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    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
    395 E Street SW
    Suite 9200
    Washington, DC  20201
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    (513) 533-8328 (outside the U.S.)
    Fax: (513) 533-8347
    Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/niosh
     

    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research and makes recommendations for the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses. NIOSH also provides information to the public.


    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
    6300 North River Road
    Rosemont, IL  60018-4262
    Phone: (847) 823-7186
    Fax: (847) 823-8125
    Email: orthoinfo@aaos.org
    Web Address: www.orthoinfo.aaos.org
     

    The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS website contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise.


    American Occupational Therapy Association
    4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220
    Bethesda, MD  20824-1220
    Phone: (301) 652-2682
    Fax: (301) 652-7711
    TDD: 1-800-377-8555
    Web Address: http://www.aota.org
     

    The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally recognized professional association of approximately 35,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy. AOTA's mission is to advance the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.


    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Workplace Safety and Health
    1600 Clifton Road
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    TDD: TTY: 1-888-232-6348
    Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/workplace
     

    This U.S. government Web site has general information on hazards, illness, injuries, and diseases that may be related to the workplace. It also has information on safety and prevention.


    National Institutes of Health, Division of Occupational Health and Safety
    Phone: (301) 496-2960
    Fax: (301) 402-0313
    TDD:  
    Email:  
    Web Address: www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dohs/Pages/default.aspx
     

    The National Institutes of Health's Division of Occupational Health and Safety provides leadership in developing, promoting, and implementing occupational safety and health policies, standards, and procedures. This website contains good information for consumers, even though it is written for the staff of the National Institutes of Health.


    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor
    200 Constitution Avenue NW
    Washington, DC  20210
    Phone: 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742)
    TDD: 1-877-889-5627 toll-free
    Web Address: www.osha.gov
     

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides information about hazards at the workplace and about worker safety.




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