National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - NIOSH
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www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
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4676 Columbia Parkway
Mail Stop C-13
Cincinnati,
OH 45226-1998
800-CDC-INFO (Voice - Toll-free, (232-4636))
513-533-8328 (Voice, Outside the U.S.)
513-533-8347 (FAX)
Description
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a Federal agency established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 with responsibility for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injuries. The Institute's day-to-day functions include: investigating potentially hazardous working conditions as requested by employers or employees; evaluating hazards in the workplace, ranging from chemicals to machinery; creating and disseminating methods for preventing disease, injury, and disability; and conducting research and providing scientifically valid recommendations for protecting workers.
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