Leadership

Washington — Scott Ketcham is the new director of OSHA’s Directorate of Construction.

Washington — President Donald Trump officially nominated Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, for secretary of labor on Aug. 27.

A Q&A with National Safety Council President and CEO Lorraine M. Martin. (Bonus: Watch a video of the interview.)

The National Safety Council announces the “Rising Stars of Safety” – safety professionals younger than 40 who have distinguished themselves in the workplace, and who inspire others.

Washington — Robert Sumwalt has been reconfirmed as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, days before his term was set to expire and ahead of Congress’ five-week recess.

Washington — Embattled Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta announced his resignation July 12 amid the fallout over his involvement in financier Jeffrey Epstein’s plea deal in a 2008 sexual abuse case in Florida.

Washington — President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Katherine Lemos as a member of the Chemical Safety Board.

Washington – Already in its longest period without a permanent administrator, OSHA will have to wait even longer, as Scott Mugno has withdrawn from consideration as the agency’s assistant secretary of labor, according to a Bloomberg Law report published May 15.

Washington — Heidi King’s nomination to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was approved for a second time by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on April 3.

Dr. John Howard is NIOSH’s longest-serving director. He talks with Safety+Health about the agency, its accomplishments and his vision for its future.