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RESEARCH
NIOSH to Research Health, Safety Implications of 
Occupational Robots
TECHNOLOGY
New Data Sets Available for NIOSH's WHC Tool
CHEMICAL AND MATERIAL HAZARDS
Study Examines Gulf Spill Oil Dispersant Exposure, Worker Health

BACTERIA AND VIRUSES
OSHA Publishes Prevention, Management Guidance for Zika Exposures in Labs

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION
MSHA Seeks Input on Regulations

CHEMICAL AND MATERIAL HAZARDS
CDPH: Fragrance-free Policies Can Help Prevent Work-related Asthma

CONTROLS
Engineering Controls Recommended for Water Heater Manufacturing Plant

CHEMICAL AND MATERIAL HAZARDS
IARC Examines New Evidence Regarding the Carcinogenicity of Benzene

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Nitrogen Dioxide, Other Chemicals Get NIOSH IDLH Value Profiles

COMPLIANCE
OSHA Fact Sheet Helps Shipyard Employers Evaluate Competent Person Programs

BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
Draft Chapter Discusses Biological Monitoring Methods for Chemical Exposure

HEALTHCARE
NIOSH: EMS Workers Have High Rates of Work-related Injuries