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OSHA News Release
2008 - 02/20/2008 - OSHA Seeking Nominations for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health |
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Trade News Release Feb. 20, 2008 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: (202) 693-1999 OSHA Seeking Nominations for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
WASHINGTON -- The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced in the Federal Register that nominations are being accepted for persons to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). The committee was established under section 107(e) of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704(d)(4)) to advise the Secretary of Labor on formulating construction safety and health standards and policy matters that arise in carrying out these responsibilities. Nominations will be accepted for seven vacancies in the following categories: three employer representatives, three employee representatives, and one public representative. Members will serve a two-year term. Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership. Nominations must be submitted no later than March 14, 2008 and should be submitted to the OSHA Docket Office, Room N-2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20210. The phone number is 202-693-2350. Questions on the ACCSH nominations process can be addressed to Michael Buchet at 202-693-2020 or buchet.michael@dol.gov. Nominations are also accepted electronically (see Federal Register notice for instructions), by FAX at 202-693-1648, messenger, or courier service. All nominations for ACCSH must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register notice, OSHA-2007-0088. More information can be found at www.regulations.gov. Nominees should be identified by name, occupation or position, address and telephone number. The category which the candidate would represent should be specified and a resume of the nominee’s background, experience, and qualifications should be included. For more information on submission procedures, go to www.regulations.gov. 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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