OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety Meets in February

OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety Meets in February

The meeting, set for Feb. 22, 2024, is available for both in-person and virtual attendance.

OSHA will host the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) in Washington on Feb. 22, 2024.

According to a release dated Jan. 25, the day-long session, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, will feature insights from Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, and updates from OSHA's Directorate of Construction. One key discussion point is the role and challenges of women in construction, reflecting the industry's evolving demographic landscape.

Preceding the main committee meeting, three specialized workgroups will assemble on Feb. 21, 2024. The Emerging Technology group will explore the latest innovations from 9-11 a.m., followed by the Workzone group, which will focus on safety in construction zones from 12-2 p.m. The day concludes with the Health in Construction workgroup from 2:10-4:10 p.m.

The meetings are open to public participation, but given the limited capacity of 25 in-person attendees, interested parties are encouraged to register for virtual attendance by February 15. Public comments and requests to speak at the meeting must be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, referencing Docket Number OSHA-2024-0002, by the same deadline.

More details are available on the Federal Register notice and the ACCSH webpage.

About the Author

Robert Yaniz Jr. is the Content Editor of Occupational Health & Safety.

Product Showcase

  • Matrix's OmniPro Vision AI Collision Avoidance System

    OmniPro Vision AI is a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system that features NIOSH award-winning Visual Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. This highly accurate, powerful system identifies and alerts on pedestrians, vehicles and specified objects, ensuring safer facilities, mining operations and industrial sites. With its web-based cloud application, OmniPro Vision AI also logs and analyzes a wide range of data related to zone breach notifications. Operating without needing personal wearable devices or tags, OmniPro has visual and audible zone breach alerts for both operators and pedestrians. Read More

  • Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

    Ensure safety with the Kestrel® 5400 Heat Stress Tracker, the go-to choice for safety professionals and endorsed by the Heat Safety & Performance Coalition. This robust, waterless WBGT meter is ideal for both indoor and outdoor environments, offering advanced monitoring and data logging essential for OSHA compliance. It features pre-programmed ACGIH guidelines and alert settings to quickly signal critical conditions. Integrated with the cloud-based Ambient Weather Network, the 5400 allows managers to view, track, and log job site conditions remotely, ensuring constant awareness of potential hazards. Its capability for real-time mobile alerts and remote data access promotes proactive safety management and workplace protection, solidifying its role as a crucial tool in industrial hygiene. Read More

  • SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit

    The SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit is a single-use spot test designed for use in screening for cannabis compounds in any sample type or on any surface. The test is capable of identifying the presumed presence of cannabinoids in very small quantities, with a level of detection as little as 6 μg in mass. Learn more about the SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit and the rest of SwabTek surface drug testing solutions through the webinar titled "Everything You Want To Know About Surface Testing" Read More

Featured

Artificial Intelligence

Webinars