内容简介:
【组织简介】 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
NIOSH is responsible for conducting research on the full scope of occupational disease and injury ranging from lung disease in miners to carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users. In addition to conducting research, NIOSH:
investigates potentially hazardous working conditions when requested by employers or employees;
makes recommendations and disseminates information on preventing workplace disease, injury, and disability; and
provides training to occupational safety and health professionals.