Contents

Introduction
Disclaimer
Foreword
Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Background
Strategic Goal 1
Strategic Goal 2
Strategic Goal 3
Strategic Goal 4
Strategic Goal 5
Implementation Activities
Glossary
Table 1

NIOSH Surveillance Strategic Goal 3
Strengthen surveillance of high-risk industries and occupations, and of populations at high risk, including special populations.

Certain populations of workers are at especially high risk for occupational illness, injury, and hazard. Those employed in agriculture, construction, and mining still account for a large burden of occupational illness and injury. Health care workers, representing a growing industrial sector, have increasing rates of nonfatal injuries and illnesses, as well as increased hazardous exposures to such dangers as blood-borne pathogens, latex, and biomechanical stress. Other groups of workers are at increased risk because of age, gender, race, disability, or genetic susceptibility. The extent and nature of sector-specific job characteristics and particular risks experienced by these special populations and groups at higher risk must be understood in order to effectively target preventive efforts.

Objectives:

Objective 3.1

Enhance surveillance of occupational illnesses, injuries, and hazards in agriculture.

Objective 3.2

Enhance surveillance of occupational illnesses, injuries, and hazards in construction.

Objective 3.3

Enhance surveillance of occupational illnesses, injuries, and hazards in mining.

Objective 3.4

Enhance surveillance of occupational illnesses, injuries, and hazards in health care.

Objective 3.5

Assess the needs and explore the opportunities for surveillance in other occupational and demographic groups that are at high risk of occupational illness and injuries, such as special populations.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Strategic Goal 2

Strategic Goal 4