PHR®/SPHR® Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Third Edition

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The OSH Act created NIOSH as part of the Department of Health and Human Services. NIOSH is charged with researching and evaluating workplace hazards and recommending ways to reduce the effects of those hazards on workers. NIOSH also supports education and training in the field of occupational safety and health by developing and providing educational materials and training aids.

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

The NLRB was established by the National Labor Relations Act to enforce its provisions. It is charged with conducting elections and preventing and remedying unfair labor practices. The NLRB does not instigate actions on its own; it merely responds to charges of unfair ...