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2008
NIOSH Study Examines Safety, Health Implications of Fire Fighters’ Boots 12/18/08
Needs, Challenges, Approaches In Healthy Aging For Workers Will Be Mapped At February Conference 12/09/08
NIOSH Expresses Appreciation for National Academies’ Report on the Institute's Construction Safety, Health Program 11/07/08
NIOSH Announces Competitive Supervisory Position for r2p, Research and Tech Transfer; Deadline, November 18 11/06/08
NIOSH Announces Winners of NORA Intramural Competition 11/04/08
NIOSH to Host International Conference on Road Safety at Work 10/29/08
Dr. Paul Leigh of the University of California/Davis Wins 2007 NIOSH Director’s Award 10/20/08
NIOSH and the Williams College of Business, Xavier University, Partner to Advance ‘Bisuness Case’ for Job Safety, Health 10/03/08
NIOSH Nanotechnology Research News Notes:
New Papers on PPE, Toxicity; New Partnerships, Award 10/02/08
NIOSH Issues Final Report from Health Hazard Evaluation
To Assess Occupational Exposure to X-Rays from Baggage Screening Machines 10/01/08
IOM Panel’s Evaluation of Injury Prevention Program Provides Valuable Input for NIOSH Strategic Planning 09/02/08
Statement for Labor Day 2008 by NIOSH Acting Director Christine Branche, Ph.D. 08/28/08
NORA 2008 Partnering Award Honors Research Teamwork for Safe Lifting of Patients, Protecting Beryllium Workers 07/29/08
NORA Award for Innovative Research Honors Collaboration
on Supervisors’ Key Role in Reducing Musculoskeletal Risks 07/29/08
August 25 Submission Deadline: Proposals are Encouraged
for New WTC Grant Gunds for Community Members’ Health 07/24/08
NORA National Symposium in Denver Will Highlight Research Partnerships to Prevent Work-Related Injuries, Illnesses, and Deaths 07/14/08
NIOSH Seeks Comments on Revised Draft Asbestos Research Roadmap 06/30/08
NIOSH Expresses Appreciation for IOM Report on Personal Protective Technology Program 06/26/08
Vincent Castranova, NIOSH Researcher, Administrator,
Receives CDC Scientific Achievement Award 06/16/08
NIOSH Offers Online Library for Preventing Work Traffic Injuries 06/04/08
NIOSH Posts Draft Control Banding Document for Public Review and Comment 05/14/08
NIOSH Prevention Through Design Initiative is Showcased
in the April 2008 Edition of the Journal of Safety Research 05-01-08
NIOSH Recognizes 2008 Award Winners for Their Excellence and Dedication in Occupational Safety and Health Research 04-30-08
Workers Memorial Day 2008: Statement by NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. 04/23/08
NIOSH Teams on Innovative Safety Outreach With Hispanic Media 03/31/08
En Espanol
NIOSH, OSHA, and NHCA Establish Alliance on Workplace Hearing Loss Prevention 03/24/08
NIOSH Nominates Exemplary Scientific Contributions for CDC Charles C. Shepard Science Award for 2008 03/18/08
NIOSH Welcomes Respiratory Disease Research Review from National Academies' Panel 03/11/08
NIOSH Announces Schedule for Free, Confidential Screening in West Virginia for Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis 02/15/08
Studies Suggest Higher Risk for Contingent Workers Than in Traditional Employment, NIOSH Researchers Report 02/05/08
2007
NIOSH Informs, Leads Nanotechnology Actions by International Partner Organizations 12/19/07
NIOSH Welcomes National Academies' Panel Report From Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing Program Review 12/19/07
NIOSH Draft Offers Interim Guidance on Medical Screening
of Workers Pontentially Exposed to Engineered Nanoparticles 12/13/07
NIOSH Announces the National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS) for October 2008, Invites Abstracts of Presentations 12/06/07
NIOSH Web page on Body Art Offers Recommendations for Preventing Potential Bloodborne Pathogen Exposures 11/29/07
NIOSH Introduces Science Blog to Expand Communication, Stimulate Discussions 11/05/07
Simple Ways to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries in Construction are Described in New NIOSH Guide 11/05/07
NIOSH Seeks Input on Study Examining Truck Driver Safety and Health 11/01/07
NIOSH Web Resource on MRSA and the Workplace Recommends Ways to Prevent Risks of Infections 10/30/07
NIOSH Recommends Interventions to Prevent Electrocutions, Electric Shocks Involving Metal Ladders and Power Lines 10/17/07
NIOSH Offers High School Curriculum in Workplace Safety, Health 10/15/07
