NIOSH Press Releases and Updates

This page features HHS and CDC press releases, and NIOSH "Updates" from the Director's Office. NIOSH Updates describe important announcements of research summaries, workshops, conferences, new programs and other major news events.

2013

• NIOSH Update: Seeking Coordinator for Prevention through Design Program
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Announces Release of Updated Nanotechnology Research Strategic Plan
• NIOSH Update: Total Worker Health™ Highlighted in Supplemental Report
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Releases Revised Carcinogen Policy for Public Comment
• NIOSH Update: New “Women in Science” Videos Broaden Spectrum of Possibilities
• NIOSH Update: Controlling Worker Exposures to Nanomaterials: NIOSH Issues New Research-Based Recommendations
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Study of Firefighters Finds Increased Rates of Cancer
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Opens Door to Expanded Data and Statistics Gateway
• NIOSH Update: New Factsheets Provide Tips for Young Drivers
• NIOSH Update: Labor Day 2013: Statement by NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D.
• NIOSH Update: On-Line Course Trains Nurses on Preventing Workplace Violence
• NIOSH Update: Robotic Talking Head Speaks Out in Support of Respirator Fit Research
• NIOSH Update: New NIOSH Smart Phone App Addresses Ladder Safety
• NIOSH Update: The Role of Taxicab Security Equipment in Preventing Driver Homicides Examined in New Study
• NIOSH Update: Work, Stress, and Health Conference Media Advisory
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH, OSHA and CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training Announce Re-launch of the National Campaign to Prevent Falls
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Presents 2013 Awards for Significant Scientific Contributions
• NIOSH Update: Statement by John Howard, M.D., Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, For Workers' Memorial Day 2013
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Recommends New Level of Exposure for Nanomaterials
• NIOSH Update: New Interagency Collaboration to Focus on Impacts of Shale Gas Drilling
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Announces Free, Confidential 2013 Screenings For Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis For Coal Miners
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH and NHCA present 2013 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards^™
• NIOSH Update: Special Journal Issue Highlights Significant Occupational Injury Research Accomplishments

2012

• NIOSH Update: Manikins Work Up a Sweat for Safety; Sweating Thermal Manikins, the New NIOSH Testing Tool
• NIOSH Update: Former NFL players at increased risk of death from neurodegenerative causes, NIOSH study finds
• NIOSH Update: Statement on Labor Day 2012 by John Howard, M.D., Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• NIOSH Update: New Guide Provides Resources for the Nation's Emergency Responders
• NIOSH Update: New Health and Safety Resource Guide Helps Small Business Owners Cut the Clutter
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Total Worker Health Program Explores Employer Support for Work and Family Balance
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Thanks Ag Review Panel and Chair for Report, Notes High Grade on Relevance in Priority Areas
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Reaches Abroad to Protect Workers Using Personal Protective Equipment
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Publishes General Safe Practices for Working with Nanomaterials in Research Laboratories
• NIOSH Update: Gender Differences in Acute Pesticide-Related Illnesses and Injuries, Study Finds
• NIOSH Update: New Study Examines the Role of Intimate Partner Violence in Workplace Homicides Among U.S. Women
• NIOSH Update: Statement by John Howard, M.D., Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), For Workers Memorial Day 2012
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH, OSHA and CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training Announce National Campaign to Prevent Falls
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Presents 2012 Awards for Significant Scientific Contributions
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Announces Free, Confidential 2012 Screenings For Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis For Underground Coal Miners Working In Small Mines
• NIOSH Update: ACTE, NIOSH Recognize Klein For Promoting School Lab Safety
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Hosts 5th Annual Meeting on Worker Safety
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Issues New Rules for Testing, Certifying Closed-Circuit Escape Respirators
• NIOSH Update: Innovative Proposals for Nanotechnology Studies, Other Priority Research Sought by NIOSH in Grant Notice
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH signs Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health Institute
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH and NHCA present 2012 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards™
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH and NHCA Highlight Hearing Loss Prevention in Special Supplement

