OSHA Proposes New Emergency Response Standard

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On February 5, 2024, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) introducing a Safety and Health Standard named Emergency Response. This standard aims to replace the current Fire Brigades standard, providing broader protection for emergency responders from various occupational hazards.

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