Ask the Experts Q & A

Q: What is NIOSH? Do we need to be in compliance with NIOSH regulations?

A: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is the division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that publishes worker safety recommendations. NIOSH does not publish "regulations" or enforce them, but NIOSH recommendations contain the latest US Public Health Service guidelines. OSHA requires compliance with the latest US Public Health Service guidelines, so in essence, we must comply with NIOSH recommendations.

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