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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contact Information

Director
4676 Columbia Parkway
Mail Stop C-13
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998

800-356-4674 (Voice - Toll-free)
513-533-8328 (Voice)
513-533-8573 (FAX)

Internet Resources

eidtechinfo@cdc.gov

www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

Abstract

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a Federal agency established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 with responsibility for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injuries. The Institute's day-to-day functions include: investigating potentially hazardous working conditions as requested by employers or employees; evaluating hazards in the workplace, ranging from chemicals to machinery; creating and disseminating methods for preventing disease, injury, and disability; and conducting research and providing scientifically valid recommendations for protecting workers.

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Audit

Date Entered: 11/1/1997
Date Edited: 4/8/2004
Date Revised: 5/14/2004
Health Referral Number: HR2613
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