NIOSH

Abbreviation Safety and Compliance

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: researches workplace hazards and certifies respirators; it does not enforce rules.

Sources

• OSH Act of 1970, Section 22: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• 42 CFR Part 84, Approval of respiratory protective devices (Subpart A) · National Archives, eCFR
• 42 CFR Part 85, Requests for health hazard evaluations · National Archives, eCFR

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