What's New on the NIOSH Website
NOTE: This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.
The following is an archive of items listed on "What's New on the NIOSH Website" from 2002 to 2003.
December 2003
12/23
12/22
12/18
- NIOSH Awards First Lifetime Achievement Award to Jorma Rantanen, International Health, Safety Leader
12/16
- Safe and Healthy Workplaces in the Holiday
12/15
- X-ray Exposures From Airport Screening Machines
12/12
- Federal Register Notice: Radiation and Worker Health Advisory Board Meeting; Correction (December 10, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Coal Workers' X-ray Surveillance Program (CWXSP), OMB No. 0920-0020--Extension (December 9, 2003)
12/11
12/3
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommendations to the U.S. Department of Labor for Changes to Hazardous Orders (May 2002)
- Ways to Prevent Injuries From Backhoes and Mine Rock Falls are Described in New Series (December 3, 2003)
12/1
November 2003
11/26
- Workplace Solutions: Ground Fall Injuries in Underground Stone Mines (November 2003, Pub. No. 2004-106)
- NIOSH, OSHA, Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Coalition Ally to Improve Roadway Work Zone Safety (November 26, 2003)
11/20
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations Withdrawal: 30-Day comment period for the proposed project, Health and Safety Outcomes Related to Work Schedules in Nurses--New (November 17, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Potential Reproductive and Neurological Effects of Exposure to Acrylamide--New (November 17, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health; Meeting (November 17, 2003)
11/17
11/17
- The State of CDC, Fiscal Year 2003
11/14
11/13
- Focus on Prevention: Conducting a Hazard Risk Assessment (July 2003, Pub. No. 2003-139)
11/12
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Health and Safety Outcomes Related to Work Schedules in Nurses--New (November 5, 2003)
- Beryllium Research Newsletter (Issue 1, June 2003)
11/7
- Ways to Prevent Job-Related Roadway Deaths, Critical Research Areas Identified by NIOSH (November 6, 2003)
- Geologic Hazards and Roof Stability in Coal Mines (October 2003, Pub. No. 2003-152)
11/3
- IC 9447: Effects of Mining Height on Injury Rates in U.S. Underground Nonlongwall Bituminous Coal Mines (November 1997, Pub. No. 98-104)
October 2003
10/31
- CDC Press Release: NIOSH, ASSE to Collaborate on Research to Prevent Work-Related Deaths, Injuries (October 28, 2003)
- Work-Related Roadway Crashes - Challenges and Opportunities for Prevention (September 2003)
10/29
- Chemical Protective Clothing Topic Page
- Respirators Topic Page
10/29
10/28
- West Nile Virus Infection Among Turkey Breeder Farm Workers' Wisconsin, 2002
- Federal Register Notice: Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Meeting (October 27, 2003)
10/27
10/16
10/16
- NIOSH Announces Criteria for Certifying Escape Respirators for Workplace Preparedness (October 20, 2003)
- Respirator Usage in Private Sector Firms, 2001 (September 2003)
- Questions and Answers—Methylene Chloride Control in Furniture Stripping (September 1997) (*This is a 1993 document posted on the NIOSH Web site for the first time.)
