MANUFACTURING
Governor Brown Appoints Two New Cal/OSHA Deputy Chiefs
Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Debra Lee and Eric Berg as the newest deputy chiefs for the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, also known as Cal/OSHA.
Together they have 39 years of experience working with Cal/OSHA to improve workplace health and safety.
“Governor Brown appointed two of the most experienced and informed Cal/OSHA employees to help guide the division into the future,” said Christine Baker, director of the Dept. of Industrial Relations, which oversees Cal/OSHA.
As deputy chief of safety, Lee will oversee investigations and inspections of California’s worksites. Her duties will include managing Cal/OSHA’s regular enforcement offices statewide.
As deputy chief of health, Berg will manage Cal/OSHA’s research and standards activities, including the development of health and safety regulations. He will also oversee Cal/OSHA’s medical and toxicology, asbestos, and carcinogen and crane units.
The new appointees will serve under the general direction of Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum.
