Episode 22 (October 29, 2021): Interview with Acting Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jim Frederick, Demolition San Diego and Government Affairs Update

In this episode, we talk with Acting Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jim Frederick. We discuss OSHA’s recent Alliance with the NDA, recent activities and priorities including Safety and Health Management Systems a brief overview of rulemakings (including heat illness) and the upcoming Table 1 Update timeline for Silica. Next we hear from NDA’s Convention Chair Scott Laird with Independence Demolition as he discusses what to expect at Demolition San Diego and why next year’s Annual Convention and Expo will be the must attend event for the industry.  Finally, we hear from NDA Director of Government Affairs, Kevin McKenney as provides an update on government affairs, infrastructure and the COVID-19 ETS.