While emergency response organization's work is inherently dangerous on any scale, it becomes even more perilous in a major crisis, such as a terrorist attack or large-scale natural disaster. Emergency workers must be shielded from the increased health and safety risks they confront when responding to a catastrophe of this magnitude. With this in mind, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) teamed with the RAND Corporation to assess existing safety procedures and make recommendations to guide needed changes.
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