Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910 [Docket No. OSHA–2007–0073]

RIN 1218–AC91 Emergency Response Standard

ACTION: Proposed rule; request for comments.

SUMMARY: OSHA is proposing through this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to issue a new safety and health standard, titled Emergency Response, to replace the existing Fire Brigades Standard. The new standard would address a broader scope of emergency responders and would include programmatic elements to protect emergency responders from a variety of occupational hazards. The agency requests comments on all aspects of the proposed rule.

DATES: Comments on this NPRM (including requests for a hearing) and other information must be submitted by May 6, 2024.

READ MORE: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-05/pdf/2023-28203.pdf