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20 <br /> Challenges <br /> • OSHA changes and associated impacts <br /> — 29 CFR 1910. 156 is the fire brigade standard <br /> — Originally adopted in 1980 and never fully updated <br /> — Increased requirement for medical monitoring will significantly <br /> increase the demand on already limited budgets <br /> — Heavy dependency on N FPA standards <br /> • Currently are considered best practice but not mandated to comply, as part <br /> of OSHA becomes mandatory to comply <br /> • Approximately 35 NFPA standards referenced or adopted fully <br /> • Compliance obligation starts on the effective date of the rule <br /> — Applies to all departments with one or more employees <br /> • volunteers that receive a per call reimbursement may be included <br /> — Still in draft stages but will be expensive to comply if adopted <br /> 20 <br />