Draft Alert Entitled “Preventing Occupational Respiratory Disease From Dampness in Office Buildings, Schools, and Other Nonindustrial Buildings”, 28789-28790 [2011-12166]

Download as PDF 28789 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 18, 2011 / Notices operations of large items (such as appliances, furniture, vending machines, furnaces, or water heaters) that are expected to be impacted by the powered hand truck (PHT) and truck lift gate (TLG) interventions. It is estimated that there will be 960 impacted employees in the recruited establishments, which will be paired according to previous WC loss history and establishment size. Within each pair, one establishment will be randomly chosen to receive the PHT or TLG intervention in the first phase, and the other will serve as a matched control until it receives the same intervention 12 months later. The main outcomes for this study are self-reported low back pain and upper will be used to determine whether there are significant differences in reported musculoskeletal pain and functional back pain score ratios (pre/post intervention scores) when intervention and control groups are compared, while controlling for covariates. Once the study is completed, results will be made available through the NIOSH Internet site and peer-reviewed publications. In summary, this study will determine the effectiveness of the tested MSD interventions for WRT delivery workers and enable evidence based prevention practices to be shared with the greatest audience possible. NIOSH expects to complete data collection in 2014. There is no cost to respondents other than their time. extremity pain collected using surveys every three months over a two-year period from volunteer WRT delivery workers at participating establishments. Individuals will also be asked to report usage of the interventions and material handling exposures every three months over two years. Individuals will also be asked to complete an annual health assessment survey at baseline, and once annually for two years. A 20% sample of survey participants will also be asked to participate in a clinical assessment of low back function at baseline, and once annually for two years. In order to maximize efficiency and reduce burden, a Web-based survey is proposed for the majority (95%) of survey data collection. All collected information ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Number of responses per respondent Avg. burden per response (in hours) Total burden (in hours) Type of respondent Form name Delivery Workers in Wholesale/Retail Trade (WRT) Operations. Self-reported low back pain ............. 960 9 5/60 720 Self-reported upper extremity pain .. Self-reported specific job tasks and safety incidents. Self-reported general work environment and health. Informed Consent Form (Overall Study). Low Back Functional Assessment ... Informed Consent Form (Low Back Functional Assessment). Early Exit Interview .......................... 960 960 9 9 5/60 5/60 720 720 960 3 10/60 480 960 1 5/60 80 192 960 3 1 20/60 5/60 192 80 106 1 5/60 9 ........................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ 3,001 Total ........................................... Dated: May 12, 2011. Daniel Holcomb, Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–12172 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES [Docket Number NIOSH–238] Draft Alert Entitled ‘‘Preventing Occupational Respiratory Disease From Dampness in Office Buildings, Schools, and Other Nonindustrial Buildings’’ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:51 May 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 Notice of draft document for public comment. ACTION: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the availability of a draft Alert entitled ‘‘Preventing Occupational Respiratory Disease from Dampness in Office Buildings, Schools, and other Nonindustrial Buildings’’ now available for public comment. The draft document and instructions for submitting comments can be found at: https://nioshdev.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/ review/docket238/default.html. The purpose of this Alert is to provide workers and employers with information necessary for prevention of respiratory disease and proper response to damp building conditions. This guidance does not have the force and effect of the law. Public Comment Period: Comments must be received by July 12, 2011. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments may be submitted to the NIOSH Docket Office, identified by Docket Number NIOSH– 238, by any of the following ways: • Mail: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C–34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. • Facsimile: (513) 533–8285. • E-mail: nioshdocket@cdc.gov. All information received in response to this notice will be available for public examination and copying at the NIOSH Docket Office, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Room 109, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. The comment period for NIOSH–238 will close on July 12, 2011. All comments received will be available on the NIOSH Docket Web page at https://www.cdc.gov/ niosh/docket, by August 9, 2011, and comments will be available in writing by request. NIOSH includes all comments received without change in the docket, including any personal information provided. All electronic comments should be formatted as ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1 28790 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 18, 2011 / Notices Microsoft Word. Please make reference to Docket Number NIOSH–238. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle R. Martin, M.A., NIOSH/CDC, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, telephone (304) 285–5734, e-mail mij2@cdc.gov. Dated: May 11, 2011. John Howard, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–12166 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–19–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Injury Prevention; Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Contact Person for More Information: Roger Rosa, Executive Secretary, BSC, NIOSH, CDC, 395 E Street, SW., Suite 9200, Patriots Plaza Building, Washington, DC 20201, Telephone: (202) 245–0655, Fax: (202) 245–0664. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: May 11, 2011. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting for the aforementioned committee: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH) [FR Doc. 2011–12177 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Time and Date: 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m., June 7, 2011. Place: Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024. Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. The meeting room accommodates approximately 50 people. Teleconference available toll-free; please dial (877) 328–2816, Participant Pass Code 6558291. Purpose: The Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and by delegation the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are authorized under Sections 301 and 308 of the Public Health Service Act to conduct directly or by grants or contracts, research, experiments, and demonstrations relating to occupational safety and health and to mine health. The Board of Scientific Counselors shall provide guidance to the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on research and prevention programs. Specifically, the Board shall provide guidance on the Institute’s research activities related to developing and evaluating hypotheses, systematically documenting findings and disseminating results. The Board shall evaluate the degree to which the activities of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: (1) Conform to appropriate scientific standards, (2) address current, relevant needs, and (3) produce intended results. Matters to be Discussed: NIOSH Director update; NIOSH Carcinogen Policy; discussions on the Implementation of the National Academies Program Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention; Personal Protective Technologies; Health Hazard Evaluations; Construction Safety and Health; Traumatic VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:31 May 17, 2011 Jkt 223001 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial Review The meeting announced below concerns Member Conflict Review, Program Announcement (PA) 07–318, initial review. In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the aforementioned meeting: Time and Date: 1 p.m.–3 p.m., June 22, 2011 (Closed). Place: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, Telephone: (304) 285–6143. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c)(4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the initial review, discussion, and evaluation of ‘‘Member Conflict Review, PA 07–318.’’ Contact Person for More Information: Bernadine Kuchinski, PhD, Scientific Review Administrator, Office of Extramural Programs, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Pkwy, MS C–7, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226; Telephone: (513) 533–8511. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: May 11, 2011. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–12179 Filed 5–17–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial review. The meeting announced below concerns Affordable Care Act (ACA): Childhood Obesity Research Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DP11–007, Panel A, initial review. In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the aforementioned meeting: Time and Date: 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m., June 7, 2011 (Closed) 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., June 8, 2011 (Closed) 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., June 9, 2011 (Closed) Place: Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30308, Telephone: (404) 989–8305. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c) (4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92–463. Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the initial review, discussion, and evaluation of ‘‘Affordable Care Act (ACA): Childhood Obesity Research Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DP11– 007, Panel A,’’ initial review. Contact Person for More Information: Brenda Colley Gilbert, PhD, M.S.P.H., Director, Extramural Research Program Office, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mailstop K92, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone: (770) 488–6295, BJC4@cdc.gov. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28789-28790]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-12166]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Docket Number NIOSH-238]


