General Session: OSHA Proposed Rule

April 22, 2024

3:00 pm –

4:00 pm

Tracks: Workforce & HR

On February 5, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), that will provide the first update to the Fire Brigade Standards published 44 years ago. The comment period for the Proposed Rule will close on June 21, 2024, and will significantly impact Fire, EMS, and Technical Rescue organizations.

Join the AAA’s HR & Operations Consultant, Scott Moore, as well as an expert panel for an overview of the Proposed Rule’s new requirements which include additional administrative obligations, job-related training, physical and mental health, and initial and ongoing assessments for emergency response employees. While the Proposed Rule has not been finalized, it is clear that OSHA is committed to addressing the safety in EMS organizations.

Speakers:

Scott Moore
Principal
WMK Law Group

Scott A. Moore, Esq. has been in the emergency medical services field for over 32 years. Scott has held various executive positions at several ambulance services in Massachusetts. Scott is a licensed attorney, specializing in Human Resources, employment and labor law, employee benefits, ambulance service reimbursement, and corporate compliance matters. Scott is the Human Resources & Operational Consultant to the American Ambulance Association (AAA) and frequently lectures at EMS conferences....

Tom Baldwin
Vice President of Safety
Global Medical Response

Tom Baldwin is the Vice President of Safety for Global Medical Response (GMR). He leads a 44-person professional safety team that supports 8,000 ground ambulances, 500 air medical aircraft and 150 fire apparatus. He was a leader during GMR’s national COVID-19 response, responsible for the safety of the company’s 38,000 employees—including critical, frontline first responders and call center personnel—as well as the development of augmented safety protocols in the wake...

Samantha Hilker
Director of Strategic Initiatives
American Ambulance Association

Samantha Hilker is a seasoned professional in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the American Ambulance Association. Samantha has dedicated herself to advancing the standards and impact of EMS for over 15 years. Armed with a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership, Samantha brings a unique blend of academic insight and practical experience to her role. As a licensed paramedic, she has...