Blueprint for Success: Insights from my Time in the Trenches to OSHA

Join Jim Frederick, a seasoned expert with over three decades in the workplace safety and health field, for an engaging session. Jim's career path is unique among OSH/EHS professionals, offering a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives.

Jim will share his journey and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. As artisans in the workplace safety and health profession, we all bring a set of skills that we continuously refine through experience. Jim's background as a worker safety and health representative in organized labor has provided him with a distinctive vantage point and unique learning opportunities.

Most recently, Jim served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health at the US Department of Labor, a role that further enriched his expertise. He has also worked as a safety and health consultant for various employers, adding to his diverse experience.

This Shop Talk will focus on the art of worker and workplace safety and health. Jim will provide a brief overview of his work experience and share key insights from his career. Following this, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an open discussion, sharing their own experiences and learnings.