NIOSH Is Back: Here’s What You Need to Know | Risk Matrix Episode 126
Risk Matrix #126: NIOSH Is Back: Here’s What You Need to Know
NIOSH is bringing back 600+ employees after workforce reductions. If you rely on respiratory protection programs, chemical exposure data, or training resources, this matters.
In this episode Dr. Martin and James walk through what NIOSH does for safety professionals: the Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, respirator certification (and how to spot counterfeits), FACE reports for fatality prevention, and the A-Z training library covering everything from workplace violence to cold stress.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- NIOSH vs OSHA: Know the difference. NIOSH conducts research and provides recommended exposure limits. OSHA handles compliance and enforcement. NIOSH is the scientist of safety.
- What NIOSH does for you. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, A-Z training resources (workplace violence, cold stress, cannabis, hazardous drugs), FACE reports on workplace fatalities, and respirator certification.
- NIOSH research drives worker protections. From black lung pensions to Gulf War syndrome recognition to firefighter cancer studies, NIOSH’s long-term health surveillance creates the evidence base for worker compensation and regulatory standards.
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