What is NIOSH and how does NIOSH differ from OSHA?
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NIOSH is the only federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries. OSHA is in the Department of Labor and is responsible for creating and enforcing workplace safety and health regulations. NIOSH is responsible for identifying the causes of work-related disease and injuries and the potential hazards of new work practices and determining new and effective ways to protect workers from these hazards.
