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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NIOSH's mission is to develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice.
NIOSH has the mandate to assure "every man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources." The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as a research institute focused on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. It has more than 1,300 employees spread across the United States, from a diverse set of fields including epidemiology, medicine, nursing, industrial hygiene, and safety.
NIOSH has nine centers that foster collaboration and research across the agency and with partners. This approach promotes strategic coordination of NIOSH's work. NIOSH also works with global partners in areas of mutual interest to fill knowledge gaps and to enhance the impact of translating research into practice for workers both in the U.S. and in other countries. NIOSH is committed to building strong connections with partners in the international occupational health and safety community.
NIOSH’s mobile health unit will visit coal miners in West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana to screen for Black Lung. See the full list of…
The OSHA & NIOSH-compliant Honeywell 5400 Series respirator fits a variety of face types comfortably with a 200 degree field of vision, downward view for optimal sight in…
The NIOSH-approved 5303 Half Facepiece Disposable Respirator from 3M helps provide protection against certain organic vapors and acid gases with no assembly required.
The Moldex 2200 NIOSH-approved two-strap disposable N95 particulate respirator is made in the U.S. with Dura-Mesh shell to keep shape in hot, humid conditions without a metal…
The NIOSH & ANSI-rated Z4 welding respirator from RPB is lightweight & ergonomic, designed to withstand the demands of harsh welding operations, & can mount various…
President Trump signed a continuing resolution Nov. 12, allowing safety agencies to resume full operations until Jan. 30. FY26 appropriations must be finalized before the new…
Seven U.S. safety associations - ABSA International, AIHA, ASSP, HFES, IHMM, ISEA, and NSC - have urged Congress and President Trump to keep the government open during budget…
The NIOSH-certified Elmridge iEvac E500 respirator won first place in the 2025 NSC New Product Showcase Awards. It features a flexible material, wide view, and filter mounting…
Over 7,500 votes were cast during this year’s New Product Showcase Awards at the 2025 NSC Safety Expo, choosing a protective hood, safety helmet, and fall protection system as…
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board found emergency response plans and training to be inadequate in its final report on the 2024 toxic ammonia refrigerant release at Cuisine Solutions.
Matrix Design Group exhibited its OmniPro Vision AI collision avoidance system that can help prevent accidents in blind spots and high-traffic areas at the 2025 NSC Safety Expo.
The document from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and multiple partners builds on resources developed under the Occupational Safety and Health…
