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Providing care to others during
#COVID19
can lead to stress, anxiety, fear, and other strong emotions.
@CDCgov
has tips to help you recognize what stress looks like, cope with stress, and know where to go if you need help.
#NursesWeek
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During a crisis, fatigue among healthcare workers may be difficult, if not impossible, to avoid. A shared responsibility between managers and workers can reduce the risk of fatigue-related injuries or incidents. More tips on the
#ScienceBlog
.
#NursesWeek
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Employers: Train workers on the added heat load caused by exertion, clothing, and
#PPE
.
#HeatSafety
#BeatTheHeat
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This holiday season we are visiting the North Pole with workplace safety and health tips for Santa and the elves. In preparation for the big day here are ergonomic tips to keep everyone safe while making, lifting, loading and delivering all those presents:
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How do N95s work, anyway? It’s all about filtration and fit. We’ve tried to make it straight forward in this new factsheet. Learn more:
#RespiratorWeek
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When wildland
#firefighters
are traveling between assignments or during fire responses via large transport vehicles it is often not practical to implement social distancing measures.
@CDCgov
has actions that can be taken to prevent the spread of
#COVID19
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The
#COVID19
pandemic has raised many questions about transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. Aerosol scientists answer some of your most frequently asked questions on the
#ScienceBlog
.
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June is
#NationalSafetyMonth
! Celebrate
#safety
by integrating safety and health efforts to advance worker well-being! Find out more about the
@NIOSH_TWH
approach:
#NSM
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#Healthcare
workers may not be aware that elastomeric respirators are a viable option for respiratory protection
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⚠️ Road conditions may change unexpectedly. Do not speed or drive through floods, mudslides, or washed out roadways. Expect the unexpected.
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Storm and flood cleanup activities can be hazardous. Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can!
#HurricaneSeason
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Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about firefighters’ cancer risk and what can be done to reduce the risk.
#FFCancerMonth
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To prepare for tomorrow, we should plan today. Emergency responders need to be prepared to respond in the event of a hurricane this summer. Remember, disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can!
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Employers: Provide heat stress training to all workers and supervisors before hot outdoor work begins.
#HeatSafety
#HeatHealth
#BeatTheHeat
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June is National Safety Month. Find information and resources on each weekly theme: emergency preparedness, wellness, falls and driving on the
#ScienceBlog
. Also, learn how you can join NIOSH and
@NSCsafety
to make sure
#No1GetsHurt
.
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October is National Ergonomics Month. We continue to focus on protecting workers from musculoskeletal disorders. Learn more about our research and how to prevent MSDs in your workplace:
#ErgoMonth
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This week is the Trench Safety Stand Down. Take time this week to reinforce the importance of using trench protective systems and protecting workers from trenching hazards. Find resources to keep your workers safe:
#TSSD
#TrenchSafetyMonth
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It’s
#LadderSafetyMonth
! Falls are the leading cause of death in
#construction
. This hazard alert provides tips to keeping construction workers safe and preventing falls from ladders.
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Are you a safety professional with concerns about heat and hot environments? Our Criteria Document provides detailed information about heat hazards and workplace recommendations.
#BeatTheHeat
#HeatSafety
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Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of
#HeatStress
. Those at a greater risk include those who are overweight, have heart disease, or take certain medications. Learn more:
#NIHHIS
#HeatSafety
#SummerReady
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Protect
#construction
workers against
#COVID19
: Actively encourage sick employees to stay home and provide training on proper hand washing and other preventive measures. More tips:
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Fire management agencies should encourage personnel to self-monitor for symptoms of
#COVID19
.
#Firefighters
who have symptoms should immediately notify their supervisor and self-isolate. Find answers to other frequently asked questions in
@CDCgov
’s new FAQ
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It’s
#LadderSafetyMonth
! When working on your
#construction
site, follow these steps to keep yourself safe and prevent ladder injuries.
