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Outputs: Research to Practice
Historically, NIOSH has been a leader in applying research to workplace solutions that reduce injury and illness. Research to Practice (r2p) is a NIOSH initiative focused on the transfer and translation of research findings, technologies, and information into highly effective prevention practices and products that are adopted in the workplace.
The goal of r2p is to increase workplace use of effective NIOSH and NIOSH-funded research findings. NIOSH continues to work with our partners to focus research on ways to develop effective products, translate research findings into practice, target dissemination efforts, and evaluate and demonstrate the effectiveness of these efforts in improving worker health and safety.
Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Fire Fighters due to Truss System Failures-NIOSH Alert
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-132
Fire fighters may be injured and killed when fire-damaged roof and floor truss systems collapse, sometimes without warning. NIOSH recommends that fire departments review their occupational safety programs and standard operating procedures to ensure they include safe work practices in and around structures that contain trusses. Building owners should follow proper building codes and consider posting building construction information outside a building to advise fire fighters of the conditions they may encounter. This information has been distributed to fire stations throughout the U.S. and discussed in face-to-face meetings with firefighter and fire chief organizations.
Safety and Health Resource Guide for Small Business
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub No. 2003-100
This Guide helps small business owners, employers, and managers identify and manage occupational safety and health concerns. This guide contains telephone numbers, e-mail and Internet addresses, and mailing information that will connect small businesses to government agencies, private organizations, consultants, and others who can help with occupational safety and health issues. This guide has been widely distributed to small businesses who contact NIOSH through the toll-free line and the internet site.
Violence on the Job (video)
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2004-100d
This video discusses practical measures for identifying risk factors for violence at work, and taking strategic action to keep employees safe. It is based on extensive NIOSH research, supplemented with information from other authoritative sources. The video has been sent to many employers and employees who want to learn how to reduce violence in the workplace.
