Department of Labor Boards and Committees

Hazard Abatement Board

Mission

The Hazard Abatement Board (HAB) aims to proactively improve occupational safety and health across the state by recommending standard updates and providing financial grants for training and capital abatement projects. The Board’s activities include suggesting updates to safety standards to the Commissioner of Labor.

Furthermore, they distribute Occupational Safety & Health Training & Education (OSH T&E) grants to support training for employers, labor unions, schools, non-profits, and trade groups. The Board also oversees the awarding of Capital Abatement Project (CAP) grants to public employers.

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Upcoming Events

Next Meeting

To be determined

Future Meeting Dates

June 17, 2026

September 23, 2026

December 9, 2026

Member Information

The members serve without salary or other compensation. They are eligible for reimbursement for qualifying expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Member Name	Title, Organization	County of Residence	2024 Expenses	2025 Expenses	2026 Expenses
Franklin Mirer Ph.D., CIH	CUNY, School of Public Health, Professor Emeritus Environmental, Occupational, and Geospatial Health Sciences	Kings	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Michael Demars	HFM BOCES Career and Technical Center, Fire Science and EMS Instructor	Montgomery	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Ms. Ann Marie Taliercio	UNITEHERE! Union Local 150, President and Representative	Onondaga	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Vacant
Vacant

The membership of the board shall consist of five persons appointed by the governor of whom one shall be upon the recommendation of the temporary president of the senate, one upon the recommendation of the
speaker of the assembly, and one upon the recommendation of the state comptroller.

§ 27-a(15). Safety and health standards for public employees.

2026-2027 Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program

The Hazard Abatement Board (HAB), in partnership with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), (collectively referred to as NYSDOL/HAB) is making approximately $5.9 million in funding available under this Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (OSH T&E) Request for Proposals (RFP). Funds awarded under this RFP may be used to support activities occurring between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027.

2026-2027 Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program Request for Proposals (RFP)

The funds will support the provision of occupational safety and health training and education programs to employees and businesses at locations throughout New York State (NYS), including toxic substance education services, training and education for employees concerning the prevention of occupational diseases and injuries, and any other services deemed effective to promote the prevention of accidents and illness.

2026-2027 OSH T&E Questions & Answers

Additional Information

Awards

2018-2019 Hazard Abatement Board Awards