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Pandemic-prompted shutdowns have forced a pivot in the way construction safety training is delivered

FMCSA names Meera Joshi acting administrator

Washington — Meera Joshi has been appointed deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Department of Transportation announced Jan. 21.

Senate confirms Marty Walsh as labor secretary

Washington — Marty Walsh is the 29th labor secretary, after the Senate confirmed his nomination March 22 in a 68-29 vote.

Biden appoints Jennette Galanis as acting head of MSHA

Washington — President Joe Biden on Feb. 1 named Jeannette Galanis acting assistant labor secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration, which is awaiting the president’s nomination for a permanent leader.
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Marty Walsh’s nomination as head of DOL clears Senate committee

Washington — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s nomination for labor secretary gained the approval of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Feb. 11.

White paper: Mastering the Performance Triad

Correctly integrated with each other, reliability, safety, and maintenance create a comprehensive and coordinated strategy for all complex operations. They form the Performance Triad.

Labor secretary nominee says he’d listen, collaborate and build partnerships

Washington — Marty Walsh – President Joe Biden’s nominee for labor secretary – highlighted his past efforts supporting employers and workers, along with his cooperation with Republicans and Democrats, during his Feb. 4 confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Pete Buttigieg confirmed as transportation secretary

Washington — Pete Buttigieg is the new secretary of transportation after the Senate confirmed his nomination Feb. 2.
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Biden taps Jim Frederick for acting head of OSHA, deputy assistant secretary

Washington — President Joe Biden has appointed Jim Frederick OSHA’s acting administrator and the agency’s deputy assistant secretary.

President-elect Biden to nominate Boston mayor for labor secretary

Washington — President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 7 announced his intention to nominate Boston Mayor Marty Walsh (D) for labor secretary.

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