Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards

President Trump’s decision to dismantle the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) represents a significant setback for workplace safety research. Thousands of employees are expected to face job losses as NIOSH faces critical challenges, including halted major studies on harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and phthalates, disruption of data collection for worker health, and a loss of valuable expertise. Experts warn that this decision could have lasting consequences for public health and industries reliant on NIOSH’s vital research.