Following the inauguration, the incoming Trump administration ultimately will have to fill some 4,000 political appointee positions across the federal government, including in safety and health agencies, such as MSHA and OSHA. The outgoing Obama administration may yet have some rulemaking up its sleeve. What to expect? Gaze inside the crystal ball with us.

Following the inauguration, the incoming Trump administration ultimately will have to fill some 4,000 political appointee positions across the federal government, including in safety and health agencies, such as MSHA and OSHA. The outgoing Obama administration may yet have some rulemaking up its sleeve. Who will fill key positions come January, and what safety and health agenda will they pursue? Which recent rulemakings and executive orders are likely targets for reform or repeal?

In this month’s Rock Products magazine, I gaze into the foggy crystal ball for some thoughts about who and what may be coming to these agencies (and your operations) in the next few weeks. Read the full piece in Rock Products here.