University of Washington Researcher Receives NIOSH Director’s Award 09/18/07
NIOSH, AIHA Renew Partnership to Improve Occupational Health, Safety 09/13/07
Statement for Labor Day 2007 by NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. 08/29/07
NORA FY 2008 Intramural Funding Awards Announced 08/23/07
NIOSH Offers Resources to Help Scope Retreat-Mining Risks, Design Safe Mining Operations, Conduct Safe Rescue 08/07/07
Precautions for Workers in Disaster Recovery and Emergency Response 08/02/07
Risks for Fatal Heart Attacks in Fire Fighters, Preventive Measures Highlighted in NIOSH Report 07/23/07
Supplementary Breaks For Data Operators Minimized Discomfort, Did Not Impair Productivity, NIOSH Study Reports 07/11/07
Preventing Deaths of Farm Workers in Manure Pits 07/03/07
NIOSH’s Hearing Loss Prevention Unit Featured at Health and Safety Conference 05/31/07
Prevention Through Design Initiative to be Launched at July 9-11 Workshop by NIOSH and Partners 05/24/07
Medical Surveillance for Health Care Workers Exposed to Hazardous Drugs Recommended in New NIOSH Report 05/18/07
Recommendations to Prevent Unintended Self-Injection,
Other Risks from Animal Antibiotic Micotil 300®, Issued by NIOSH 05/17/07
NIOSH Recognizes 2007 Award Winners for Their Excellence and Dedication
in Occupational Safety and Health Research 05/01/07
Workers Memorial Day 2007: Statement by NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. 04/26/07
OSHA and NIOSH jointly publish
a Safety and Health Information Bulletin to help protect surgical personnel
from needle stick injuries 04/12/07
Research Challenges in Work, Obesity, and Health Examined by NIOSH
Scientists, Colleague in Journal Paper 04/11/07
NIOSH Nominates Exemplary Studies for 2007 CDC Science Award 03/26/07
NIOSH Seeks Comment on Draft
Asbestos Research Roadmap 02/28/07
NIOSH Releases Nanotechnology Research
Progress Report 02/27/07
2006
Nanotechnology Conference on Health, Safety Issues Will Highlight Latest Findings, Guidance on Practices 11/21/06
NIOSH Receives
R&D 100 Award 2006 for Innovation in Mining Technology 11/3/06
Data From Survey for NIOSH on Workplace Violence
Reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 10/27/06
NIOSH, AOHP Sign Healthcare Workplace Agreement 10/17/06
NORA FY 2007 Intramural Funding Awards
Announced 10/11/06
NIOSH Document on Refractory Ceramic Fibers
Provides Thorough Review of Data, Exposure Recommendations 6/12/06
NIOSH Nominates Studies for Prestigious CDC Science Award 6/7/06
NIOSH Invites Public Comment on Dust Monitor Draft Report 5/30/06
NIOSH Recognizes 2006 Award Winners for Their Excellence in Science, Service, and Research to Practice 5/25/06
NIOSH Workers Memorial Day 2006: Statement by NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. 4/28/05
NIOSH Ceremony Highlights Award Under OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs 4/18/05
NIOSH Ceremony Highlights Award Under OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs 4/12/05
NIOSH Awards Funding to Ag Research Centers for Initiative to Reduce Tractor Deaths, Injuries 3/21/05
Public Comment on NIOSH Mining, Hearing Loss Programs is Sought by National Academies 3/6/05
NIOSH Offers Nanoparticle Information Library to Meet User's Needs for On-line Resource 2/23/05
NIOSH, AAOHN Will Partner on Research and Outreach Efforts to Prevent Occupational Injuries and Illnesses 2/21/05
2005
NIOSH To Form Field Research Team for Partnerships in Studying, Assessing Nanotechnology Processes 12/28/05
Comment on Hearing Loss Panel Membership is Encouraged by NIOSH as List is Posted 12/7/05
NIOSH Seeks Public Participation, Input for Town Hall Meetings on NORA 12/2/05
Draft Document on Titanium Dioxide Posted by NIOSH for Public Comment 11/23/05
NIOSH Issues First Two Air-Purifying Escape
Respirator Approvals Under Program for Certifying CBRN Respirators 10/31/05
Methods, Importance of Storytelling as a Training Tool in Mine Safety are Described in New Report 10/26/05
NIOSH Will Discuss Energy Research Program at Oct. 27 Public Meeting 10/24/05
NIOSH Posts Nanotechnology Approaches Document, Strategic Plan, Library 10/4/05
Statement for Labor Day 2005 by NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. 9/1/05
Power Line Hazard Awareness, Planning are Critical for Preventing Deaths: NIOSH Resources 7/26/05