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Wildland
#Firefighters
: Do you have questions about safely responding to fires at different geographic locations during
#COVID19
? Find answers to your frequently asked questions:
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Workers are exposed to a great deal of heat stress. We recommend that employers have a plan in place to prevent heat-related illness in outdoor workers. Learn more:
#NIHHIS
#HeatSafety
#SummerReady
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It’s
#WomenInConstruction
Week! Women account for 10% of the
#construction
workforce. It is important employers are providing properly fitting
#PPE
for all employees. Learn more:
#WICWeek
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Are you sitting down? Stand up! Prolonged sitting is associated with back and shoulder pain, premature mortality, diabetes, chronic diseases, metabolic
syndrome, and obesity. Learn more about sedentary workplaces:
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Happy Respiratory Protection Week! We’re back to highlight the importance of proper respiratory protection practices in the workplace. For our new products, visit:
#RespiratorWeek
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October is National Ergonomics Month. We continue to focus on protecting workers from musculoskeletal disorders. Learn more about our research and how to prevent MSDs in your workplace:
#ErgoMonth
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Given the shortage of N95 respirators during this global outbreak of
#COVID19
, it’s important to understand the difference between N95 respirators and surgical masks and what protection each provides. Learn more on the
#ScienceBlog
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As we wrap up
#NationalSafetyMonth
, learn how prioritizing hazard recognition can help eliminate working conditions that threaten worker well-being:
#NSM
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Workers are exposed to a great deal of heat stress. We recommend that employers have a plan in place to prevent heat-related illness in outdoor workers. Learn more:
#NIHHIS
#HeatSafety
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During
#SafeAndSoundWeek
use the “Hierarchy of Controls Applied to NIOSH Total Worker Health” to prioritizing efforts to advance safety, health, and well-being of all workers in your workplace. Learn more:
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What is the hierarchy of controls? The idea behind this hierarchy is that the control methods at the top of graphic are potentially more effective and protective than those at the bottom. Learn more about implementing it:
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Follow NIOSH all month long to learn how to
#KeepEachOtherSafe
at work during
#NationalSafetyMonth
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#WomenInConstruction
make up 10% of the workforce. Falls are the leading cause of death in
#construction
and poorly fitting
#PPE
can cause fall injuries. Employers should make sure
#PPE
is available in designs and sizes that fit women.
#WICWeek
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This holiday season we are visiting the North Pole with workplace safety and health tips for Santa and the elves. In preparation for the big day here are ergonomic tips to keep everyone safe while making, lifting, loading and delivering all those presents:
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Did you miss the
#TWHWebinar
on returning to the workplace? Recording now available where NIOSH experts discuss guidance to help employers resume business operations as safely as possible.
#COVID19
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#ProtectYourHearing
at work! Use the NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls to reduce workplace noise to below the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Level (REL) whenever possible. Use hearing protection when hazardous noise levels cannot be adequately reduced.
#NPYHM
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Week 1 of
#NationalSafetyMonth
is all about Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). We continue to focus on protecting workers from musculoskeletal disorders. Learn more about our research and how to prevent MSDs in your workplace:
#NSM
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Are you a safety professional with concerns about heat and hot environments? Our Criteria Document provides detailed information about heat hazards and workplace recommendations.
#BeatTheHeat
#HeatSafety
#NSM
#NationalSafetyMonth
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#ProtectYourHearing
at work! Use the NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls to reduce workplace noise to below the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Level (REL) whenever possible. Use hearing protection when hazardous noise levels cannot be adequately reduced.
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Make sure your workers have proper training before heading onto your
#construction
site. Have a supervisor or on-site safety professional demonstrate how to properly fit, wear, and use fall protection.
#StopFalls
in construction!
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#HeartMonth
is here! Most
#firefighter
heart-related deaths at work are from sudden cardiac arrest. Know the risk factors.
