Health and Safety Branch
The Health and Safety Branch is a team of environmental, health, and safety professionals dedicated to reducing or eliminating the risks of illness and injury from occupational and environmental health hazards at NIEHS.
Services Provided
The Health and Safety Branch provides the following Institute-wide services:
- Chemical, biological, radiation and physical safety
- Fire protection
- Emergency preparedness
- Environmental protection and hazardous waste management
- Occupational health services
- Workers' compensation
- Health and safety training
Branch Leadership
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Scott E. Merkle, CIH
Chief, Health and Safety Branch
Health, safety and environmental protection policies -
Tel (919) 541-7933
Fax (919) 541-1893
merkle@niehs.nih.gov