'Focus On Nanotechnology': Web Newsletter
Reports New NIOSH Research Developments 7/26/05
NIOSH, European Agency Launch Joint Website as Global Portal 7/11/05
NIOSH Scientist's Paper on Innovative Analytical
Method Wins CDC Award for Excellence in Science 6/22/05
NIOSH Scientist's Paper on Innovative Analytical
Method Wins CDC Award for Excellence in Science 6/22/05
NIOSH Highlights Fire Fighter Fatality Prevention
Resources for National 'Stand Down' Safety Initiative 6/20/05
National Academies Evaluation of NIOSH Programs Described on New Web Topic Page 5/24/05
NIOSH Research Nominated for CDC Exemplary Science Award 5/16/05
NIOSH 2005 Awards Recognize Scientific Excellence, Service, Research to Practice 4/28/05
Statement on Workers Memorial Day 2005 by Dr. John Howard, NIOSH Director 4/28/05
Better Integration of Health Protection, Promotion
Sought in NIOSH Invitation to Create Centers for Excellence 4/21/05
Draft Expanded Chest Radiography Page Posted by NIOSH for Comment; Scope of Content Broadened 4/15/05
NIOSH Invites Stakeholder Input for NAS Nanotech Panel Meeting 3/10/05
Licensing Opportunities are Available for New Products Developed by NIOSH 3/3/05
NIOSH, Georgetown University Center Join to Advance Integration of Health, Safety, Economic Research 1/28/05
Medical Interns’ Risk for Car Crashes Linked With Extended Shifts in NIOSH-Funded Study 1/14/05
Further Evidence of GFAP as a Useful Marker is Offered in New Study by NIOSH, Partner Researchers 1/7/05
2004
NIOSH, ASSE Extend Collaborative Partnership to Improve Workplace Safety, Health 12/17/04
Views on Safety Factors by Air Operators, Pilots in Alaska are Reported from NIOSH-Funded Survey 12/7/04
User-Griendly Guidance in English, Spanish on Silicosis Prevention Outlined in NIOSH Booklet 11/23/04
Guide To Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools Provides Resource for Avoiding Musculoskeletal Injuries 11/3/04
Medical Errors Decreased When Work Schedules for Interns Were Limited, NIOSH- and AHRQ-Funded Studies Find 10/28/04
Needs, Avenues for Workplace Violence Prevention and Research to be Strategized at Workshop Sponsored by NIOSH, Partners 09/30/04
CDC/NIOSH Mine Safety Product Receives 2004 Industry R&D Award 09/28/04
Workshop will Offer Experienced 'How To' in Reducing Job Exposures to Hazardous Drugs 09/23/04
'STEPS' for Workplace Health, Productivity are Focus of October NIOSH Symposium
09/16/04
Requiring Safety Belt Use is Key Employer Policy for Preventing Job Vehicle Deaths, NIOSH Says
09/14/04
CDC Press Release: First Reports of Health Effects in World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers Find High Rates of Respiratory and Mental Health Problems
09/09/04
Statement on Labor Day 2004: John Howard, M.D., Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
09/02/04
Oral History Analysis of Mine Emergency Response Offered by NIOSH as Safety Training Resource
08/16/04
Recommendations to Prevent Firefighter Deaths in Training Dives are Offered by NIOSH
07/26/04
Bicycle Saddles Without Protruding Noses Reduce Pressure Associated With Erectile Dysfunction Masure, Study Finds
06/30/04
New DVD on Workplace Violence Offers Resources, Recommendations for Safety Measures on the Job
06/30/04
RAND-NIOSH Study Says New Approach Needed to Protect Emergency Responders in Terrorist Attacks and Disasters
06/16/04
Exemplary Science for Prevention of Work Injury, Illness Highlighted in NIOSH Papers
06/15/04
NIOSH, OSHA, Pallet Association Sign Alliance on Safety, Health in Solid Wood Packaging Industry
06/08/04
NIOSH's Hamilton, Keogh Awards for 2004 Recognize Scientific Excellence, Service
04/28/04
NIOSH Recommends Ways to Prevent Fatalities From Work-Related Roadway Crashes
04/07/04
Potential Work Risks From Hazardous Drugs, Ways to Control Exposures, Described in NIOSH Alert
03/29/04
NIOSH Certifies First Air-Purifying Respirators for Protection Against CBRN Exposures
03/16/04
Guidance for Assessing Safety, Health Fixes is Offered by NIOSH Through Web Site, Manual
03/15/04
Impacts of Long Working Hours Will be Examined in April Research Conference
03/05/04
Partners Enter Third Phase of Project to Evaluate ANSI Machine Safety Guideline
02/24/04
Limiting Job Exposures to Food Flavorings, Flavoring Ingredients, is Recommended in New Alert:
01/15/04
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