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Secretary of Labor Announces New Membership of OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

(Dec 18, 200&)-- 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."

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