- Body Clock Disruption, Linked With Travel Across Time Zones, Seen in Study of Flight Attendants (October 16, 2003)
10/9
- Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Meeting (October 9, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Work-related Assaults Treated In Hospital Emergency Departments (OMB Control No. 0920-0575)--Reinstatement (without change) (October 2, 2003)
10/6
- Federal Register Notice: Stakeholder informational meeting on the joint NIOSH/NCI study: A Cohort Mortality Study with a Nested Case-Control Study of Lung Cancer and Diesel Exhaust among Non-metal Miners (October 6, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Potential Reproductive and Neurological Effects of Exposure to Acrylamide--New (October 3, 2003)
10/3
10/2
September 2003
9/30
- NIOSH Approves First Upgrade to CBRN Protection for Specified Scott Health & Safety SCBA Devices (September 30, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Occupational Health Epidemiological Studies, HHS/CDC/NIOSH: proposal to add three new routine uses, to amend one routine use, and to revise the system name of an existing (September 29, 2003)
9/29
9/26
9/24
- Concerns About Stress, Potential Hepatitis B Risk at Adult Developmental Center Prompt NIOSH Help (September 25, 2003)
9/24
- Practices For Mine Dust Control Are Described In Comprehensive NIOSH Handbook (September 24, 2003)
9/19
- Reproductive Health Topic Page
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Health and Safety Outcomes Related to Work Schedules in Nurses--New (September 18, 2003)
9/17
- Federal Register Notice: Conceptual Discussions for Quality Assurance Standards Module for Respiratory Protective Equipment--Meeting (September 17, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Conceptual Discussions for Powered Air Purifying Respirator Standards Development Efforts Used for Respiratory Protection Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Agents--Meeting (September 17, 2003)
- New Indoor Environmental Quality Topic Page Offers Focused, Organized Guide to NIOSH Resources (September 16, 2003)
9/15
9/4
- Workplace Preparedness Against Terrorism is Strengthened by New Tools, Methods from NIOSH (September 4, 2003)
9/3
August 2003
8/29
- NIOSH Identifies Hazards of Baling Equipment, Suggests Ways to Prevent Deaths, Injuries (August 29, 2003)
- September issue of NIOSH eNews
- The complete collection of World Surveillance Reports are now available: The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 1991; The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report Supplement, 1992; The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 1994; The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 1996; The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 1999; and The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 2002
- Federal Register Notice: Notice of Request for Comments and Information Relevant to Occupational Exposure to Toluene (August 28, 2003)
8/27
- Asphalt Topic Page
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Work and Health Study: Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Depression in the Workplace--New (August 26, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Correction (August 25, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Meeting (August 22, 2003)
8/25
- Preventing Teen Worker Deaths, Injuries: NIOSH Issues New, Expanded Bulletin (August 25, 2003)
- Preventing Deaths, Injuries and Illnesses of Young Workers: NIOSH Alert (July 2003, Pub.No. 2003-128)
- Preventing Deaths and Injuries While Compacting or Baling Refuse Material (July 2003, Pub. No. 2003-124)
8/20
- NIOSH Strategic Research on Welding Identifies Data Needs, Advances Studies (August 20, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: NIOSH Training Grants, 42 CFR part 86, Application and Regulations (OMB NO. 0920-0261)—Extension (August 19, 2003)
8/19
8/18
- Spanish versions of the following documents are now available: Hazard ID 12: Traffic Hazards to Fire Fighters While Working Along Roadways Español and Preventing Drownings of Commercial Fishermen Español
- Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program (August 2003)
- Metalworking Fluids Topic Page
8/13
8/11
8/6
- Hearing Protector Device Compendium (August 5, 2003)
8/5
- Mining Fact Sheets for 2001 are now available: Mining Facts; Coal Operator Mining Facts; Metal Operator Mining Facts; Nonmetal Mining Facts - 2001; Stone Mining Facts; Sand and Gravel Mining Facts; Noncoal Contractor Mining Facts; Coal Operator Mining Facts.
