NIOSH
NIOSH
NIOSH (pronounced "Nye-osh"), an acronym for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, is a federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.
Etymology
The term "NIOSH" is an acronym derived from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a U.S. federal agency established in 1970 as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Definition
NIOSH is a U.S. federal agency that conducts research and provides recommendations to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. It is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is responsible for conducting research on occupational health and safety issues, developing standards to prevent workplace illnesses and injuries, and providing training to occupational health and safety professionals.
Related Terms
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): An agency of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH): Also commonly referred to as occupational health and safety (OHS), occupational health, or workplace health and safety (WHS), is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency, under the Department of Health and Human Services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NIOSH
- Wikipedia's article - NIOSH
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