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Directorate of Science,
Technology and Medicine (DSTM) |
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Activities
- Provides special expertise in safety engineering and industrial hygiene to support program activities
in the field and the National Office. Reviews proposed abatement plans and agreements; does onsite evaluations of the
effectiveness of control methods; and responds to requests for information to support general duty clause citations or address
special situations in the field. Provides assistance in assessing variance applications; participate in standards development
activities; conducts training and provides support to the Training Institute;
and assists in developing standards interpretations.
- Disseminates information to the public about hazards and protective measures. Prepares the
OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) with detailed
information about special hazards and control measures. Develops hazard information bulletins; self-assessment guides
and procedures; and videotapes to disseminate up-to-date technical information.
- Maintains technical liaisons with other organizations. Represents the Agency on the National
Response Team and in Federal Emergency Management Administration activities. Participates in development of national consensus
standards in ANSI and NFPA.
USDOL/OSHA/DSTM/OSTA
Room N3655, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
(202)693-2095 |
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