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Commit time in your schedule May 7-11 to join the 2018
#StandDown4Safety
to Prevent Falls in Construction. Falls are the number one cause of death in
#construction
. Help keep your workers safe and join us!
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Employers: Train workers on first aid and how to recognize signs of
#HeatIllness
.
#HeatSafety
#BeatTheHeat
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Questions and Answers about
#Ebola
for U.S. Businesses, Employers, and Business Travelers
http://t.co/uFTp33kOwg
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#ProtectYourHearing
at work! Use the NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls to reduce workplace noise to below the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Level (REL) whenever possible. Use hearing protection when hazardous noise levels cannot be adequately reduced.
#NPYHM
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Have you completed your fall protection and rescue plan? Fall prevention starts with comprehensive planning. There’s still time to do it this week during the
#StandDown4Safety
. We have a template and additional resources:
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New
#COVID19
guidance on the CDC website! Visit the
#Healthcare
Supply of Personal Protective Equipment webpage to find information on manufacturers and distributors, learn who does and doesn’t need
#PPE
, and more
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Falls to a lower level have killed approximately 340
#construction
workers annually in the United States. Join the 2019 National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 6-10. Let’s work together to
#StandDown4Safety
!
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Workers are exposed to a great deal of heat stress. We recommend that employers have a plan in place to prevent heat-related illness in outdoor workers.
#NIHHIS
#HeatSafety
@HeatGov
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Falls are preventable, yet they remained the leading cause of fatal injuries in 2019, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities. Join the 2021 National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in
#Construction
May 3-7. Work together to
#StandDown4Safety
!
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It’s week 1 of
#NationalSafetyMonth
. Join us this week to learn how to stand up to
#falls
&
#KeepEachOtherSafe
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Women make up 10% of the
#construction
workforce. Employers should make sure
#PPE
is available in designs and sizes that fit women. Find additional information and resources:
#WomenInConstruction
#WICWeek
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Wildland
#Firefighters
: FAQs to help prevent infection and spread of
#COVID19
among your crew.
#CaliforniaFire
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What is the hierarchy of controls? The idea behind this hierarchy is that the control methods at the top of graphic are potentially more effective and protective than those at the bottom. Learn more about implementing it!
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Wondering if your respirator is NIOSH approved? Have questions about the FDA Emergency Use Authorization for imported respirators? Find answers on the NIOSH Science Blog.
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It’s the last day of the
#StandDown4Safety
but there is still time to plan, provide, and train to protect your employees. Find resources and information, and help us
#StopFalls
:
#Construction
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Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of
#HeatStress
. Those at a greater risk include those who are overweight, have heart disease, or take certain medications. Learn more:
#NIHHIS
#HeatSafety
@HeatGov
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Working outside in the heat can be a challenge. Sweating depletes your body’s salt and moisture levels. Low salt levels can cause muscle cramps. Learn tips to stay healthy while working outside:
#HeatSafety
#BeatTheHeat
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On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we recognize the important role of women in occupational safety and health, including Alice Hamilton. Alice, a physician, was known as a leading expert in the field of occupational health.
#WomenInScience
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As we celebrate the anniversary of the first respirator approval today, take a look back at some of the milestones in respiratory protection over the last 100 years.
#100yrsRespirators
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Employers can play a vital role in suicide prevention. Historically,
#MentalHealth
has been underrepresented in workplace health and safety efforts, but this is changing. Read the latest research and best practices:
#NPHW
#MentalHealthMatters
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Respiratory Protection Week is September 7-10. Find out more about this year’s observance and register for
@NIOSH_NPPTL
's two webinars. Learn more:
#RespiratorWeek
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Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are overweight or have heart disease.
#BeHeatSmart
#BeatTheHeat
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NIOSH Engineering Controls Core and Specialty Programs seek to protect workers by engineering interventions that can be used to eliminate or more safely work around hazards. Find recently developed engineering controls on the
#ScienceBlog
.
#EngineersWeek
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