8/4
- Engineering Education Topic page
- Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH): Meeting (June 29, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Study Protocol To Develop a Database for Identification and Assessment of Engineering Control of Noise From Powered Hand Tools Used in the Construction Industry (June 29, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Workplace Exacerbation of Asthma (0920-0495)-- Extension (July 24, 2003)
July 2003
7/31
7/18
- NIOSH Prototype GPS Monitor Promises Faster, Surer Way to Identify Exposures (July 18, 2003)
7/16
7/14
- Handbook for Dust Control in Mining (2003)
7/10
7/7
- New Edition of Lung Disease Data Report Updates Resource With Newest Available Statistics (July 7, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee: Meeting (July 2, 2003)
7/1
- Your Safety 1st: Railroad Crossing Safety for Emergency Responders (June 2003, 2003-121)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Pilot Study to Evaluate Two Alternative Methods to Characterize Potential Exposures of Miners to Hazardous Chemicals--New (June 27, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Meeting: Review and Discussion of Draft Document: Criteria for a Recommended Standard—Occupational Exposure to Refractory Ceramic Fibers (June 27, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Research Program to Develop Optimal NIOSH Alerts in Farming (OMB No. 0920-0501)--Revision (June 17, 2003)
June 2003
6/27
- National Occupational Research Agenda 2002—NIOSH Research Projects May 2003 (May 2003, Pub. No. 2003-143)
- NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda - Update 2003 (2003, Pub. No. 2003-148)
6/23
- CDC Recognizes Teamwork that Reduced Employee Back Injuries in Nursing Homes - CDC Press Release (June 23, 2003)
6/19
- NIOSH Asphalt Fume Exposures During the Application of Hot Asphalt to Roofs (June 2003, Pub. No. 2003-112)
- The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 2002 (December 2002)
- NORA 2003 Symposium: "Working Partnerships - Research to Practice" - CDC Press Advisory (June 18, 2003)
- NIOSH Schedules July 30 Workshop on Control Technologies for Diesel Vehicles in Coal Mines (June 19, 2003)
6/18
- Spanish version of the following publications are now available: HID 7: Fire Fighting Hazards During Propane Tank Fires Español; HID 3: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Death After the Use of Explosives in a Sewer Construction ProjectEspañol; and Preventing Scalping and Other Severe Injuries from Farm MachineryEspañol
- Preventing Asthma and Death from Diisocyanate ExposureEspañol
6/17
- Federal Register Notice: Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)--Meeting (June 13, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Meeting (June 13, 2003)
- HID 13: Hazards Associated With Using Farm Tractors to Move Large BalesEspañol
6/16
- Asphalt Fume Exposures During the Application of Hot Asphalt to Roofs (June 2003)
6/11
- Federal Register Notice: Continue Conceptual Discussions for Escape Respirator Standards Development Efforts Used for Respiratory Protection Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Agents, and Provide an Update on the Quality Assurance/Administrative Module--Meeting (June 4, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Work-related assaults treated in hospital emergency departments (0920-0575)--Extension (June 4, 2003)
6/11
- Respirator Fact Sheet: What you should know in deciding whether to buy escape hoods, gas masks, or other respirators for preparedness at home and work (2003)
- NIOSH Fact Sheet: NIOSH Recommendations for Limiting Potential Exposures of Workers to Asbestos Associated with Vermiculite from Libby, Montana (May 2003)
6/3
- NIOSH Pursues Hand-Vibration Studies to Understand, Address Risks (June 3, 2003)
6/2
- Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Evaluation of Effectiveness of NIOSH Publications (OMB Control No. 0920-0544)--Reinstatement without change (May 29, 2003)
- Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Antineoplastic Drug Exposure: Effectiveness of Guidelines--New (May 29, 2003)
May 2003
5/28
- Beyond 'The Matrix': High-Tech Imaging at NIOSH Advances Job Injury Prevention Studies (May 28, 2003)
5/21
- NIOSH Fact Sheet: NIOSH Recommendations for Limiting Potential Exposures of Workers to Asbestos Associated with Vermiculite from Libby, Montana
- NIOSH Recommends Precautions to Curb Possible Exposures of Workers to Asbestos Linked With Vermiculite From Libby, Montana (May 21, 2003)
5/16
- Federal Register Notice: Grants for Education Programs in Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Availability of Funds (May 15, 2003)
- Public Input for Long-term Monitoring of WTC-Exposed Rescue and Recovery Personnel
5/15
- Operation 'Roar': NIOSH Marshals Science, Legwork to Prevent Job-Related Asthma (May 15, 2003)
5/8
5/5
5/2
- HHS Press Release: HHS Offers Guidance on Air-filtration, Air-cleaning Systems to Guard Buildings Against Attacks
