Construction Advisory Committee

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OSHA and the Secretary of Labor are seeking nominations for new members for the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register. The committee last met more than a year ago, and the terms of all of its members have since expired. ACCSH advises the Secretary of Labor and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on construction industry standards and policy related to safety and health. Members generally serve staggered two-year terms. OSHA seeks nominations for 14 new members in the following categories: Five members who are qualified … Read more

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Secretary of Labor Renews Charter of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez recently renewed the charter of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that all advisory committees renew their charters every two years. The renewed ACCSH charter, expiring Nov. 17, 2018, includes minor updates to better describe the management of the committee’s records. ACCSH, established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, advises the secretary of labor and assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health on construction standards and policy matters. ACCSH … Read more

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