2011

• NIOSH Update: Marking One Year Since the January 2, 2011 Enactment of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010
• NIOSH Update: Lights, Camera, Action, Occupational Health Information: Niosh Uses Social Media To Highlight Police Bike Recommendations
• NIOSH Update: Roster Summary Report From Deepwater Horizon Response Describes Aspects Of The Cleanup, Containment Workforce
• NIOSH Update: Revised, Updated Resources Are Announced To Help Prevent Exposures Of Emergency Response Employees To Infectious Diseases During Duty
• NIOSH Update: Differences in Demand, Supply of New Safety, Health Professionals Are Seen in NIOSH-Commissioned Survey
• NIOSH Update: Accomplishments, Challenges in Occupational Epidemiology
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Thanks IOM, Review Panel for Review and Recommendations on Incorporating Occupational Information on Electronic Health Records
• NIOSH Update: New guidance document helps construction employers and workers prevent nail gun injuries
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Sponsors Inaugural Conference on Eliminating Health & Safety Disparities at Work
• NIOSH Update: Statement On Labor Day 2011: John Howard, M.D., Director, National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH)
• NIOSH Update: Promoting the Health, Safety, and Wellness of Federal Workers: NIOSH and Partners Offer Strategies in Sept. 14-16 Symposium
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Hosts Conference on Prevention Through Design, Aug. 22-24
• NIOSH Update: Diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione: NIOSH Seeks Comment On Draft Criteria Document
• NIOSH Update: First World Trade Center scientific and medical review released
• NIOSH Update: NORA Innovative Research Award for Worker Health and Safety Honors Collaboration For Preventing Construction Workers’ Hearing Loss
• NIOSH Update: NORA 2011 Partnering Award Honors Research on Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) Rebate Program
• NIOSH Update: NORA National Symposium 2011: Highlighting Research and Partnerships through Achieving Impact and Collaboration.
• NIOSH Update: Implementing the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, Effective July 1, 2011
• NIOSH Update: Risk of Illness from Pesticide Drift Greatest for Agricultural Workers, Study Finds
• NIOSH Update: Practices to Protect Youth, Children From Hazardous Work Are Shared At Workshop Hosted By NIOSH, Partners
• NIOSH Update: Tornado Response: Safety Recommendations, Resources Posted by NIOSH on New Web Page
• NIOSH Update: NIOSH Presents 2011 Awards for Significant Scientific Contributions
• Statement By John Howard, M.D., Director, National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH), For Workers Memorial Day 2011 04-26-11
• NIOSH Outlines Guidance on Handling Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) 04-18-11
• NIOSH Backgrounder: NIOSH Funding In FY2011 Continuing Resolution Bill 04-12-11
• Work Precautions for Handling Hazardous Drugs Highlighted by NIOSH, OSHA, Joint Commission 04-08-11
• NIOSH Expresses Appreciation, Support for IOM Electronic Records Study 04-06-11
• NIOSH Issues "Roadmap" Document Suggesting Asbestos Research Strategy 03-23-11
• Expanded NIOSH Seasonal Influenza Web Page Provides Easy Access to Guidance, Highlights Research 03-17-11
• State of the Art in Hearing Protection Research is Addressed by NIOSH Scientists in Special Journal Issue 03-07-11
• NIOSH and NHCA Present the 2011 Safe-in-Sound in Hearing Prevention Awards 02-24-11
• NIOSH Will Offer Surface Coal Miners Free, Confidential Screening for Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis 02-23-11
• NIOSH Blog Series on Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention Wins NHCA Media Award 02-23-11
• Return of Guardsmen and Reservists to the Workforce Suggests Safety, Work Organization Needs 02-15-11
• NIOSH Announces Public Meeting on Implementation of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act 02-09-11
• NIOSH Announces Virtual Center for Vehicle Safety Research 02-07-11
• NIOSH and NHCA Highlight Noise Research in Special Supplement 02-03-11
• Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance: NIOSH Seeks Comment on Draft Recommendations 02-01-11
• NIOSH and RILA Announce Partnership to Improve Worker Safety and Health 01-20-11

2010

• Carbon Nanotubes And Nanofibers: NIOSH Seeks Comment On Draft Recommendations, Research Needs 12-02-10
• NIOSH releases Prevention Through Design (PtD) Plan: Transformative Goals, Strategies for Job Safety and Health 11-19-10
• NIOSH Posts New Database Resource on Rates, Trends in Elevated Blood Lead Levels 11-03-10
• Opportunities, Challenges in Use of Workers’ Comp Data Are Examined in NIOSH Workshop Proceedings Report 10-20-10
• NIOSH Backgrounder on Distracted Driving: Work-Related Hazards and Resources for Safety 10-05-10
• NIOSH, Ohio Workers' Compensation Bureau Sign Agreement for Work Injury Research, Prevention 09-29-10
• NIOSH, University Collaborators Announce Partnership on Nanotechnology Research, Guidance 09-22-10
• Statement for Labor Day 2010 by NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D. 09-01-10
• NIOSH Awards 23 Cooperative Agreements to States for Work Injury, Illness Surveillance, Including 9 New 08-23-10
• Noise Levels For Pit, Stands at Stock Car Races Can Reach Levels Associated with Risks, NIOSH Researchers Find 08-16-10
• NIOSH Announces Results of FY2011 Intramural Research Competition 08-02-10
• NIOSH Adds Interim Guidance, Other New Resources to Deepwater Horizon Page 07-01-10
• Challenges of Research in Migrant Populations Noted by NIOSH Director 06-14-10
• NIOSH Web Page on Oil Spill Response Provides Resources, Summaries of Gulf Activities 06-09-10
• Redesigned NIOSH Web Page on Lead Expands Contents, Speeds Navigation 05-21-10
• NIOSH Convenes International Research Conference on Preventing Work Injuries from Falls 05-19-10
• Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards Recognize the New York City's Noise Mitigation Rule 05-17-10
• NIOSH Announces Members of Panel to Examine MSHA Internal Review 05-05-10
• NIOSH Presents 2010 Awards for Significant Scientific Contributions 04-28-10
• NIOSH and USFA Initiate Study of Cancer among Firefighters 04-23-10
• Workers Memorial Day 2010 04-22-10
• A Centennial Year for U.S. Mining Safety and Health Research 03-09-10
• NIOSH Announces Free, Confidential 2010-2011 Screening for Surface Coal Miners for Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis 03-09-10
• NIOSH Backgrounder: Alice's Mad Hatter and Work-Related Illness 03-04-10
• NIOSH and NHCA present 2010 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards 02-24-10
• NIOSH Nominates Nine Articles for Scientific Excellence Award 02-23-10
• NIOSH Invites Public Comment on Newly Revised Draft Asbestos Research Roadmap 02-19-10
• Needs, Challenges in Addressing Occupational Health Disparities are Described in New Issue of Journal 02-04-10
• NIOSH Offers Spanish-Language Guide for Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Construction Industry 01-27-10