Meeting Schedule
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, December 2, 3:30PM.
Details to follow.
Upcoming Meetings:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Tuesday, December 2 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, March 18 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, June 17 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, September 23 |
| 2026 | Wednesday, December 9 |
Staff Contact
Beth Geleta
Workforce Programs Manager 1, WIOA & Grants Administration
(518) 402-0455
[email protected]
Responsibilities
The Hazard Abatement Board may suggest updates to safety standards to the Commissioner of Labor. They also give out 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.
Membership 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 |
Meeting History
| Date | Location | Agenda | Video | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | Albany New york & Syracuse, NY | June 10, 2025 Agenda | June 10, 2025 Video | June 10, 2025 Minutes |
| April 17, 2025 | AlbanyNew york & Syracuse, NY | April 17, 2025 Agenda | April 17, 2025 Video | April 17, 2025 Minutes |
| April 24, 2024 | White PlainsNew York, & Syracuse, NY | April 24, 2024 Agenda | April 24, 2024 Video | April 24, 2024 Minutes |
| 2023 | Albany, NY | 2023 Agenda | 2023 Minutes | |
| 2022 | Virtually | 2022 Agenda | 2022 Minutes | |
| 2021 | Virtually | 2021 Agenda | 2021 Minutes | |
| 2020 | Virtually | 2020 Agenda | 2020 Minutes | |
| 2019 | Albany, NY | 2019 Agenda | 2019 Minutes |
Awards
Resources
Authority: NYS Labor Law Section 27-a(15)
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Request for Review of Capital Abatement Project Design (HB1)
Request for Review of Capital Abatement Project Design (PDF)
Download
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Application for Capital Abatement Project Funding (HB2)
Application for Capital Abatement Project Funding (PDF)
Download
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Capital Abatement Project HB52
Instructions on How to Obtain Capital Abatement Project Funding (PDF)
Download