Aviation Workers and Aircrew Health and Safety

At a glance

  • NIOSH does research and develops health and safety information for workers in the aviation industry.
  • Two specific areas of focus are aircrew health and safety and aviation safety in Alaska.

Occupations at risk

Aviation industry workers operate in a wide variety of environments. Workplaces range from large scheduled passenger and cargo planes to small commuter and air taxi aircraft.

NIOSH conducts research into both aircrew safety and health for the broader industry as well as specific higher-risk segments such as Alaska air taxis and commuter operations. Learn more and access health and safety resources from each topic below.

Aircrew members carrying their luggage while walking towards a plane.
Aircrew and Workplace Exposures
Provides occupational safety and health information for aircrew members.
Small commuter plane with red stripe down the side on the runway under cloudy skies
Alaska Aviation Safety
Information on risks related to air taxi and commuter aviation in Alaska.
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Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health