NIOSH ag, forestry and fishing research gets a high grade from review panel
An expert panel has awarded NIOSH’s research program to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing Sector the highest rating – a five on a scale of 1-5 – based on its relevance.
“Research has been in very high priority areas and is highly relevant to improvements in workplace [safety and health] protection,” the report stated. It noted that NIOSH has engaged in activities to move its research into actual safety and health practice “on a very significant level.” Further, it cited “considerable progress” since 2007 in achieving intermediate outcomes, such as strengthening the engagement of stakeholder groups in the agricultural community, and developing strategic goals for injury and illness surveillance, research, education, and other critical needs.