- Guidance for Filtration and Air-Cleaning Systems to Protect Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks (April 29, 2003)
April 2003
4/29
4/28
- Statement by John Howard, M.D., Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on Workers Memorial Day (April 28, 2003)
- Verification of Underground Coal Mine Operators' Dust Control Plans and Compliance Sampling for Respirable Dust; Determination of Concentration of Respirable Coal Mine Dust—Meeting Dates (March 17, 2003)
4/25
- NIOSH Bibliography of Communication & Research Products 2002 (April 2003)
4/23
- NIOSH's Hamilton, Keogh Awards for 2003 Recognize Scientific Excellence, Service (April 23, 2003)
4/22
- The following new NIOSH Federal Register Notices are available: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Meeting (April 15, 2003); Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (April 15, 2003); Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (April 15, 2003); Priorities, strategies and methods for long-term health monitoring of World Trade Center exposed rescue, recovery and restoration workers and volunteers: Meeting (April 15, 2003); Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Meeting (April 10, 2003); and Continue Conceptual Discussions for Escape Respirator Standards Development Efforts Used for Respiratory Protection Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Agents: Meeting (April 10, 2003): 04/22/03
4/18
4/17
- RI 9464 Selective Electrowinning of Silver and Gold From Cyanide Process Solutions (1993)
- RI 9660: Evaluation of Systems to Monitor Blind Areas Behind Trucks Used in Road Construction and Maintenance: Phase I (February 2003)
- Pneumoconiosis Prevalence Among Working Coal Miners Examined in Federal Chest Radiograph Surveillance Programs—United States, 1996-2002 (April 18,2003)
- Commercial Aviation in Alaska
- Commercial Fishing in Alaska Topic page
4/14
- Respirator Fact Sheet: What You Should Know in Deciding Whether to Buy Escape Hoods, Gas masks, or Other Respirators for Preparedness at Home and Work (April 14, 2003)
4/2
- Advanced NIOSH Research on Neurotoxicity Opens New Avenues Toward Preventing Job Risks (April 2, 2003)
March 2003
3/28
3/25
- A Compendium of NIOSH Construction Research
- TN 501: Measuring Very Low Air Velocities in Underground Metal Non/Metal Mines
- TN 502: A New Training Video for Aggregate Operators' Aggregate Training for the Safety Impaired
3/19
- CDC Press Release: Work-Related Stress Conference (March 19, 2003)
3/17
- TN 503: Hazcom Helper Compliance Tool for MSHA Rule 30 CFR PART 47
- Emergency Response Resources - Chemical Agent Information (March 15, 2003)
- CDC Updates - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
3/3
February 2003
2/27
- MMWR: Ambulance Crash-Related Injuries Among Emergency Medical Services Workers—United States, 1991--2002
- A Compendium of NIOSH Health Care Worker Research 2001 (Pub. No. 2003-108, December 2002)
2/21
2/14
2/11
- NIOSH Approves Interspiro Spirotek Models S3 9030, 6630, and 4530 Respirators For Use by Emergency Responders Against CBRN (February 7, 2003)
January 2003
1/30
- NIOSH Announces Two Workshops in February, March on Control Technologies for Diesel Vehicles in Mines (January 30, 2003)
1/29
1/27
1/24
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (January 22, 2003)
1/13
- RI 9656 Self-Contained Self-Rescuer Field Evaluation Seventh-Phase Results (March 2002)
1/7
- TN 500: Using In-Place Stone Stoppings to Direct Air in Underground Stone Mines (December 2002)
- TN 499: Using Propeller Fans to Improve Ventilation in Large-Entry Stone Mines (December 2002)
1/6
- Vision Concerns at Plant Lead NIOSH to Identify Link With 2 Chemicals, Suggest Safeguards (January 5, 2003)—NIOSH Update
- Exposure Assessment Methods: Research Needs and Priorities (July 2002)
December 2002
12/30
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Work-Related Stress Among Coal Miners--NEW (December 30, 2002)
12/27
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Evaluation of Effectiveness of NIOSH Publications--Extension (December 27, 2002)
12/26
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (January 7, 2003)
12/19
- Proceedings of the International Fishing Industry Safety and Health Conference (October 23, 2000)[PDF]
- Laboratory-Acquired West Nile Virus Infections - United States, 2002
12/17
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC): Notice of Charter Renewal (December 13, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: A and B Reader Surveys--New (December 13, 2002)
12/16
- New NIOSH Method Offers Faster Way To Identify Risk For Job-Related Histoplasmosis (December 16, 2002)
- Redesigned NIOSH Web Page on Silica Offers Structured, Expanded Resource (December 12, 2002)
12/13
- Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance - United States, 1998-2002 (December 13, 2002)
12/10
12/02
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Work-Related Assaults Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments--New (November 27, 2002)
November 2002
