National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Heat Work Group to Meet in April -- Occupational Health & Safety

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National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Heat Work Group to Meet in April

The meeting will take place on April 27, 2023, online.

By Alex Saurman
Mar 23, 2023

The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Work Group will be meeting next month.

Held by OSHA, the meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. ET. According to a news release, it will take place virtually and will be open to the public, though attendees will not be allowed to ask questions or comment.

One of the potential topics of discussion includes “proposed recommendations on potential elements of the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention rulemaking,” OSHA said.

Registration is available online.

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