Workplace Safety and Health

How much weight can a pregnant woman lift at work? The infographic visually depicts provisional recommended weight limits that NIOSH proposes most pregnant workers with uncomplicated pregnancies would be able to lift without increased risk of adverse maternal and fetal health consequences.

On Mother’s Day we recognize the Mother of Occupational Health & Safety, Alice Hamilton.

Obesity can affect the livelihood of truck drivers.

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we want to thank all truck drivers for their hard work and dedication. Let’s help keep them safe and well! How can NIOSH share health info with #truckers?

Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the U.S. Outdoor workers need to be aware of sun safety. More info at Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer

NIOSH is proud to be part of National Public Health Week. Every day millions of workers in the U.S. face the risk of work-related injuries and illnesses. By protecting workers and their families, NIOSH contributes to the public health solution.

NIOSH Women in Science: through video Kendra talks about how her environmental health studies and research experience led to a meaningful career in workplace safety and health at NIOSH.

Check out the new, streamlined NIOSH homepage.

NIOSH is conducting a survey of veterans to obtain information about barriers and facilitators to employment and the role that assistance animals can serve in the work life of veterans with physical and mental disabilities. Please take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W6T8J8C

NIOSH is conducting a survey of veterans to obtain information about barriers and facilitators to employment and the role that assistance animals can serve in the work life of veterans with physical and mental disabilities. Please take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W6T8J8C

The Women in Science video series spotlights a few of NIOSH’s many talented and diverse female scientists.

NIOSH Women in Science: through video Tara talks about how rewarding it is to see her research benefit workers.

NIOSH Women in Science: through video Kellie shares her journey to psychology and the satisfaction she gets knowing her research is helping workers.

NIOSH Women in Science: through video Deborah talks about how she fell in love with Engineering and why she enjoys her job so much.

NIOSH Women in Science: through video Sudha shares how she made the jump from Neurosurgery to Occupational Medicine.

NIOSH Women in Science: through video Rebecca talks about how her adventures abroad steered her towards a career in Health Communication.