The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for its employees, guests, and patients. The purpose of this web page is to assist NIH employees who work in an office environment with meeting their responsibilities when working on NIH property, to help reduce the possibility of personal injury, property damage and liability losses, and to comply with all federal safety and health regulations. The interactions developed through office safety can also bring collateral benefits in the form of improved communication, documentation, and cost savings.
This web page is designed to ensure that the office health and safety information is made available and useable by employees and contractors.
Select one of the links below for more information.
Health and Safety Programs
NIH Policy Manual Chapters: Health and Safety Related Policies
Health Benefits
Environmental Support
Health and Safety Programs
The following are opportunities available to employees in the workplace to begin, change or maintain health behaviors.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Calendar of Fitness and Wellness Events
CPR/AED Training (Intranet only)
Employee Assistance Program
Ergonomic evaluations and training
Fitness
NIH Fitness Center
Nursing Mothers Program
Occupational Medical Service
Safety, Health and Wellness Day
Wellness@NIH (Intranet only)
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NIH Policy Manual Chapters: Health and Safety Related Policies
The following are formal NIH Policy Manual Chapters pertaining to office workers and are designed to protect or promote employee health in the workplace. Supportive workplace health policies affect large groups of workers simultaneously and make adopting healthy behaviors much easier. They can create and foster a company culture of health.
1310 - Workplace Violence Prevention and Response
1321 - Tobacco-Free NIH
1340 - NIH Occupational Safety and Health Management Program
1750 - NIH Risk Management Program
2204 - Reasonable Accommodations
2300-000 - Office of Human Resources Policies
2300-339-2 - Medical Qualifications Determinations
2300-792-2 Employee Counseling Services Program
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Safety and Health Benefits
As an NIH employee, you are entitled to a compensation package including health insurance coverage and other services or and/or health-related discounts.
Benefits and Pay at the NIH (employees only)
NIH Training Center
Recreation & Welfare Association (R&W)
Wellness@NIH (Intranet only)
Work/Life at NIH
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Environmental Support
Air quality program
Bicycle racks and lockers
Community Outreach
Employee Assistance Program
Green space for exercise or relaxation
Healthy food options on campus
HeartWalk at NIH
Lactation rooms
On-site fitness facilities
Occupational Medical Service
Shower and locker facilities
Supportive supervisory resources
Wellness@NIH (Intranet only)
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