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Dec 3, 2024 · Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) provide specific guidance on how much of a chemical a worker can be exposed to over a period of time. OELs are developed by authoritative …

July 17, 2025 Drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research that have manufacturer’s special handling information (MSHI) meet the NIOSH …

Feb 16, 2024 · Overview The NIOSH recommended exposure limit (REL) for occupational noise exposure is 85 A-weighted decibels (dBA) over an eight-hour shift. If workers are repeatedly exposed …

Jan 23, 2024 · Traumatic occupational injury research labs NIOSH conducts research to prevent work-related injuries and deaths from falls across all industries. Review our Traumatic Occupational Injury …

The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) informs workers, employers, and occupational health professionals about workplace chemicals and their hazards. The NPG gives general industrial …

Apr 10, 2024 · The hierarchy of controls identifies a preferred order of actions to best control hazardous workplace exposures. Elimination, substitution, and engineering controls are more effective because …

Feb 21, 2024 · In occupational health, ergonomics is the design of work tasks and job demands to fit the capabilities of the working population. The goal of ergonomics is to reduce and prevent …

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 …