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.

2000

• Lewis V. Wade Named New Associate Director for Mine Safety, Health Research at NIOSH (December 5, 2000): 12/8/00
• No Evidence That Back Belts Reduce Injury Seen in Landmark Study of Retail Users
  (December 5, 2000): 12/5/00
• NIOSH Issues Historic Chartbook on Job Injury, Illness Statistics and Trends (October 20, 2000) 10/23/00
• Nominations Invited for NORA 2001 Award to Honor Partnering in Health, Safety Research
  (October 19, 2000): 10/19/00
• Fine Named NIOSH Acting Director; Rest, Porter Named Deputy Directors (October 5, 2000): 10/10/00
• Teens Face Serious Risk of Job-Related Death in Agricultural Operations, NIOSH Finds
  (September 22, 2000): 9/25/00
• NIOSH Director Named Dean of UCLA School of Public Health (September 15, 2000) : 9/15/00
• NIOSH Recommends Protection for Workers Exposed to Class B Biosolids (July 28, 2000) : 7/28/00
• Draeger Self-Rescuer Users Should Check Devices, Seek Substitutes for Problem Units, NIOSH Recommends (July 10, 2000): 7/14/00
• 'Beyond the Perfect Storm': Preventing Death and Injury in the Commercial Fishing Industry
  (June 29, 2000): 6/30/00
• Teen Worker Fatalities in Diverse Industries Show Importance of Injury Prevention Efforts
  (June 26, 2000): 6/28/00
• Working Women Face High Risks From Work Stress, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Other Disorders, NIOSH Finds (June 1, 2000): 6/6/00
• Research, Practices on Smoking and Worker Health Focus of June 15-16 NIOSH Workshop
  (May 25, 2000): 5/25/00
• Strategic Rest Breaks Reduce VDT Discomforts Without Impairing Productivity, NIOSH Study Finds (May 22, 2000): 5/23/00
• NIOSH Notes Safeguards to Prevent Explosion Risk in Industrial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Processes (May 11, 2000): 5/16/00
• NIOSH Funds Heartland Education and Research Center to Provide Advanced Training, Other Services (May 11, 2000): 5/16/00
• Fatal Falls of Contractor, Teen Workers Highlight Safety Concerns in Telecommunication Tower Work (April 27, 2000): 4/28/00
• NIOSH Presents Hamilton, Keogh Awards to Recognize Scientific Merit, Exceptional Service
  (April 26, 2000): 4/26/00
• NIOSH Announces NIOSHTIC-2 Database For Identifying, Locating Institute Publications
  (April 19, 2000): 4/20/00
• High-Tech Research to Prevent Mine Injuries, Deaths Spotlighted in NIOSH Research Guide
  (April 6, 2000): 4/10/00
• NIOSH Offers $7.7 Million in Funds for New Research in Vital Health, Safety Areas (March 20, 2000): 3/22/00
• NIOSH, National Safety Council Team for Practical Advice on Preventing Hearing Loss
  (February 16, 2000): 2/17/00
• Most Teen Worker Injuries in Restaurants Occur in Fast Food, NIOSH Study Finds
  (December 22, 1999): 1/3/00

1999

• Research Proposals on Risk Disparities for Special Populations Invited by NIOSH, NIH
  (November 30 1999)
• NIOSH Recommends Measures to Protect Fire Fighters From Death, Injury in Structural Collapses (August 24, 1999)
• NIOSH Joins With NIH Institutes to Invite Applications for Grants in Critical NORA Research Areas (August 19, 1999)
• NIOSH Seeks Grant Applications To Stimulate Health Services Research Training (August 3, 1999)
• WISE EARS! Warns About Hearing Loss Over the 4th! (June 28, 1999)
• NIOSH/Preventing Injuries, Illnesses in Small Businesses Focus of New NIOSH Report
  (May 27, 1999)
• NIOSH Announces New NORA Partnership Opportunity for Research on Intervention Effectiveness (May 26, 1999)
• NIOSH Hosts Industry, Labor, Other Partners to Review Successes, New Opportunities for Workplace Health (May 14, 1999)
• NORA Releases NORA Update 1999 (May 14, 1999)
• Scientific Excellence of Five Publications Recognized by NIOSH With 1999 Alice Hamilton Award (May 6, 1999)
• Applications for Research to Protect Workers Under 18 From Construction Injury, Death, Sought by NIOSH (April 22, 1999)
• NIOSH, Five NIH Partners Seek Applications for Research in Eight Nora-Related Areas
  (March 24, 1999)
• NIOSH- and APA- Sponsored Conference will examine New Research on Work Related Stress, March 10-13 in Baltimore, Maryland (February 23, 1999)
• National Occupational Research Agenda: NIOSH Soon Will Announce RFA For FY 1999 Grants Under NORA (February 23, 1999)
• Potential Risk From Glass Capillary Tube Breakage Noted in Advisory by NIOSH, Other Agencies (February 22, 1999)
• Strategies for Preventing Job Stress Suggested by CDC in New Publication (January 5, 1999)

1998

• NIOSH Invites Grant Proposals for New Research Under NORA (December 9, 1998)
• Changes to Prevent Hearing Losses in Workers Recommended by NIOSH (September 16, 1998)
• NIOSH Report Highlights Motor Vehicle Crash Risk For Workers, Recommends Practical Protective Measures (July 27, 1998)
• NORA Update 1998 Highlights Two Years of Success (July 14, 1998)
• NIOSH Diskette Set Provides Up-to-Date Resource on Certified Respirators, Mine Samplers
  (July 14, 1998)
• Safety, Health Precautions for Young Workers Highlighted in NIOSH Poster to Schools
  (June 2, 1998)
• Cornerstone Documents on Ergonomics, Cutting-Edge Health Studies Win NIOSH Award
  (May 6, 1998)
• NORA, National Asphalt Partnership Honored as Semifinalists for Ford, Harvard Innovation Award (May 4, 1998)
• NIOSH Reports for Workers' Memorial Day Find 88,622 Job Deaths in 1980-94, 3.3 Million Injuries in '96 Seen in Ers (April 23, 1988)
• NIOSH, Partners Announce Historic Investment for Grants in Priority Research Areas
  (March 17, 1998)
• Recommendations to Control Exposures Suggested by NIOSH in Comprehensive Health Effects Review of Metalworking Fluids (January 22, 1998)
• NIOSH Announces New Name For Centers to Reflect Education, Research Mission
  (January 22, 1998)
• Priority Needs For Research on Work Hazard Controls, Subject of March 10-12 NIOSH Workshop (January 22, 1998)
• HHS Issues First Comprehensive Survey of Working Women's Health (January 10, 1998)
• Workplace VDT Use Not a Risk Factor For Reduced Birth Weight, Premature Birth, NIOSH Finds (January 7, 1998)