Emergency Preparedness and Response Program

August 2018
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2018-163
Cover page for publication 2018-163

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Office (EPRO) prepares for and responds to chemical, biological, radiological, and natural events. The program integrates occupational safety and health into responses to protect response and recovery workers with the help of partners from industry, labor, trade associations, professional organizations, academia, and other federal agencies.

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Suggested Citation

NIOSH [2018]. Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. By Delaney, L., Dowell, C., Reeves, K., and Novicki, E. Atlanta, GA: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2018–163, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2018163external icon

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