11/27
11/26
- Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (November 20, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Longitudinal Surveillance for Beryllium Disease Prevention OMB No. 0920-0463 (formerly titled Gene-Environment Interactions in Beryllium Sensitization and Disease Among Current and Former Beryllium Industry Workers)--Extension (November 21, 2002)
11/20
- Studies for Workplace Violence Prevention Funded Under Five New NIOSH Grant Awards (November 20, 2002)-NIOSH Update
11/18
- NIOSH Educational DVD on Work Stress Discusses Work Organization Factors, Interventions (November 18, 2002)-NIOSH Update
11/14
- NIOSH Announces Work Injury Research Symposium for October 2003, Invites Abstracts of Presentations (November 14, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS) 2003
11/12
- Working with Stress (2002): Tape Number (VHS): 221/Program Number (DVD): 1002
11/08
- New Leads for Lung-Disease Prevention Offered in NIOSH Study That Charts Areas of High Prevalence- (November 7, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- Prolonged Riding Linked to Decrease in Erectile Measure in Bicycle Patrol Officers (October 2002)-NIOSH Update
October 2002
10/29
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee: Meeting--New (October 17, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations--New (October 16, 2002)
10/23
10/21
- Conference on Worker Terrorist-Response Training Will Highlight Lessons Learned from 9/11, Current Needs (October 21, 2002)-NIOSH Update
10/18
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Prolonged Riding Linked to Decrease in Erectile Measure in Bicycle Patrol Officers (October 18, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- Asbestos Topic Page
10/10
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Nominations Invited For NORA 2003 Award To Honor Partnering In Health, Safety Research
10/8
- Handling Irradiated Mail Topic Page
- College Students Topic Page
- IC 9463: Strategies for Improving Miners' Training
- IC 9462: Review of Technology Available to the Underground Mining Industry for Control of Diesel Emissions
- RI 9658: Drill Monitor With Strata Strength Classification in Near-Real Time
10/3
- Storm and Flood Topic Page
September 2002
9/30
- New Spanish-Language NIOSH Booklet Shows Ways to Protect Farm Workers From Musculoskeletal Injuries (September 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Conceptual Discussions for Full Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirators (APR) Standards and Air-Purifying Escape Respirator Standards Development Efforts for Respiratory Protection Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Agents: Meeting (September 27, 2002)
9/25
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (September 25, 2002)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Reducing Injury Risk from Jarring and Jolting on Mobile Farm Equipment: An Epidemiological Survey of Farm Equipment Operators--New (September 24, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Anthropometric Survey of Respirator Users--New (September 18, 2002)
9/23
- New NIOSH Needlestick Prevention Resource Shares Lessons Learned From Real-Life Programs (September 23, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- Soluciones Simples: Ergonomía Para Trabajadores Agrícolas (February 2001, Pub. No. 2001-111 (Sp2002))
9/17
9/16
- The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (August 2002, Pub. No. 2002-158)
9/11
9/10
- Use of Respiratory Protection Among Responders at the World Trade Center Site --- New York City, September 2001
- Impact of September 11 Attacks on Workers in the Vicinity of the World Trade Center --- New York City
9/06
- Ways to Avoid West Nile Virus Risk in Outdoor Work Suggested by NIOSH (September 5, 2002)
- Notice to Readers: Occupational Health Guidelines for Remediation Workers at Bacillus anthracis-Contaminated Sites-United States, 2001--2002
- Notice to Readers: Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biologic, or Radiologic Attacks
August 2002
8/29
- Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Work Organization Predictors of Depression in Women--New (August 29, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (August 21, 2002)
8/22
- Occupational Safety, Energy Labs Sign Agreement to Advance Critical Protective Technology Research (August 3, 2002)-NIOSH Update
8/21
- You Are My Sunshine (NIOSH mine training video available from the Spokane Research Lab)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Potential Health Effects Involving Use of Perchloroethylene: Notice of Meeting (August 21, 2002)
8/20
- NIOSH Disparities in Job Risk From Tobacco Smoke, Recommendations Outlined in NIOSH Workshop Report (August 20, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Evaluation of Worker Notification Program--New (August 19, 2002)
8/12
8/9
- NIOSH homepage redesign
- Bloodborne Pathogens Topic Page
- Chemical Safety Topic Page
- Construction Topic Page
8/5
July 2002
7/30
