A public meeting will be held Feb. 13, 2014, to discuss the potential to update a NIOSH publication pertaining to hot work environments. The "Criteria Document on Hot Environments," published in 1986, discusses effects of heat exposure, and information on prevention and control, however, the agency says that in recent years, questions have been raised on whether the document was out of date.
In response to these concerns, the public meeting, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST), will consider the draft document, "Criteria for Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat & Hot Environments." The public can submit comments until Feb. 25, 2014. Visit NIOSH's website for further information.
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