EXAMINER NEWS---LAWLER ETAL., OFFICIALS OPPOSE OSHA'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROPOSAL, A SUBJECT OF MUCH CONVERSATION LOCALLY

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Officials Oppose OSHA’s Emergency Response Proposal
July 25, 2024---Examiner Media

By Caitlyn Ferrante

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R) and other officials held a press conference at the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department Monday to address the new OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rule that could harm local fire departments and taxpayers. 

Lawler was joined by State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R-Yorktown), State Senator Rob Rolison (R), and many Putnam Valley volunteer firefighters, all expressing serious concerns of the potential effects of OSHA’s proposed emergency response standard.

On Feb. 5, OSHA’s Emergency Response proposal was released to update and replace the existing Fire Brigades Standard issued in 1980. The new regulations seek to cover a broader range of emergency responders and incorporate workplace protections from occupational hazards. It outlines new training requirements, equipment upgrades, and other allocation of resources for fire departments across the country.  However, officials maintained this new standard would be incredibly burdensome to volunteer-based departments and services. MORE AT Officials Oppose OSHA’s Emergency Response Proposal | The Examiner News