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Health Hazard EvaluationsInputs: National Research Agenda (NORA)The National Occupational Research Agenda is a partnership program to stimulate innovative research and improved workplace practices. Unveiled in 1996, NORA has become a framework for occupational safety and health research in the nation. Diverse parties collaborate to identify the most critical issues in workplace safety and health. Partners then work together to develop goals, objectives and an implementation plan for addressing these needs. Stakeholder CommentsMany stakeholders submitted comments in 2005 and 2006 outlining their top issues. The stakeholder comments can be searched, viewed and printed. These comments comprise one of the inputs considered by the NORA Sector Councils when drafting their strategic plans for the nation. NORA Sector CouncilsNORA Sector Councils develop and maintain sector-specific research agendas. In addition, a Cross-Sector Council coordinates priorities that affect multiple sectors and groups of workers. Representing all stakeholders, the councils use an open process to set goals, develop strategies, encourage partnerships, and promote improved workplace practices. Health Hazard Evaluation Program Relationship to SectorsThe NIOSH HHE Program benefits the NORA Sector Research Councils in many ways. It serves as planning input to the NORA Sector Research Councils; provides the NORA Sector Programs with opportunities to perform problem solving and research; and provides an essential means of transferring NORA Sector Programs outputs to workplaces. The HHE Program has a unique role as an external sensor with regard to current and emerging issues, helping NORA Sector Research Councils stay relevant with real-world occupational health issues. The HHE Program currently has representatives serving on the Sector Research Councils for the Construction, Healthcare and Social Assistance, Manufacturing, and Services Sector Programs. These representatives provide a vital link between the HHE Program and the activities taking place in the Sector Programs. The representatives provide the following services to the Sector Programs: Participation in Sector Research Councils
Knowledge input to the Sector Research Councils
Technical collaboration through NIOSH Sector Program steering committees
Page last updated: August 5, 2008
Page last reviewed: August 5, 2008 Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) |
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