Manufacturing Program

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Manufacturing Program works with partners in industry, labor, trade associations, professional organizations, and academia. The program focuses on these areas among manufacturing workers:

• Preventing injuries and fatalities from contact with objects and equipment
• Preventing work-related illnesses such as musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory disease
• Reducing exposure to occupational safety and health hazards
• Reducing risks from new technologies and exploring ways in which new technologies can protect workers

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Suggested Citation

NIOSH [2018]. Manufacturing Program. By Morata, T., Meyers, A., Rane, P., 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 2018–174, https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2018174external icon