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McKenzie Named Director for OSHA Construction Directorate Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, has selected Dean McKenzie as the new director of the agency's Directorate of Construction. “On the behalf of the Steel Erectors Association of America, we would like to congratulate Dean McKenzie on his promotion as the new Directorate of Construction,” said Ed Valencia, SEAA Safety Committee Chairman and Director of Safety & Training for Peterson Beckner Industries. “Mr. McKenzie’s background in construction and understanding of the steel erection industry will be very positive for the future of the safety of our employees. Mr. McKenzie has been very open and has assisted us on several issues. We look forward to our continued friendship with Dean and OSHA.” McKenzie served as director of OSHA's Office of Construction Services from 2012-2013, then became the deputy director in 2013, and has been the acting director since January of this year. With more than 40 years of experience in the field of construction, McKenzie has an exceptional understanding of the safety and health issues facing the industry. He started out in the steel mills of Gary, Ind., as a journeyman millwright in the mid-1970s. McKenzie worked in construction, particularly industrial, in Indiana, Florida, Colorado and the Caribbean. He has been a licensed general contractor, business owner, and project and operations manager. In his seven years with OSHA, he has accomplished many things, including addressing fatalities in the communication tower industry, building a strong relationship with the Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, and taking a lead role in the Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction campaign. "Dean has been a valuable member of the OSHA team," said Michaels. During his time at OSHA, McKenzie is credited with building a strong relationship with the Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health and taking a lead role in the Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. SEAA has confirmed McKenzie as a speaker for the 45th annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held April 27-29, 2017 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He will speak on matters relevant to steel construction contractors.
McKenzie Named Director for OSHA Construction Directorate
Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, has selected Dean McKenzie as the new director of the agency's Directorate of Construction. “On the behalf of the Steel Erectors Association of America, we would like to congratulate Dean McKenzie on his promotion as the new Directorate of Construction,” said Ed Valencia, SEAA Safety Committee Chairman and Director of Safety & Training for Peterson Beckner Industries. “Mr. McKenzie’s background in construction and understanding of the steel erection industry will be very positive for the future of the safety of our employees. Mr. McKenzie has been very open and has assisted us on several issues. We look forward to our continued friendship with Dean and OSHA.” McKenzie served as director of OSHA's Office of Construction Services from 2012-2013, then became the deputy director in 2013, and has been the acting director since January of this year. With more than 40 years of experience in the field of construction, McKenzie has an exceptional understanding of the safety and health issues facing the industry. He started out in the steel mills of Gary, Ind., as a journeyman millwright in the mid-1970s. McKenzie worked in construction, particularly industrial, in Indiana, Florida, Colorado and the Caribbean. He has been a licensed general contractor, business owner, and project and operations manager. In his seven years with OSHA, he has accomplished many things, including addressing fatalities in the communication tower industry, building a strong relationship with the Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, and taking a lead role in the Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction campaign. "Dean has been a valuable member of the OSHA team," said Michaels. During his time at OSHA, McKenzie is credited with building a strong relationship with the Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health and taking a lead role in the Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. SEAA has confirmed McKenzie as a speaker for the 45th annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held April 27-29, 2017 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He will speak on matters relevant to steel construction contractors.