ASSP Applauds Appointment of Longtime Member Keeling to Lead OSHA

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization, enthusiastically welcomes the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of David Keeling as the 14th Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. An ASSP member since 2002, Keeling brings nearly four decades of experience to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

The Society is encouraged by Keeling’s commitment and vision to modernize regulatory oversight and rulemaking through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, predictive analytics and informed design, which can significantly reduce workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.

Keeling’s plan to enhance OSHA’s use of industrial consensus standards is a critical step in bolstering worker safety across all industries. He has publicly acknowledged the rigorous review and continuous improvement inherent in these standards, which focus on industry best practices and are vital for driving business improvement, injury prevention and sustainability. ASSP is a leader in the creation of consensus standards.

The Society, which represents 36,000 safety and health professionals, has strongly supported OSHA and other federal agencies to help protect the nation’s essential public safety and health infrastructure. Moving forward, ASSP is ready to collaborate closely with Keeling and his team, united by the shared mission of ensuring safe and healthy conditions at all American workplaces.

For more information, visit https://www.assp.org.