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Work-related asthma is triggered or caused by irritant and allergic exposures in the workplace. There are more than 300 workplace substances that can cause new asthma and many more that can worsen it. Learn more during Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month: https://t.co/0IXHuZQbsG

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Volunteer firefighters: Sharing your fire service experience can help protect the entire fire service. Join the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and contribute to research that could save lives. It only takes 5 minutes to get started: https://t.co/0OJhlSDTc9

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As the weather warms up, ticks become more active across the United States. Protect yourself while working in areas with ticks. Wear a hat and light-colored clothing, use insect repellents, check your skin daily for ticks. Find more tips: https://t.co/IcbFXX9MBT

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NIOSH researchers found that almost 22 million workers (13% of the civilian workforce) are exposed to chemicals that can damage hearing each year. These chemicals pose a risk for hearing loss across all industries.

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Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are overweight or have heart disease. Find tips to keep workers safe in the heat: https://t.co/pNklYihaDL

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Before the summer begins, plan ahead for work-related heat exposure and the potential for heat-related illness among your workers. Learn more: https://t.co/g4wALvYftr

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Heat stress can be a major concern for indoor and outdoor workers, especially during the hot summer months. Learn how to protect workers: https://t.co/pNklYihaDL

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Workers may experience extreme heat stress as they often work in hot environments, doing physically difficult tasks, while wearing protective clothing or equipment. Learn how to protect yourself and your workers: https://t.co/pNklYihaDL

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Heat-related illnesses can vary in severity and outcomes, with heat stroke resulting in death. Do you know the signs and symptoms? https://t.co/O7OWT2jklB

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The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program recommended maintaining ventilation systems and addressing mold issues after employees reported unexplained illnesses in an office building that was undergoing renovations. Read the full report: https://t.co/YZEH9KhPpA

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The NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program recommended a foundry use quieter saws, limit work at cutoff saws, and conduct regular hearing tests to protect workers’ hearing.
See the full report: https://t.co/rrkD3lQRks

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It is difficult for firefighters to match a response strategy with a structure before arriving on scene. However, fire departments can prioritize planning for structures that have elevated fire hazards and life safety risks. Learn more: https://t.co/xYUkfeGsuf

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Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the US. Employers can help protect their workers from Lyme disease by providing training on the risks, how it is spread, and how to protect themselves: https://t.co/IcbFXX9MBT

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How many firefighters have enrolled in NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer? Find out on the NFR Data Dashboard, plus see enrollment trends by state, the most common self-reported cancer types, risk factors, and screening info: https://t.co/31j4GKEJK1

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NIOSH will be providing free black lung screenings next week, May 4-8 in Ohio and Illinois. Learn more: https://t.co/GFDYEvHxBt

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NIOSH has been at the forefront of efforts to understand the implications of AI on workplace safety and health, and to teach workers and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals how to use it safely. Learn more: https://t.co/HWnl8NMRhZ

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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: https://t.co/u0vOef8GBh

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NIOSH will be providing free black lung screenings May 9-14 in Illinois and Indiana. Learn more: https://t.co/GFDYEvHxBt

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It is International Firefighters’ Day. Firefighters dedicate their lives to our safety. We can help them stay safe on the job by learning from real-life scenarios in NIOSH’s Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program reports: https://t.co/QlVKVhkQKu

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May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Work-related asthma is associated with exposure to worksite irritants, allergens, and physical conditions called triggers. Learn the causes and symptoms, as well as ways to prevent work-related asthma: https://t.co/WnWwsssjFg