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NIOSH webinar to discuss aging workforce

September 6, 2016

Washington – The next webinar in NIOSH’s Total Worker Health series will provide an “overview of theory, research data, obstacles and potential solutions for addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging workforce.”

NIOSH seeking feedback on Center for Motor Vehicle Safety

August 31, 2016

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Washington – NIOSH is scheduled to host an online-only meeting to gather input from the public regarding the effectiveness of the agency’s Center for Motor Vehicle Safety, as well as ideas for the center’s future.

Calling all innovators: Safety agencies launch hearing-conservation technology contest

August 3, 2016

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Washington – In an effort to encourage the development of technology to combat work-related hearing loss, OSHA, NIOSH, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration have partnered on a new competition.

NIOSH releases mobile app for chemical hazard guide

July 22, 2016

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Washington – NIOSH has created a mobile app to accompany its Pocket Guide on Chemical Hazards.

Setting the agenda: NIOSH seeks input on health care, social assistance safety

July 12, 2016

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Washington – NIOSH is seeking feedback on improving workplace safety and health for health care and social assistance sector workers, as part of the National Occupational Research Agenda.

NIOSH, OSHA partner on training to address risks of home health care work

June 30, 2016

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Washington – NIOSH and OSHA have teamed up to offer free online training intended to help home health care workers identify hazards, report safety issues and mitigate risks.

NIOSH launches ‘PPE info’ database

June 8, 2016

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Washington – NIOSH has developed a database it calls a “comprehensive tool” for searching “relevant standards, associated product types, target occupational groups, basic conformity assessment specifications and accredited lab information” related to personal protective equipment.

NIOSH asks for input on improving respiratory health among workers

June 7, 2016

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Washington – NIOSH’s Respiratory Health Division is seeking comments from stakeholders on ways to improve workers’ respiratory health.

NIOSH to convenience store owners: Take steps to protect workers from violence

May 23, 2016

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Washington – Simple changes to the store environment can help convenience store owners protect their employees from work-related violence, NIOSH researchers claim in a recent blog post.

Washington Update: Ensuring safety education and research

May 22, 2016

Kyle W. Morrison

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The White House fiscal year 2017 budget request seeks to eliminate funding for 18 NIOSH Education and Research Centers as well as the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Program, claiming the programs have outlived their usefulness. But supporters of the program are speaking out.