OSHA has announced that an informal public hearing on the Emergency Response proposed rule will begin on November 12, 2024 Federal Register: Emergency Response Standard. OSHA welcomes and encourages any interested members of the public to attend the hearing virtually. Links will be provided on the Emergency Response Rulemaking webpage before the hearing.
The proposed rule would replace OSHA’s existing Fire Brigades standard, 29 CFR 1910.156, which was originally promulgated in 1980, covers only a subset of present-day emergency responders (firefighters) and has only had minor updates since it was published.
The focus of the Emergency Response proposed rule is to provide basic workplace protections for workers who respond to emergencies as part of their regularly assigned duties.
More information is available on the on the Emergency Response Rulemaking webpage.
“OSHA Opens Proposed Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings for Public Comment”
On August 30, 2024, OSHA announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed rule intended to protect millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat and its publication in the Federal Register.
OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process as it will help the agency develop a final rule that adequately protects workers, is feasible for employers and is based on the best available evidence.
Submit comments to Docket Number OSHA-2021-0009. Directions on how to submit comments are included in the Federal Register notice. OSHA anticipates holding a public hearing after the close of the written comment period, with details to be announced.
(Adapted from OSHA News release 08/30/2024)
For more information and/or assistance, contact:
Wayne Vanderhoof CSP, CIT
Sr. Consultant/President
RJR Safety Inc.