Government Organizations
		National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services and was created by Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - an agency of the United States Department of Labor that was created by Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health. OSHA Injury Cost Calculator - OSHA needn’t be the enemy, in fact they have a wealth of free resources available on-line. This injury cost calculator will help you to approximate the real costs associated with your injuries. It will also calculate Recordable Rates and DART Rates. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - annually reports on the number of workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Such information is useful in identifying industries with high rates or large numbers of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities, both nationwide and separately for those States participating in this program.