Trump Nominates David Keeling to Lead OSHA: 7 Things Employers Need to Know
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is about to get a new leader. President Donald Trump has nominated David Keeling , a workplace safety veteran with experience at UPS and Amazon, to take the lead at the agency and assume the role of Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. His nomination signals potential shifts in workplace safety policy, enforcement priorities, and regulatory focus. Keeling’s background suggests a mix of practical, on-the-ground experience and corporate safety management. But how will this translate into action at OSHA? More importantly, what should employers expect? Here are seven things employers need to know. Who is David Keeling? UPS Experience: Keeling started as a package handler at UPS in 1985 and worked his way up through multiple safety leadership roles. His career at UPS spanned nearly four decades, giving him firsthand knowledge of the challenges in ensuring worker safety at a massive logistics company. Amazon Safety Leaders...