Safe Work In The 21st Century: Education And Tr... «2026 Update»

Extend funding and research support to a wider range of doctoral candidates (e.g., in behavioral sciences) whose work impacts OSH.

Develop demonstration projects for training in small and mid-sized workplaces , which often lack dedicated safety personnel. Training Challenges Safe Work in the 21st Century - NCBI Bookshelf - NIH

Launch new initiatives specifically focused on the prevention of occupational injuries , rather than just responding to them. Safe Work in the 21st Century: Education and Tr...

Increased need for training that addresses the specific requirements of older workers, women, and ethnic/cultural minorities.

Modern OSH roles require expertise beyond traditional industrial hygiene, including epidemiology, ergonomics, behavioral sciences, and health communication . Primary Recommendations Extend funding and research support to a wider

The report provides actionable recommendations for federal agencies like NIOSH, educational institutions, and employers:

A rise in service-sector jobs, contingent/alternative work arrangements, and work-from-home models. Increased need for training that addresses the specific

is a comprehensive report published in 2000 by the Institute of Medicine (now part of the National Academies). It examines how the evolving nature of work—shifting away from long-term, fixed-site industrial jobs toward more transient, service-oriented roles—impacts the training of occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals. Core Focus and Trends