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.