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Healthcare Workers' Exposure to Antineoplastic Agents (July 25, 2002)
7/26
- Guidance For Controlling Potential Risks To Workers Exposed to Class B Biosolids (Final)
- Work-Related and Injury Statistics Query System (Work-RISQS)
7/23
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Procedures for Designating Classes of Employees as Members of the Special Exposure Cohort Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000: Meetings (July 19, 2002)
7/17
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Safety and Occupational Health Study Section: Notice of Charter Renewal (July 17, 2002)
7/16
7/11
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Health and Safety Outcomes Related to Work Schedules in Nurses--New (June 28, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: A and B Reader Surveys--New (June 28, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Procedures for Designating Classes of Employees as Members of the Special Exposure Cohort Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000; Proposed Rule (June 25, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (June 21, 2002)
7/3
7/1
- CDC Announces New Report: Surveillance and Prevention of Occupational Injuries in Alaska: A Decade of Progress, 1990-1999 (July 1, 2002)-CDC Press Release
- Surveillance and Prevention of Occupational Injuries in Alaska: A Decade of Progress, 1990-1999 (May 2002, Pub. No. 2002-115)
June 2002
6/24
6/19
6/18
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (June 17, 2002)
6/17
- New Five-Booklet Set from NIOSH Offers Chartbook Chapters in Digest Form (June 17, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- Worker Health Chartbook, 2000: Focus on Mining
- Worker Health Chartbook, 2000: Nonfatal Illness
- Worker Health Chartbook, 2000: Nonfatal Injury
- Worker Health Chartbook, 2000: Fatal Illness
- Worker Health Chartbook, 2000: Fatal Injury
6/12
- Guidance For Controlling Potential Risks To Workers Exposed to Class B Biosolids (Preprint)
6/7
- Standards Development Efforts for Full Facepiece Air Purifying Respirators (APR) Used to Protect Emergency Response Workers Against CBRN Agents
6/5
- CDC Announces New Safety Training Tool to Protect Lives in Underground Mine Emergencies (June 5, 2002)-CDC Press Release
6/4
- NIOSH Issues First Approval Under Program for Certifying Emergency Responder Respirators (June 3, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Meeting (5/31/02)
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NIOSH Federal Register Notice: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Standards Development Efforts for Full Facepiece Air-Purifying Respirators (APR) Used to Protect Emergency Response Workers Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Agents: Meeting: (5/31/02)
May 2002
5/31
- Highly Requested TB Training Videos are Offered as First NIOSH Product on DVD (May 30, 2002)-NIOSH Update
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Gene-Environment Interactions in Beryllium Sensitization and Disease Among Current and Former Beryllium Industry Workers (OMB No. 0920-0463)--Extension (May 30, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Meeting (May 24, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC) Meeting--Cancelled (May 24, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Guidelines for Determining the Probability of Causation and Methods for Radiation Dose Reconstruction Under the Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000; Final Rules (May 2, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Methods for Radiation Dose Reconstruction Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000; Final Rule (May 2, 2002)
5/30
- RI9657 - Recommendations for Testing Radar-Based Collision Warning Systems on Heavy Equipment
5/20
- NIOSH Report on Crystalline Silica Reviews Health Effects Data, Discusses Research Needs (May 20, 2002)- NIOSH Update
- NIOSH Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers from Anthrax Infection - Response from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- NIOSH Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers at the World Trade Center Site - Response from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
5/15
5/10
- Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks (May 2002)
- HHS Issues Guidelines for Safeguarding Building Ventilation Systems From Terrorist Attacks (May 10, 2002)
- Ways to Recognize, Prevent Risk of Assault to Hospital Employees Outlined in NIOSH Document (May 9, 2002)
5/9
- Best Practices in Workplace Surveillance: Identification and Tracking of Workplace Injury, Illness, Exposures, and Hazards (May 2002)
- Research Needs Pertaining to Work Organization are Discussed in New NORA White Paper (May 9, 2002)- NIOSH Update
- The Changing Organization of Work and the Safety and Health of Working People (April 2002, Pub. No. 2002-116)
5/6
5/2
- Fire Fighter Fatality/Injury Reports and Other Related Publications (April 2002, Pub. No. 2002-136).
