The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is set to meet on Dec. 1-2, 2015 in Washington, D.C.. The Agency will provide updates and hold discussions with agency officials and three key working groups.
The working groups - Health Hazards, Emerging Issues and Prevention through Design; Temporary Workers; and Training and Outreach - will meet Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 1 - 5 p.m.
The tentative agenda includes remarks from Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, followed by updates from the Directorate of Construction and information about OSHA data and the 2015 National Safety Stand-Down.
A special group will discuss a recommendation to eliminate from OSHA standards the requirement for employee Social Security Numbers.
Nominations Sought
OSHA will also be accepting nominations for six new members to serve on the 15-member committee. Nominations are sought as follows:
Nominations may be submitted at www.regulations.gov. Submissions may also be sent by mail or facsimile; see the Federal Register notice for requirements. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 28, 2015.
Established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the committee advises the secretary of labor and assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health on construction standards and policy matters. These policies help ensure employers provide safe and healthful workplaces for their employees.
Meetings Information