The NIOSH Surveillance Strategic Plan
Occupational surveillance activities often exist in the private sector apart from Federal and State surveillance programs. Innovative approaches to surveillance in the private sector need to be identified. Currently, we know occupational surveillance is being conducted by employers, unions, health professionals and institutions, and others using various methods to track illnesses, injuries, and hazards for the purpose of prevention and control activities. We need to foster increased communication, information sharing, and guidance to benefit the relationship between public and private sectors involved in occupational surveillance.
Identify best practices for occupational surveillance of illnesses, injuries, and hazards at the company, union, and/or industry level.
Develop and evaluate methods for occupational illness, injury, and hazard surveillance at the company, union, and/or industry level.
Support the development of surveillance tools for use by health care professionals and institutions.