National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is itself an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The institute was established to conduct research and make recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with research laboratories and offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Spokane, Washington. The institute works closely with other organizations, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and the World Health Organization (WHO). The institute's work is guided by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which was signed into law by President Richard Nixon.

● History

The history of the institute dates back to the early 20th century, when the United States Congress passed the Federal Mine Safety Act of 1910, which led to the establishment of the United States Bureau of Mines. The bureau was responsible for conducting research on mine safety and health, and was later merged with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in 1973. The institute's early work was influenced by the research of Alice Hamilton, a pioneer in the field of occupational health, and Joseph W. Sellman, a former director of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The institute has also worked closely with other organizations, such as the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), the National Safety Council (NSC), and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The institute's research has been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Medal of Science, which was awarded to John D. Kraus, a former director of the institute's Division of Respiratory Disease Studies.

● Organization

The institute is organized into several divisions, including the Division of Applied Research and Technology (DART), the Division of Biomedical and Behavioral Science (DBBS), and the Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies (DSHEFS). The institute is led by a director, who is appointed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is advised by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) council, which includes representatives from organizations such as the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and the University of Michigan. The institute also works closely with other federal agencies, such as the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Department of Labor.

● Research_and_Development

The institute conducts research on a wide range of topics, including asbestos exposure, silicosis, and musculoskeletal disorders. The institute's research is guided by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), which was developed in partnership with organizations such as the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The institute has also developed several research programs, including the National Occupational Exposure Survey (NOES), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) program, and the NIOSH Surveillance program. The institute's research has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Lasker Award, which was awarded to David H. Wegman, a former director of the institute's Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies.

● Training_and_Education

The institute provides training and education programs for workers, employers, and healthcare professionals, including the NIOSH Training program, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training Institute, and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Certification program. The institute also offers several degree programs, including the NIOSH Fellowship program, the University of Michigan Master of Public Health (MPH) program, and the Harvard University Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program. The institute's training and education programs are guided by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), which was developed in partnership with organizations such as the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

● Publications_and_Guidelines

The institute publishes several journals, including the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM), the American Journal of Industrial Medicine (AJIM), and the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health (SJWEH). The institute also develops guidelines and recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness, including the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs). The institute's publications and guidelines are widely recognized and respected, and are used by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).

● International_Collaborations

The institute collaborates with several international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). The institute also participates in several international research programs, including the Global Occupational Health Network (GOHNET), the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), and the European Occupational Health Network (EOHN). The institute's international collaborations are guided by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), which was developed in partnership with organizations such as the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The institute's international collaborations have been recognized with numerous awards, including the WHO Director-General's Award, which was awarded to John D. Kraus, a former director of the institute's Division of Respiratory Disease Studies. Category:Occupational safety and health