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NACOSH schedules meeting of emergency response subcommittee

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Washington – The Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee of OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health is slated to meet May 16-17 in Washington.

The meeting agenda includes a discussion of potential elements of a proposed rule for emergency response and preparedness, such as risk management; preparedness of facilities, equipment and vehicles; and pre-incident planning.

The meetings are open to the public. For more information, interested parties should contact Bill Hamilton by May 9 at [email protected] or (202) 693-2077.

NACOSH is a 12-member committee that advises the secretaries of labor and health and human services on issues regarding worker safety and health.

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