Public Administration

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public hearing on proposed updates to its emergency response standard.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate is aimed at ensuring firefighters and other workers are properly trained to respond to emergencies involving electric vehicles.

Quincy, MA — Eighty-nine firefighters died while on duty or within 24 hours of duty last year, according to the National Fire Protection Association’s annual report.

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House would extend OSHA protections to public sector employees.

Washington — Comments on proposed updates to OSHA’s emergency response standard are now due July 22.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a three-day training event for federal employees on how to ensure safe and healthful workplaces.

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council has scheduled a public meeting for May 1-2.

Washington — OSHA has extended until June 21 the comment period on proposed updates to its emergency response standard.

Fort Detrick, MD — The U.S. Army is developing a new standard to help protect all military service members from hearing problems caused by blast injuries.

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for April 18.