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266]
Criteria for a Recommended Standard;
Occupational Exposure to Heat and
Hot Environments; Draft Criteria
Document Availability
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 and public meeting.
AGENCY:
The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health of the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention announces the availability of
a draft Criteria Document entitled
Criteria for a Recommended Standard:
Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot
Environments for public comment. To
view the notice and related materials,
visit https://www.regulations.gov and
enter CDC–2013–0025 in the search
field and click ‘‘Search.’’ Comments
may be provided to the NIOSH docket,
as well as given orally at the meeting.
DATES: Public comment period:
Comments must be received by
February 25, 2014.
Public Meeting Time and Date:
February 13, 2014, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.,
SUMMARY:
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Eastern Time. Please note that public
comments may end before the time
indicated, following the last call for
comments. Members of the public who
wish to provide public comments
should plan to attend the meeting at the
start time listed.
Place: Robert A. Taft Laboratories,
4676 Columbia Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH
45226. Room: Taft Auditorium.
Status: The meeting is open to the
public, limited only by the space
available. The meeting space
accommodates approximately 100
people. In addition, there will be an
audio teleconference line for those who
cannot attend in person. There is no
registration fee to attend this public
meeting. However, those wishing to
attend are encouraged to register by
February 5, 2014 with the NIOSH
Docket Office at 513/533–8611 or email
nioshdocket@cdc.gov.
Security Considerations: Due to
mandatory security clearance
procedures at the Robert A. Taft
Laboratories, in-person attendees must
present valid government-issued picture
identification to security personnel
upon entering the building and go
through an airport-type security check.
Non-U.S. Citizens: Because of CDC
Security Regulations, any non-U.S.
citizen wishing to attend this meeting
must provide the following information
in writing to the NIOSH Docket Officer
at the address below no later than
January 13, 2014 to allow time for
mandatory CDC facility security
clearance procedures to be completed.
1. Name:
2. Gender:
3. Date of Birth:
4. Place of Birth (city, province, state,
country):
5. Citizenship:
6. Passport Number:
7. Date of Passport Issue:
8. Date of Passport Expiration:
9. Type of Visa:
10. U.S. Naturalization Number (if a
naturalized citizen):
11. U.S. Naturalization Date (if a
naturalized citizen):
12. Visitor’s Organization:
13. Organization Address:
14. Organization Telephone Number:
15. Visitor’s Position/Title within the
Organization:
This information will be transmitted
to the CDC Security Office for approval.
Visitors will be notified as soon as
approval has been obtained. Non-U.S.
citizens are encouraged to participate in
the audio conferencing due to the extra
clearance involved with in-person
attendance.
Attendee and Speaker Registration:
Attendees are encouraged to sign up by
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February 5, 2014 with the NIOSH
Docket Office. Individuals wishing to
speak during the meeting may sign up
when registering with the NIOSH
Docket Office no later than February 5,
2014, at 513/533–8611 or by email at
nioshdocket@cdc.gov. Those who have
not signed up to present in advance may
be allowed to present at the meeting if
time allows.
Persons wanting to provide oral
comments will be permitted up to 20
minutes. If additional time becomes
available, presenters will be notified.
Oral comments given at the meeting
must also be submitted to the docket in
writing in order to be considered by the
Agency.
Priority for attendance will be given
to those providing oral comments. Other
requests to attend the meeting will then
be accommodated on a first-come basis.
Unreserved walk-in attendees will not
be admitted due to security clearance
requirements.
Purpose of the Meeting: To discuss
and obtain comments on the draft
document, ‘‘Criteria for a Recommended
Standard: Occupational Exposure to
Heat and Hot Environments’’. Special
emphasis will be placed on discussion
of the following:
Overall Questions
(1) Is worker acclimatization clearly
explained and presented?
(2) Are there any additional
recommendations that should be made?
(3) Is there any additional information
on hydration that should be considered?
(4) Are there any additional risk
factors for heat-related illnesses that
should be discussed?
(5) Are there any additional examples
of auxiliary body cooling and protective
clothing that should be included?
(6) Are there any additional research
needs that should be mentioned?
(7) Are there any additional references
that should be included?
Written comments will be accepted at
the meeting. Written comments may
also be submitted by any of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert
A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia
Parkway, MS C–34, Cincinnati, Ohio
45226.