Draft Alert Entitled ``Preventing Occupational Respiratory 
Disease From Dampness in Office Buildings, Schools, and Other 
Nonindustrial Buildings''

AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of draft document for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 
announces the availability of a draft Alert entitled ``Preventing 
Occupational Respiratory Disease from Dampness in Office Buildings, 
Schools, and other Nonindustrial Buildings'' now available for public 
comment. The draft document and instructions for submitting comments 
can be found at: https://nioshdev.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/review/docket238/default.html. The purpose of this Alert is to provide workers and 
employers with information necessary for prevention of respiratory 
disease and proper response to damp building conditions. This guidance 
does not have the force and effect of the law.
    Public Comment Period: Comments must be received by July 12, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted to the NIOSH Docket 
Office, identified by Docket Number NIOSH-238, by any of the following 
ways:
     Mail: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 
4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226.
     Facsimile: (513) 533-8285.
     E-mail: nioshdocket@cdc.gov.
    All information received in response to this notice will be 
available for public examination and copying at the NIOSH Docket 
Office, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Room 109, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. The 
comment period for NIOSH-238 will close on July 12, 2011. All comments 
received will be available on the NIOSH Docket Web page at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket, by August 9, 2011, and comments will be 
available in writing by request. NIOSH includes all comments received 
without change in the docket, including any personal information 
provided. All electronic comments should be formatted as

[[Page 28790]]

Microsoft Word. Please make reference to Docket Number NIOSH-238.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle R. Martin, M.A., NIOSH/CDC, 
1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, telephone (304) 285-5734, 
e-mail mij2@cdc.gov.

    Dated: May 11, 2011.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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