{"id":13671,"date":"2026-02-10T12:49:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/?page_id=13671"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:46:25","slug":"joshua-kemp-health-and-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/get-to-know-your-union\/department-directors\/joshua-kemp-health-and-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Joshua Kemp &#8211; Health and Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Joshua Kemp is the Director of the Health and Safety Department for the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), bringing more than 20 years of experience in occupational health, safety, and regulatory compliance across public-sector workplaces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13672 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Josh-Kemp-WEB.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"258\" \/>He joined PEF in 2024 and works closely with union leadership and members to advance strong, worker-centered health\u00a0and safety programs, support effective labor-management collaboration, and ensure that employee voices are represented in addressing workplace hazards and systemic concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Joshua is credentialed through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, is an OSHA Authorized Trainer, has completed the Cornell University ILR School\u2019s Labor Relations program, and is a certified New York State Code Enforcement Official. 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