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The Education and Information Division (EID)
develops and transfers information and provides recommendations to foster
prevention of occupational injuries and diseases. This is done through
targeted information dissemination, training, and the development of
qualitative and quantitative risk assessments. EID also maintains the
Institute's Internet website, 800-number telephone service, publications
clearinghouse, exhibits program, library system, graphics and audio-visual
support, printing office, archiving system, and Docket Office. Major
programs of emphasis include:
- Information Dissemination
EID develops and delivers occupational safety and health information
to workers, employers, health professionals, government agencies,
labor unions, academia, and the general public. Information is disseminated
through the NIOSH 800-Number, the NIOSH Web site, the publications
clearinghouse, and the exhibit program. To support these dissemination
efforts, EID manages NIOSH printing, archiving, libraries, database
development, and database searching services.
- Development of Policy, Technical, and Educational Documents
EID identifies hazards in the workplace and recommends measures for
the control or elimination of these hazards. As part of this process,
EID documents health risks to workers and develops information
on measures for correcting and preventing them. The Division also
develops policy and technical documents to recommend criteria for
safety and health standards under development by OSHA and MSHA.
Educational documents, which educate workers about workplace hazards
and encourage safe work practices, are prepared for workers, employers,
and the general public.
- Training
EID, in collaboration with internal and external partners, evaluates
the effectiveness of training interventions, develops model curricula,
training materials, and delivery mechanisms. EID also provides
graphic design and audio-visual support for Institute documents.
- Risk Evaluation Program
EID develops qualitative and quantitative information on the risks
from occupational exposure to health and safety hazards. These
risk assessments support development of NIOSH internal policy and
the development of standards by our regulatory partners at OSHA
and MSHA, and are often relevant to other agencies such as EPA
and the World Health Organization. Quantitative risk assessment
presently being conducted include evaluations of the risk associated
with exposures to silica, diesel exhaust, and noise.
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Intramural Programs by Divisions
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