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Here are professional organizations we find relevant to the industry.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
Contact Dermititis
A journal for clinicians who are interested in various aspects of environmental dermatitis. This includes both allergic and irritant (toxic) types of contact dermatitis, occupational (industrial) dermatitis and consumers' dermatitis from such products as cosmetics and toiletries. The journal aims at promoting and maintaining communication among dermatologists, industrial physicians, allergists and clinical immunologists, as well as chemists and research workers involved in industry and the production of consumer goods.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
One of the largest federal agencies, the Department of Health and Human Services is the principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. Comprising 12 operating divisions, HHS' responsibilities include public health, biomedical research, Medicare and Medicaid, welfare, social services, and more.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America 's workers. To accomplish this, federal and state governments must work in partnership with the more than 100 million working men and women and their six and a half million employers who are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
ASE's mission is to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of repair and service professionals.
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
NATEF was founded in 1983 as an independent organization with a single mission: To evaluate technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
The Car Care Council Women's Board
The Women's Board is comprised of professional men and women dedicated to educating women about car care and encouraging young people to explore "automotive" as their career choice. The board encourages women to become active in vehicle maintenance and to promote career opportunities for women in the automotive parts and service industry.