A significant reduction in staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) occurred, with nearly all employees laid off. This follows earlier layoffs ordered by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The agency, crucial for approving safety equipment and supporting health programs, has stalled essential operations, including the investigation of workplace injuries and health hazards for firefighters. The layoffs also jeopardized protective equipment approvals during an ongoing health crisis, including processing for N95 masks, emphasizing the urgent need for these services.
Nearly all of the remaining staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health were laid off Friday, significantly impacting critical safety programs and services.
NIOSH employees received layoff notices indicating their roles were considered unnecessary, halting work on vital health programs including firefighter safety and respirator approvals.
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