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Workplace Exacerbation of Asthma a Research Priority CDC
Invites Applications for Research on Implementation of Public Health
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Nanotechnology Update Update from NPPTL NIOSH participates in IOM pandemic preparedness scientific workshop |
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In last month's issue of NIOSH eNews, I addressed the issue of scientific research on asbestos. I used that occasion to preview a major initiative by NIOSH to engage the current scientific questions about asbestos in light of today’s technical capabilities and scientific knowledge. This month, I am pleased to note that we have now introduced that initiative for public review and comment in the form of as a draft research strategy document, "Asbestos and Other Mineral Fibers: A Roadmap for Scientific Research." I encourage you to read the draft scientific document on the NIOSH web page at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/updates/upd-02-28-07.html, and to provide us with your comments and feedback. The draft reflects the combined professional experience and scientific insights of a NIOSH working group composed of scientists and engineers from key disciplines. The draft research roadmap represents a current reappraisal of the areas of research needed to answer the questions about the scientific understanding of asbestos and other mineral fibers, and to provide a sound scientific foundation for future policy development to prevent asbestos-related occupational illnesses. It also reflects NIOSH’s desire to work with our diverse partners in designing, conducting, and supporting collaborative research to fulfill those scientific needs. By presenting the
draft roadmap for scientific research, we seek to stimulate a public
dialogue that will define the pressing scientific questions; identify
new scientific advancements that may be brought to bear on those questions;
and lay out the research most likely to bring certainty out of uncertainty. We look forward to engaging in that discussion with
you, as we work together to move the draft scientific document to final
form in the coming months. Please watch future issues of NIOSH
eNews for updates.
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A new study from Ohio State University recommends that
workers who lift for a living should take more frequent or longer breaks
than they now do in order to avoid back injury. The NIOSH-funded study
adds to the literature available for NIOSH and other research organizations
to address concerns about work-related back injuries. The full article
is available at http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/muscleox.htm. |
NIOSH is expanding partnerships and research to address emerging
concerns about workplace exacerbation of asthma. This includes six articles
in peer-reviewed journals, a textbook chapter and ongoing discussions with
partners about a possible international collaborative study and the development
of preventive strategies. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Henneberger
at 304-285-6161 or go to the NIOSH asthma topic page http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/asthma/. |
CDC Invites Applications for Research on Implementation of Public Health Interventions |
The
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
(CDC) Office of Public Health Research has announced availability of $10
million to support peer-reviewed research on factors that encourage effective “translation” of
public health interventions into actual health impact. NIOSH is part of
CDC. Letters of intent are due by March 12; full applications are due by
April 10. The full announcement (CDC RFA-CD-07-005 - Improving Public Health
Practice through Translation Research) is accessible at http://www.grants.gov/. |
Report Notes NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Progress,
Opportunities |
The Engineering Evaluation team conducted two quality assurance manual audits to evaluate the quality assurance process and manufacturing practices. One product audit was initiated. The Certified Product Investigation Process completed 3 evaluations of previously certified products. There were no new approvals or modifications of approvals for CBRN respirators. NIOSH Participates in IOM Pandemic Preparedness Scientific Workshop |
NORA Sector Council Topics |
Members of NIOSH's beryllium research team met with research staff from Brush Wellman Inc. to discuss current and upcoming research projects… Effective January 1, the Republic of Korea introduced the “Workplace Health Partner Program,” which Korean officials said was inspired by the NIOSH health hazard evaluation program… Saving time and cost in reaching stakeholders, NIOSH has moved primarily to a new listserv delivery of reports from Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluations (FACE) and firefighter fatality investigations, in which subscribers will be automatically notified about new reports and provided with a web link for immediate access to a report http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/face… NIOSH’s Office of Compensation Analysis and Support (OCAS) completed more than 5,700 dose reconstructions in 2006, which is the highest annual output since the program began. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ocas for more information… NIOSH researchers Matthew Wheeler and A. John Bailer have developed software that aids in advancing the field of risk assessment science by incorporating model-averaging into risk assessment software. For more information, contact Matt Wheeler at MWheeler@cdc.gov... NIOSH Invites Comment on Draft Mine Documents Comments on the draft report “Long-Term Field Evaluation Program (LTFE) Concept” will be accepted until April 5. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/review/public/NPPTL-LTFE/. Comments on the draft
document “SCSR Vision – Realizing
a New Generation of Mine Escape Respirators” will be accepted until
April 5. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/review/public/NPPTL-SCSRvision/. |
NIOSH
ERC Annual Scientific Meeting |
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, March 20-22, Cleveland, OH, NIOSH booth number 113. American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) 2007 Symposium & Expo, April 13-20, Orlando FL. |
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for Abstracts “WorkLife 2007: Protecting
and Promoting Worker Health Symposium” Call
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