All material submitted to the Agency
should reference the agency name and
docket number (CDC–2013–0025;
NIOSH–266). All electronic comments
should be formatted as Microsoft Word.
Please make reference to CDC–2013–
0025 and Docket Number NIOSH–266.
All information received in response
to this notice will be available for public
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examination and copying at the NIOSH
Docket Office, Room 109, 4676
Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio,
45226.
Background: Workers who are
exposed to extreme heat or work in hot
environments may be at risk of heat
stress. Exposure to extreme heat can
result in occupational illnesses and
injuries. Heat stress can result in heatrelated illnesses such as heat stroke,
heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat
rashes. Heat can also increase the risk of
injuries in workers as it may result in
sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses,
and dizziness. Burns may also occur as
a result of accidental contact with hot
surfaces or steam. Workers at risk of
heat stress include outdoor workers and
workers in hot environments such as
firefighters, bakery workers, farmers,
construction workers, miners, boiler
room workers, factory workers, and
others.
In 1986, NIOSH published a Criteria
Document on hot environments [DHHS
(NIOSH) Publication No. 86–113] https://
www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/86-113/86113.pdf which identified many of the
effects of heat, provided information on
appropriate measuring techniques, and
made recommendations for
occupational standards, prevention and
control. In recent years, including
during the oil spill response of 2010,
questions were raised regarding whether
this document needed to be updated
with additional research and findings.
Recent literature was reviewed to
determine areas that needed updating
and revision.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brenda Jacklitsch, Phone: (513) 533–
8369, Email: GWE6@CDC.GOV, NIOSH,
MS–C32, Robert A. Taft Laboratories,
4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
45226.
Dated: December 20, 2013.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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[Docket Number CDC–2013–0001, NIOSH
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Issuance of Final Guidance Publication
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
AGENCY:
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(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC),
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice of issuance of final
guidance publication.
The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC),
announces the availability of the
following publication: ‘‘Protecting the
Nanotechnology Workforce: NIOSH
Nanotechnology Research and Guidance
Strategic Plan 2013–2016’’ [NIOSH
2014–106].
ADDRESSES: This document may be
obtained at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
docs/2014-106/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Charles Geraci, NIOSH Nanotechnology
Research Center, Education and
Information Division, Robert A. Taft
Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, OH 45226, telephone
(513)533–8339.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 20, 2013.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
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Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Subcommittee on Procedures Review,
Advisory Board on Radiation and
Worker Health (ABRWH), National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH)
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 subcommittee:
Time and Date: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, February 13, 2014.
Place: Audio Conference Call via FTS
Conferencing. The USA toll-free, dial-in
number is 1–866–659–0537 and the pass
code is 9933701.
Status: Open to the public, without a
verbal public comment period. The public is
welcome to submit written comments in
advance of the meeting, to the contact person
below. Written comments received in
advance of the meeting will be included in
the official record of the meeting. The public
is also welcome to listen to the meeting by
joining the teleconference at the USA toll-
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
[CDC-2013-0025, Docket Number NIOSH-266]
Criteria for a Recommended Standard; Occupational Exposure to
Heat and Hot Environments; Draft Criteria Document Availability
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 and public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the
availability of a draft Criteria Document entitled Criteria for a
Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot
Environments for public comment. To view the notice and related
materials, visit https://www.regulations.gov and enter CDC-2013-0025 in
the search field and click ``Search.'' Comments may be provided to the
NIOSH docket, as well as given orally at the meeting.
DATES: Public comment period: Comments must be received by February 25,
2014.
Public Meeting Time and Date: February 13, 2014, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Eastern Time. Please note that public comments may end before the time
indicated, following the last call for comments. Members of the public
who wish to provide public comments should plan to attend the meeting
at the start time listed.
Place: Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 4676 Columbia Pkwy.,
Cincinnati, OH 45226. Room: Taft Auditorium.
Status: The meeting is open to the public, limited only by the
space available. The meeting space accommodates approximately 100
people. In addition, there will be an audio teleconference line for
those who cannot attend in person. There is no registration fee to
attend this public meeting. However, those wishing to attend are
encouraged to register by February 5, 2014 with the NIOSH Docket Office
at 513/533-8611 or email nioshdocket@cdc.gov.
