June 3, 2005— A new National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Web topic page, National Academies Evaluation of NIOSH Research Programs, describes the purpose, scope, and components of a new evaluation of NIOSH research programs conducted by the National Academies.
NIOSH requested the external evaluation with respect to the impact, relevance, and future directions of its research programs. The National Academies were asked to evaluate what NIOSH research programs are producing and 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.
Fifteen such NIOSH programs will be evaluated. NIOSH asked the National Academies to evaluate the programs for hearing loss prevention and mining injury and illness prevention first.
