Harvard Chan ERC

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NIOSH will be providing free black lung screenings April 7-11 in Virginia and Alabama. Learn more: bit.ly/3ynb5Fw

The NIOSH Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program was established by the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. The program offers free health screenings for miners and researching disease trends across the nation. Learn more: bit.ly/3Zy1p69

We are accepting applications for #PilotProjects for the 2026–2027 funding cycle. Submission deadline: April 24, 2026, 5 pm ET Complete information about funding availability and application requirements can be found on our website: hsph.harvard.edu/research/educa…

Learn why particle type doesn’t affect filtration and how NIOSH approved respirators protect workers: bit.ly/3LVLlXw

"Living near a nuclear power plant may carry a measurable cancer risk—one that lessens with distance,” says Dr. Petros Koutrakis, author of a new paper examining potential links between living near nuclear plants and cancer mortality. Read more in @Forbes: buff.ly/oSJSK02

The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program found that employees at a shipbuilding and repair company were overexposed to manganese and noise. Improving ventilation, using engineering controls, and providing PPE can help reduce exposures. Read the report: bit.ly/4jJuljX

Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, more commonly known as black lung, is a lung disease caused by inhaling respirable coal dust. Learn more about identifying and diagnosing black lung: bit.ly/3ZbOnKk

NIOSH will be providing free black lung screenings on March 17-21 in West Virginia. Learn more: bit.ly/3ynb5Fw

Have questions about hazards at work? The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) program offers free evaluations to identify hazards that may harm employees’ health. Learn how to request an HHE: bit.ly/4qXyFhY

You fight fires, and your data can help fight cancer. Join the fight today. Enroll in the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer: NFR.CDC.gov

Don't miss our annual #PilotProject symposium! 🗓️Friday, January 30, from 1:10 pm Register on our website to receive the #Zoom meeting information: hsph.harvard.edu/environmental-…

Mold can trigger respiratory symptoms, including during the winter months, when buildings are sealed tight. Find practical steps to reduce mold exposure for buildings and schools with our mold assessment tools: bit.ly/4qyBp4X

Firefighters: Your work never stops, even when the temperatures drop. Take extra care to make sure your SCBA doesn’t freeze up when you need it. Download the infographic: bit.ly/3XTrMln

NIOSH PPE CASE Recap: Fraudulent P100 filters and cartridges failed key performance tests. Learn more before you buy: bit.ly/4pHSMQh

If you must drive for work in inclement weather: travel during daylight ☀️ and with a full tank of gas ⛽️, stay on main roads 🛣️, and keep others informed of your schedule 💬.

Researchers at @HarvardChanSPH identified a specific genetic difference in a gene called RTP5 that is linked to a #HigherRisk of #EarlyDeath among patients hospitalized with severe #COVIDー19. Read more about it here: hsph.harvard.edu/news/genetic-d…

If your employees must drive in inclement weather, give workers information about road construction/closures, bad road conditions, and other driving dangers.

We're happy to share a new publication resulting from a recently funded ERC #PilotProject. You can read/download the #OpenAccess article here: mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/9…

Safety Practices Once Tractor Trailer Drivers Arrive at a Destination.