APWU Regional
Safety & Health Representatives

The APWU’s regional Safety & Health Representatives provide safety and health representation on Area Joint Labor-Management Safety Committees, under the direction of their respective regional coordinator. Questions and concerns regarding safety and health in the APWU’s Northeast Region should be directed to Northeast Regional Coordinator John Dirzius' office at 212-563-6379.

APWU regional Safety & Health representatives are responsible for the evaluation and implementation of national agreements at the Area level concerning OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and the Ergonomic Risk Reduction Process (ERRP). Questions regarding these programs can be directed to the appropriate regional Safety & Health representatives.

The APWU’s Safety & Health Representatives for the Northeast Region are:

Richard Boutwell – 978-777-8692

Artie DeGennaro – 516-763-2893

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