WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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 of a safe and healthful workplace a reality."

ACCSH originally was 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 Labor Department's assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 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 Occupational Safety and Health 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, ACCSH members, with some exceptions, serve two-year terms. 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 Co.

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, 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 Co.

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 safe and healthful workplaces 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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Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

CONTACT: Sharon Worthy, +1-202-693-4676, or David Sims, +1-202-693-1898,
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