Jim Frederick Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA

Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council congratulates Jim Frederick on his appointment as Deputy Assistant Secretary for OSHA, announced Jan. 20. Deputy Assistant Secretary Frederick – who came to work for NSC as a result of the Council’s acquisition of ORC HSE Strategies last November – will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the post. His dedication to protecting workers makes him a superb choice to lead OSHA at a critical moment. 

COVID-19 has been the single largest workplace safety issue of a generation. Our country needs thoughtful leadership to help employers navigate the remainder of the pandemic and effectively restore our economy. Deputy Assistant Secretary Frederick will provide such guidance.

We look forward to working closely with Deputy Assistant Secretary Frederick and Secretary-designee of Labor Marty Walsh to save lives and prevent injuries, from the workplace to anyplace.

About the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 100 years. As a mission-based organization, we work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing our efforts on the workplace, roadway and impairment. We create a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live their fullest lives.