WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH) on Oct. 17, 2024. The meeting will take place online from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.
FACOSH provides vital advice to the Secretary of Labor on matters related to the occupational safety and health of federal employees. The council’s mission includes making recommendations to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses and encouraging federal agencies and executive branch departments to establish and maintain robust safety programs.
The agenda for the meeting includes remarks from Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Douglas Parker, updates on regulatory developments from OSHA, and a report from FACOSH’s Subcommittee on Best Practices and Lessons Learned. Additionally, input from the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and presentations on job classifications and data input from the Bureau of Labor Statistics may be covered.
Public Participation and Submission of Comments
Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting online in listen-only mode. To participate, details are available in the Federal Register notice. Those wishing to submit comments or request to speak at the meeting must do so via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, referencing Docket Number OSHA-2023-0012. Submissions must be received no later than Sept. 30, 2024.
The council meeting will be an important opportunity to hear about the latest developments and initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety for federal employees, with input from various stakeholders across the federal workforce.
For more information or to access the meeting, please visit OSHA’s website or consult the Federal Register notice for participation instructions.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
