NIOSH 1992 projects

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6500195

The report presents information on the areas of scientific research, surveillance, and related studies in which NIOSH is working. The report highlights work being done in the areas of occupationally caused lung diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, reproductive disorders, nervous system disorders, hearing loss, skin problems, psychological distress, musculoskeletal injuries, and severe traumatic injuries. Specific projects are also discussed and classified according to the division of NIOSH under which they fall (biomedical and behavioral science; physical sciences and engineering; respiratory disease; standards development and technology transfer; surveillance, hazard evaluations and field studies; safety research, and training and manpower development). A change or adjustment in the vision of NIOSH is briefly discussed as the Institute moves into the 1990s.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6500195
• Report Number(s): PB-93-169159/XAB; DHHS/PUB/NIOSH-93-100
• Resource Relation: Other Information: See also report for FY-89, PB--90-168584
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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