Search NIOSH | NIOSH Home | NIOSH Topics | Site Index | Databases and Information Resources | NIOSH Products | Contact Us

National Academies Involvement in NPPTL- FY08

Objective

The Objective of the National Academies involvement in NPPTL is to provide opportunities to obtain the highest recognized level of scientific input into program planning and validate the outputs and outcomes of our programs.

Covers of three publications

Applicable Standards

ISO
NFPA
42 CFR 84
ANSI
ASTM

Key Partners

ISEA
AIHA
IAFF
OSHA
NFPA
FDA

Stakeholders

Emergency Response Workers
Employers
Workers
PPE manufacturers

Project Scope

The National Academies Committee on PPE will provide the PPT Program a standing committee to address emerging issues and needs and provide scientific input to program development and implementation.

Milestones

1Q FY08 - COPPE Meeting to discuss PPE for HCW report
2Q FY08 - PPE for HCW Action Plan Development and posting - Surveillance Plan Development
3Q FY08 - COPPE Meeting to discuss Surveillance, PPE for HCW and Emerging issues
4Q FY08 - COPPE Meeting to discuss PPT Program Evaluation and Plan
FY09 - Meeting topics TBD

Outputs

PPE for HCW Action Plan

Outcomes

IOM Report - PPE for HCW During Pandemic Influenza
Confirmation of current program activities and recommendations for redirection if applicable.

Page last updated: August 08, 2008
Page last reviewed: August 08, 2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)