Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of John Williams to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Review Board.

Williams, of Bloomington, is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Minnesota State Building and Construction Trades Council. He chairs the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council's Safety Committee, serves on the Minnesota Safety Council Board of Directors, is a member of the University of Minnesota Occupational Health and Safety Committee, is a safety training certified instructor with IBEW/292, and is a member of the Labor Division of the National Safety Council. Williams, who has been a member of the OSHA Review Board since January 2000, is reappointed as a representative of labor for another four-year term that expires on January 7, 2008.

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Board reviews cases involving OSHA citations and proposed penalties. The board consists of three members appointed by the Governor, including a representative of labor, management and the public.