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NIOSH Programs > Exposure Assessment > National Academies Evaluation
Exposure AssessmentReview & Evaluation: National Academies EvaluationNIOSH understands that external expert review is one of the most valid and accepted methods of evaluating research programs. Consequently, NIOSH requested that the National Academies (NA) evaluate NIOSH's research programs with respect to their impact, relevance, and future directions. The NA was asked to evaluate not only what NIOSH research programs are producing, but also to determine the extent to which NIOSH research is responsible for changes in the workplace that reduce the risk of occupational injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The evaluation is being undertaken by the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the NA. To date, NA reviews have been undertaken for the NIOSH Mining Program, NIOSH Hearing Loss Program, and Worker and Public Health Activities Program administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services. Exposure assessment methods and results have been integral and critical elements in each of these programs, and as a result, each of the NA reviews is providing valuable feedback to the Exposure Assessment Cross-Sector Area . The NIOSH Respiratory Diseases Program is also being reviewed by the National Academies. The Respiratory Diseases Program applies exposure assessment tools to occupational exposures that can be encountered in various settings, ranging from acute overexposures to long-term low-level inhalation. They include a broad range of organic and inorganic aerosols, mineral dusts, metal dusts, fibers, bioaerosols, fungal aerosols, infectious agents, vapors, fumes, and gases. More information can be found on the National Academies Evaluation of NIOSH Research Programs page. |
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