JOINT ADVISORY NOTICE: Protection Against Occupational Exposure To Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) And Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.

The site includes resources, leaflets, guidelines, research and campaign information on various topics such as

• Women's Safety and Health Issues at Work, including information in English and Spanish
• detailed "Guidelines for protecting the safety and health of health care workers", and the NIOSH guide to preventing needle stick injuries, including information in Spanish.
   
• portal on road transport and motorvehicle safety.
• and many more.
   

See the complete list of topics here: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Administration establishes protective standards, enforces those standards, and reaches out to employers and employees through technical assistance and consultation programs.