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Preventing Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers-New (May 1, 2002)
5/1
- Hamilton, Keogh Awards for 2002 Presented by NIOSH for Scientific Excellence, Service
- HHS Issues Final Rules to Assist Compensation of Nuclear Workers for Job-Related Cancers
- Summary Report to the New York City Department of Health: NIOSH Air Sample Results for the World Trade Center Disaster Response
April 2002
4/30
4/29
- Vacancy is Announced for Director of NIOSH's Personal Protective Technology Lab (April 26, 2002)
4/18
- Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee: Meeting (April 17, 2002)
4/17
- 7th Annual International Noise Awareness Day (April 24, 2002), League for the Hard of Hearing NIOSH Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention Topic page
4/12
- Availability of $4 Million in Grants for Training in FY 2003 Announced By NIOSH (April 12, 2002)
4/11
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (April 11, 2002)
4/5
- Suspected Cutaneous Anthrax in a Laboratory Worker-Texas, 2002 (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, April 5, 2002 / 51(13);279-281)
4/3
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Grants for Education Programs in Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Availability of Funds (April 3, 2002)
4/2
- Respirator User Notice (March 4, 2002)
March 2002
3/22
- Findings of Survey Co-Developed by NIOSH Will Help Respirator Research, Recommendations (March 22, 2002)
3/21
- Report Offers Guidance and Recommendations on Safety of Emergency Responders in Terrorist Events (March 21, 2002)
3/20
- Farm Family Health and Hazard Surveillance (FFHHS)
3/11
3/8
- Steps to Prevent Fire Fighter Deaths in Truck Rollovers Recommended by NIOSH (February 28, 2002)
3/4
February 2002
2/28
2/27
- Steps to Prevent Fire Fighter Deaths in Truck Rollovers Recommended by NIOSH
2/26
- NIOSH Respirator Topic page
2/21
2/20
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Meeting (February 20, 2001)
2/15
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Methods for Radiation Dose Reconstruction Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act of 2000 (February 14, 2002)
2/13
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health: Notice of Meeting (February 13, 2002)
2/04
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: EEOICPA Dose Reconstruction Interviews and Form--Extension (February 11, 2002)
2/1
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Use of a Reader Response Form by Workers Notified if Results of Epidemiologic Studies--New (February 5, 2002)
- Drycleaning Topic Page
January 2002
1/29
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (January 29, 2002)
1/28
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Meeting (January 25, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations: Anthropometric Survey of Respirator Users--New (January 24, 2002)
1/23
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (January 22, 2002)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Identify and Assess Priorities, Strategies and Methods for Surveillance of Health and Safety Hazards in the Health Services Industry: Meeting (January 10, 2002)
1/17
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Guidelines for Determining the Probability of Causation Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (January 17, 2001)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Methods for Radiation Dose Reconstruction Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act of 2000 (January 17, 2001)
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review: Evaluation of Effectiveness of NIOSH Publications--New (January 16, 2001)
1/11
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Identify and Assess Priorities, Strategies and Methods for Surveillance of Health and Safety Hazards in the Health Services Industry: Meeting (January 10, 2001)
1/2
- NIOSH Federal Register Notice: Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health: Meeting (December 21, 2001)
- Page last reviewed: October 19, 2011 (archived document)
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division