National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health


National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

 (NIOSH) an organizational component of the centers for disease control and prevention, charged with ensuring safety and health for all people in the workplace through research and prevention.

Na·tion·al In·sti·tute for Oc·cu·pa·tion·al Safe·ty and Health

(nash'ŏ-năl in'sti-tūt ok'yū-pā'shŭn-ăl sāf'tē helth) U.S. federal agency established to perform epidemiologic and laboratory research into the causes of occupational diseases and injuries and methods of preventing them; also focuses on strengthening the training of professional workers in occupational health and safety.

Na·tion·al In·sti·tute for Oc·cu·pa·tion·al Safe·ty and Health

(NIOSH) (nash'ŏ-năl in'sti-tūt ok'yū-pā'shŭn-ăl sāf'tē helth) U.S. federal agency established to perform epidemiologic and laboratory research into the causes of occupational diseases and injuries and methods to prevent them.