The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA)
The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) is a partnership program to stimulate innovative research and improved workplace practices. Unveiled in 1996, NORA has become a research framework for NIOSH and the nation. Diverse parties collaborate to identify the most critical issues in workplace safety and health. Partners then work together to develop goals and objectives for addressing these needs. more...
National Sector Agendas
NORA Sector Councils have created sector agendas for the nation to guide research and research-to-practice. The Councils will update these as needed. All comments sent to the NORA Coordinator will be forwarded to the relevant Council.
Sector Agendas
- Oil and Gas Extraction - October 2011
- Manufacturing - June 2010
- Healthcare and Social Assistance - December 2009
- Wholesale and Retail Trade - October 2009
- Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities - August 2009
- Public Safety - April 2009
- Services - April 2009
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing - December 2008
- Construction - October 2008
Draft Sector Agenda for Public Review
NORA News
Mid-Decade Review
As part of continuous improvement efforts, NIOSH conducted a review of the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) by interviewing NORA sector council members about their experiences and expectations. Public comments were also welcomed. The purpose was to make mid-decade improvements to maximize NORA’s impact by 2016. A report is available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nora/MidDecadeReview2012.html.
Contact noracoordinator@cdc.gov with comments or questions.
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