Wholesale and Retail Trade Program
August 2018
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2018-167
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Wholesale and Retail Trade (WRT) Program works with partners in industry, labor, trade associations, professional organizations, and academia. The program focuses on these areas among wholesale and retail trade workers:
- Reducing injuries and illnesses from overexertion and adverse bodily reactions especially among aging workers and those who are exposed to the safety risks from emerging technologies
- Preventing injuries from slips, trips and falls
- Reducing motor vehicle-related injuries
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Suggested Citation
NIOSH [2018]. Wholesale and Retail Trade Program. By Anderson, V., Schulte, P., Pfirman, D., 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 2018–167, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2018167external icon
Page last reviewed: September 6, 2018
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health