Security Considerations: Due to mandatory security clearance
procedures at the Robert A. Taft Laboratories, in-person attendees must
present valid government-issued picture identification to security
personnel upon entering the building and go through an airport-type
security check.
Non-U.S. Citizens: Because of CDC Security Regulations, any non-
U.S. citizen wishing to attend this meeting must provide the following
information in writing to the NIOSH Docket Officer at the address below
no later than January 13, 2014 to allow time for mandatory CDC facility
security clearance procedures to be completed.
1. Name:
2. Gender:
3. Date of Birth:
4. Place of Birth (city, province, state, country):
5. Citizenship:
6. Passport Number:
7. Date of Passport Issue:
8. Date of Passport Expiration:
9. Type of Visa:
10. U.S. Naturalization Number (if a naturalized citizen):
11. U.S. Naturalization Date (if a naturalized citizen):
12. Visitor's Organization:
13. Organization Address:
14. Organization Telephone Number:
15. Visitor's Position/Title within the Organization:
This information will be transmitted to the CDC Security Office for
approval. Visitors will be notified as soon as approval has been
obtained. Non-U.S. citizens are encouraged to participate in the audio
conferencing due to the extra clearance involved with in-person
attendance.
Attendee and Speaker Registration: Attendees are encouraged to sign
up by
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February 5, 2014 with the NIOSH Docket Office. Individuals wishing to
speak during the meeting may sign up when registering with the NIOSH
Docket Office no later than February 5, 2014, at 513/533-8611 or by
email at nioshdocket@cdc.gov. Those who have not signed up to present
in advance may be allowed to present at the meeting if time allows.
Persons wanting to provide oral comments will be permitted up to 20
minutes. If additional time becomes available, presenters will be
notified. Oral comments given at the meeting must also be submitted to
the docket in writing in order to be considered by the Agency.
Priority for attendance will be given to those providing oral
comments. Other requests to attend the meeting will then be
accommodated on a first-come basis. Unreserved walk-in attendees will
not be admitted due to security clearance requirements.
Purpose of the Meeting: To discuss and obtain comments on the draft
document, ``Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure
to Heat and Hot Environments''. Special emphasis will be placed on
discussion of the following:
Overall Questions
(1) Is worker acclimatization clearly explained and presented?
(2) Are there any additional recommendations that should be made?
(3) Is there any additional information on hydration that should be
considered?
(4) Are there any additional risk factors for heat-related
illnesses that should be discussed?
(5) Are there any additional examples of auxiliary body cooling and
protective clothing that should be included?
(6) Are there any additional research needs that should be
mentioned?
(7) Are there any additional references that should be included?
Written comments will be accepted at the meeting. Written comments
may also be submitted by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: NIOSH Docket Office, Robert A. Taft Laboratories,
4676 Columbia Parkway, MS C-34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226.
All material submitted to the Agency should reference the agency
name and docket number (CDC-2013-0025; NIOSH-266). All electronic
comments should be formatted as Microsoft Word. Please make reference
to CDC-2013-0025 and Docket Number NIOSH-266.
All information received in response to this notice will be
available for public examination and copying at the NIOSH Docket
Office, Room 109, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45226.
Background: Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot
environments may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure to extreme heat
can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat stress can
result in heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion,
heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can also increase the risk of
injuries in workers as it may result in sweaty palms, fogged-up safety
glasses, and dizziness. Burns may also occur as a result of accidental
contact with hot surfaces or steam. Workers at risk of heat stress
include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments such as
firefighters, bakery workers, farmers, construction workers, miners,
boiler room workers, factory workers, and others.
In 1986, NIOSH published a Criteria Document on hot environments
[DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 86-113] https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/86-113/86-113.pdf which identified many of the effects of heat, provided
information on appropriate measuring techniques, and made
recommendations for occupational standards, prevention and control. In
recent years, including during the oil spill response of 2010,
questions were raised regarding whether this document needed to be
updated with additional research and findings. Recent literature was
reviewed to determine areas that needed updating and revision.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Jacklitsch, Phone: (513) 533-
8369, Email: GWE6@CDC.GOV, NIOSH, MS-C32, Robert A. Taft Laboratories,
4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226.
Dated: December 20, 2013.
John Howard,
Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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