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Trump Nominates Former Amazon, UPS Executive As New OSHA Chief

February 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
President Donald Trump has nominated David Keeling, who has held occupational health and safety roles at Amazon and UPS, to become the new chief of OSHA, while selecting Wayne Palmer, who held Labor Department (DOL) positions in the first Trump administration, to head the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The nominations were transmitted to the Senate Feb. 11. Keeling describes himself on his LinkedIn profile as an experienced professional with a robust background in global environmental health and safety...

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