Heat-related illness can affect many outdoor and indoor workers. To prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries, employers should develop and use a comprehensive heat-related illness prevention program at the workplace. Learn who is at a greater risk for heat-related illness and ways to keep your workers safe this summer: https://bit.ly/3OeWmPM
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established NIOSH as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. NIOSH is part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It has the mandate to assure “every man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.” Comment Policy: Posted comments and images do not necessarily represent the views of CDC or NIOSH. If you are looking for official CDC information, please go to: www.cdc.gov. Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html to view CDC’s social media comment policy. Privacy Notice Regarding Third Party Websites: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses third-party Web sites to share information and to encourage collaboration with the public. Third-party Web sites are not Government-owned or Government-operated. They are controlled and operated by a third party not affiliated with CDC. The CDC Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party Web sites or applications. To learn more about CDC’s privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.cdc.gov/other/privacy.html.
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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh
External link for National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1971
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- Workplace Safety and Health and Public Health
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Washington, DC, US
Employees at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Updates
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NIOSH is working to address factors that affect equitable PPE protections such as standards development and design approaches to ensure PPE accommodates the size and shape of our diverse workforce. Read the proceedings and watch the workshop: https://bit.ly/3P91cRc
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To survive and thrive in a fast-changing world, workers need to keep updating their skills. Learn more about the importance of occupational safety and health skills in the future of work on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/40YYbYe
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The NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center’s Field Studies Team evaluates advanced materials and processes in many workplaces ranging from large manufacturers, research and development labs, and government facilities, to schools, libraries, and other non-industrial settings. Their efforts contribute to understanding health and safety risks in emerging industries that use nanomaterials. Learn more about their history and work: https://bit.ly/43LfMUT
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A constantly changing work environment and a shortage of occupational safety and health professionals may bring new challenges to the field. A recently published article discusses a framework to develop and evaluate Total Worker Health education and training programs with the changing needs of current and future occupational safety and health professionals in mind. Learn more on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/3wMK1ip
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NIOSH conducts risk assessments to estimate the likelihood and severity of adverse health effects in workers exposed to chemical substances including nanomaterials. These risk assessments support the development of occupational safety and health recommendations. We are highlighting the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center activities in risk assessment on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/4aPkxi4
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Challenge your team! U.S. fire departments with high participation in the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer can be recognized as a Gold Helmet Department. Learn more about the requirements: https://bit.ly/3xr3q8F
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A new blog post summarizes a recent paper addressing confusion regarding federal regulations and guidance on the use of air-purifying respirators in health care settings. Read more on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/4fdwj9o
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Returning to work from vacation? You may need time to acclimatize to the heat again. Gradually increase exposure time in hot environmental conditions over a 7-14 day period to prevent heat-related illness. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4c6kXlm
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The NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center’s Carbon Nanotube Registry is a long-term research effort dedicated to understanding workplace health risks associated with carbon nanotubes. Learn more on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/4dmsZYK
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