NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards and Other Databases 
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-151
September 2005

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio  45226
Phone:  (800) 356-4674
E-Mail:  pubstaft@cdc.gov
Web Site:  http://www.cdc.gov/niosh


                           Introduction

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was 
established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.  NIOSH 
is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and 
is the only Federal institute responsible for conducting research and 
making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses 
and injuries.  The Institute's responsibilities include the following:

* Investigating hazardous working conditions as requested by
  employers or workers

* Evaluating hazards ranging from chemicals to machinery 

* Creating and disseminating methods for preventing disease, 
  injury, and disability 

* Conducting research and providing scientifically valid 
  recommendations for protecting workers

* Providing education and training to persons preparing for or 
  actively working in the field of occupational safety and health


                          NIOSH Databases

This site contains a selection of databases and documents  that 
are available on the NIOSH website (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh).
In addition, this site contains the OSHA Sampling & Analytical Methods 
and the 2004 Emergency Response Guidebook, which are available on the 
OSHA website (http://www.osha.gov) and the Department of Transportation
website (http://hazmat.dot.gov), respectively. The  information provided is 
simply another site where you can check information for your Safety and Health.  
It is provided by Dan Napier, CIH  (http://cihcsp.com).  It is not a mirror site, 
please go to the official site for the latest cutting edge information.