Workers, both indoors and outdoors, in services, transportation, agriculture, construction, and other industries may be exposed to environmental cold stress that can lead to thermal discomfort and in some cases even severe injuries, illnesses, or death. Employers can find information on implementing a cold-related illness and injury prevention program in our Workplace Solutions: https://bit.ly/3HZ6rxH
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established NIOSH as a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health, and empowering employers and workers to create safe and healthy workplaces. NIOSH is part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It has the mandate to assure “every man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources.” Comment Policy: Posted comments and images do not necessarily represent the views of CDC or NIOSH. If you are looking for official CDC information, please go to: www.cdc.gov. Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html to view CDC’s social media comment policy. Privacy Notice Regarding Third Party Websites: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses third-party Web sites to share information and to encourage collaboration with the public. Third-party Web sites are not Government-owned or Government-operated. They are controlled and operated by a third party not affiliated with CDC. The CDC Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party Web sites or applications. To learn more about CDC’s privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.cdc.gov/other/privacy.html.
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Updates
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January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of work-related cancer in the fire service. This month, share the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer with firefighters, using social posts, web banners, an email template, and QR code: https://bit.ly/3Z2XJro
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Forest operations, including logging, are one of the most dangerous places to work in the United States. Many improvements have been made, contributing to improved safety for logging workers including the increased mechanization of forest operations. Read more on the NIOSH Science Blog: https://bit.ly/3YHPEt6
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Start the New Year off right by making your mental health a priority! Use these Total Worker Health principles: https://bit.ly/4eyvrvx
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Did you hear? The 2024 NIOSH List of Hazards Drugs in Healthcare Settings was just released! Access the list and learn more: https://bit.ly/401oChb
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Nominations are now open for the Prevention through Design (PtD) award. This award recognizes those who have eliminated or reduced hazards through design or added knowledge that enabled PtD solutions. Nominate an individual, group, or business today: https://bit.ly/3OHRq84
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Firefighters: When you join the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer, you share information about work history, health, and exposures that can pave the way for new health and safety measures. The NFR keeps information you share secure and confidential. Learn more about the NFR: https://www.cdc.gov/nfr
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Work can change during the holiday season, slowing down for some and increasing for others. Fostering collaboration can help promote worker well-being during this time of year and all year round. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZIJGrl
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