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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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Updates
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When you can’t eliminate or lessen the noise, hearing protection can be quite effective when chosen correctly, fit well, and used consistently. Learn more about choosing the correct hearing protection for your environment: https://bit.ly/4gHvgPV
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The Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation Applications Manual has been around for many years. Learn more about this popular ergonomics risk assessment tool, that’s also available in an app: https://bit.ly/47MaD0P
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Each year 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. Increasing the distance between the workers and the noise source can help reduce workers’ noise exposure. Learn more ways to prevent occupational hearing loss: https://bit.ly/3Y1inc4
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The nomination period for the WTC Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) is now open. Nominations must be received no later than November 11, 2024. The Administrator is seeking nominations for the following categories: 🔹 Two (2) occupational physicians, one of whom should have experience treating WTC rescue and recovery workers; 🔹 Environmental medicine/environmental health professional; 🔹 Toxicologist; 🔹 Epidemiologist; 🔹 Representative of WTC responders; and 🔹 Representative of certified-eligible WTC survivors. Learn more about the STAC and how to submit a nomination: https://bit.ly/3YcH6KH.
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If you cannot reduce your noise exposure by turning down the volume, moving away from the sound, or limiting the time you are exposed, hearing protection is your only option. But hearing protection comes in so many styles, materials, color, and sizes – how can you know which is best for you? Find 3 tips to choosing the right hearing protection for you: https://bit.ly/3TJd9iw
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid advances leading to cutting‐edge innovations in language, vision, reasoning, and human‐machine collaboration across industries, economies, and labor markets. In the workplace, the adoption of AI technologies can result in a broad range of hazards and risks to workers. A new commentary discusses the challenges of managing AI risks to worker health, safety, and wellbeing and presents five risk management options to promote the use of trustworthy and ethical AI in workplaces. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gh6kOS
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A recent survey found high job pressures and long work hours among loggers and log truck drivers. These workers, however, also reported a high level of job satisfaction, including high job support, good physical health and quality of life, and low stress. Read more on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/4d9ZN5N
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This week is Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters and EMS workers who respond to roadway emergencies, such as vehicle crashes, can face multiple hazards. Truck-mounted attenuators are energy-absorbing devices attached to the rear of trailers or trucks that can reduce risks to workers by reducing the force of impact. Fire and EMS departments are starting to use these devices to protect workers and equipment. Read more on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/3U42ejJ
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Work plays a significant role in workers’ mental health. Our research shows that mental health worsens with chronic exposure to occupational stress. Employers have a unique opportunity to invest in workers’ mental health and well-being. On World Mental Health Day, commit to investing in your workers’ mental health: https://bit.ly/4eyvrvx