NIOSH is committed to protecting worker safety and health. www.cdc.gov/niosh NIOSH is part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established NIOSH as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. Department of Health and Human Services. It has the mandate to assure “every man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.” Discla
06/18/2026
Skin cancer is serious and can be life threatening. But it is often preventable. Reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours while working outdoors in the sun. Find more tips to protect yourself while working outdoors: https://bit.ly/4e5Zn2U
06/17/2026
The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program recently evaluated ventilation concerns and exposures to chemicals, bacteria, and mold among workers at a wastewater treatment plant.
NIOSH recommended addressing ventilation issues and reducing exposures to untreated sewage and chemicals — such as encouraging workers to change their clothing if it becomes soiled.
Read the full report: https://bit.ly/4wwqQ6m
06/16/2026
A quick check can make a difference. Use the NIOSH Certified Equipment List (CEL) to verify approval status and identify respirators that may no longer be approved. Explore the CEL today: https://bit.ly/4wsiYms
06/15/2026
We recently reached 50,000 enrollees in the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer, but this milestone is about more than just numbers—it’s about protecting the next generation. Every firefighter who joins gives researchers the data they need to protect future firefighters. Let’s leave a legacy of health for the fire service. Learn more and enroll: https://nfr.cdc.gov/
06/11/2026
Before summer officially begins, plan ahead for work-related heat exposure and the potential for heat-related illness among your workers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e5Xty1
06/10/2026
50,000 firefighters have answered the call! This is a major milestone for the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer. Every single firefighter who enrolls provides important data to help us understand and fight back against cancer in the fire service. Thank you to everyone who has joined! Not in the registry yet? Add your voice today: https://nfr.cdc.gov/
06/01/2026
Have questions about potential hazards in your workplace? The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) program can help. This free service investigates concerns about exposures or conditions that may be affecting employees’ health. Learn how to request an HHE: https://bit.ly/4qXyFhY
05/29/2026
As we close out Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, it is a timely reminder of work-related asthma, which is triggered or caused by irritant and allergic exposures in the workplace. There are more than 300 workplace substances that can cause new asthma and many more that can worsen it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cTodlW
05/28/2026
The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program recently evaluated noise exposure concerns at a foundry.
NIOSH recommended:
✔️ Using quieter saws
✔️ Rotating cutoff saw tasks
✔️ Hearing protection fit-testing
✔️ Maintaining a hearing loss prevention program
See the full report: https://bit.ly/4vRW5IX
05/27/2026
As the weather warms up, ticks become more active across the United States. Protect yourself while working in areas with ticks. Wear a hat and light-colored clothing, use insect repellents, check your skin daily for ticks. Find more tips: https://bit.ly/4sHgUnp