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2003 - 03/19/2003 - OSHA ASSISTANT SECRETARY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS |
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TRADE NEWS RELEASE March 19, 2003 Contact: Layne Lathram Phone: (202) 693-1999 OSHA ASSISTANT SECRETARY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Washington, DC -- John L. Henshaw, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health today announced the appointment of John Ferris as OSHA's new Special Assistant for Emergency Preparedness. Ferris will coordinate OSHA's efforts to address emergency preparedness and response in workplaces around the nation. Ferris comes to OSHA from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where he served for 13 years as a technical expert in chemical emergency preparedness and prevention. He led the team for the development of regulations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program. John also was the Co-chair of the EPA/OSHA Standing Committee that oversees the coordination of risk management program and process safety management regulations. "John's skills and experience will serve OSHA well in working with other agencies and organizations to ensure that worker safety and health is addressed in emergency response and preparedness efforts," said Henshaw. Ferris earned a Masters in Public Administration for George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. OSHA is dedicated to saving lives, preventing injuries and illnesses and protecting America's workers. Safety and health add value to business, the workplace and life. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. # # # U.S. Labor Department news releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this release will be made available in alternative format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request. Call 202-693-7773 or TTY 202-693-7755. |
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