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American Indian and Alaska Native Workers

  This is the second blog post in our series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. It provides a general description of the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) workforce using the NIOSH Employed Labor Force (ELF) Query System. Read the first blog post here. AI/AN workers are employed in various occupations and industries. Understanding where Read More >

Posted on by Amy Mobley, MEn; Jeffrey Shire, MS; Elizabeth Dalsey, MA; Marie Haring Sweeney, PhD, MPHLeave a comment
Categories American Indian/Alaska Native workers, Occupational Health Equity

Native American Heritage Month: Honoring American Indian and Alaska Native Workers

  There are currently 574 federally recognized tribes across the United States. American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) workers play a crucial role in the U.S. workforce and economy, yet little is known about the hazards that AI/AN workers face. This is the first in a series of blog posts by the National Institute for Read More >

Posted on by Elizabeth Dalsey, MA4 Comments
Categories American Indian/Alaska Native workers, Occupational Health Equity

Transforming Construction: Automation and Robotics for a Safer Future

Introduction At its core, automation is the use of technology to perform tasks that were once done by humans. Technology includes software, tools to automate workflows, and machinery. Some of the early examples of automation in construction are power tools. As technology progresses, construction automation has seen rapid progress over the last decade with the Read More >

Posted on by Scott Breloff, PhD; Scott Earnest, PhD, PE, CSP; Douglas Trout, MD, MHS; Asha Brogan, MS; Marvin Cheng, PhD; Jacob Carr, PhDLeave a comment
Categories Construction, Robotics

Beards and Respirators: Navigating No Shave November Safely

Introduction No Shave November is a great opportunity to grow out your beard for a good cause. But if you rely on a tight-fitting respirator for work, that extra facial hair could pose a safety concern. Respirators protect workers from harmful particles, but their effectiveness depends on forming a tight seal against your skin. So, Read More >

Posted on by Aris Copeland and Jonisha Pollard, MS, CPE1 Comment
Categories Observances, Respirators

NIOSH-developed Tools for Monitoring Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Mining Environment

  Respirable crystalline silica (RCS), most commonly in the form of quartz, is a known health hazard in many industries. Exposure to RCS can lead to debilitating and incurable diseases. To minimize the risk of health effects associated with exposure, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released a final rule for lowering miners’ exposure Read More >

Posted on by Rachel L. T. Walker, PhD; Justin Patts; Emanuele Cauda, PhD2 Comments
Categories Mining, Silica