The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health invites interested individuals to submit “rolling” nominations for membership on the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH).
FACOSH is authorized to advise the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) on all matters relating to the occupational safety and health of federal employees (Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, Executive Orders 12196 and 13511). This includes providing advice on how to reduce and keep to a minimum the number of injuries and illnesses in the federal workforce, and how to encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective occupational safety and health programs in each federal agency.
FACOSH is comprised of 16 members who the Secretary appoints to staggered terms of up to three years. The categories of FACOSH membership and the number of new members to be appointed to three-year terms beginning January 1, 2015 include:
- Eight members who are federal agency management representatives—Three management representatives will be appointed; and
- Eight members who are representatives of labor organizations that represent federal employees—Two federal employee representatives will be appointed.
FACOSH members serve at the pleasure of the Secretary and may be appointed to successive terms. FACOSH meets at least twice a year.
Interested Society of Toxicology (SOT) members should submit the items listed below to Kimberly von Brook by Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.
Submission of nominations must include the following information:
- The nominee's name, contact information, and current occupation or position;
- The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, including prior membership on FACOSH and other relevant organizations, associations, and committees;
- Category of membership (management, labor) the nominee is qualified to represent;
- A summary of the nominee's background, experience, and qualifications that address the nominee's suitability to serve on FACOSH;
- Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that indicate the nominee's knowledge, experience, and expertise in occupational safety and health, particularly as it pertains to the federal workforce; and
- A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to regularly attend and participate in FACOSH meetings, and has no apparent conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on FACOSH.
A subcommittee of SOT will review the nominations and forward on to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration those applicants that Council members feel can best serve on this Advisory Council.
Thank you for participating in this important process.
Sincerely,
Norbert Kaminski
SOT 2014‒2015 President