A twenty-nine year veteran of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, John Hall was involved in training and compliance programs, investigations, and enforcement actions. John's positions included: Area Director, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (1991-2001); Safety Team Supervisor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (1985-1991); District Office Supervisor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (1983-1985, Mobile, AL); Safety Team Supervisor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (1980-1982, Mobile, AL); Compliance Safety and Health Officer, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (1972-1980), Birmingham, Atlanta and Mobile Area Offices.

As Area Director, John Hall directed a staff of safety engineers/specialists and industrial hygienists in administering the Occupational Safety and Health Act for the employers of North Alabama. He provided policy and technical guidance for conducting workplace safety and health inspections and applying OSHA standards. He was responsible for the final review and approval of enforcement actions, and promoted workplace safety and health through outreach activities within the office's jurisdiction.

Mr. Hall received his B.A. from the University of Alabama and prior to joining the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 1968 taught math, science and special education.