NIOSH Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance Primer

This document provides a step-by-step guide for implementing the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) framework to protect the health and safety of emergency response and recovery workers. It supports all phases of deployment-pre-, during, and post-includes example forms that can be used as-is or modified, helps identify operational gaps, and facilitates participation in research. It is designed to be used alongside the ERHMS Technical Assistance Document.

NIOSH Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance Primer

Suggested Citation

NIOSH [2025]. Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance Primer. By Bernard B, Shugart JM, Sarmiento L, Williams SC, Dowell CH. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2025-107.