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PPT Cross Sector - FY12

Objective

The Mission of the PPT cross sector program is to prevent work-related injury, illness, and death by advancing the state of knowledge and application of personal protective technologies (PPT).

NIOSH PPT Program Evaluation Cover

Applicable Standards

42 CFR 84
NFPA
ISO
ANSI
ASTM
ISEA
BSI
EN

Key Partners

AIHA
ISEA
NIST
IOM
OSHA

Stakeholders

Emergency Response Workers
Employers
Union and labor Organizations
Workers who use PPE
PPE manufacturers

Project Scope

Develop an integrated PPT Cross Sector Program within NIOSH that crosses all sectors and PPT types with activities that aim to reduce exposures to inhalation hazards, dermal hazards, and injury hazards.

Milestones

1Q FY12 - Plan PPT Stakeholder Meeting

Report to the NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors

2QFY12 - Revise PPT Program Guidance

Conduct PPT Stakeholder Meeting

3QFY12 - Conduct PPT Stakeholder Meeting (350 participants)

Review PPT Program LOIs

4QFY12 - Initiate 2013 PPT Stakeholder Meeting Planning

Participate in NIOSH Salt Fork Conference

Outputs

PPT Program Implementation Plan finalized April 2010
Report to the NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors (Nov 2011)
PPT Program Guidance (updated Jan 2012 for FY13)
Professional Judgment Budget for PPT (updated Jan 2011)
CDC Quarterly Review Documents (updated Apr 2012)
New GPRA Audit measure – updated information sent Apr 2012
NPPTL Successes and Impacts – updated March 2012

Outcomes

NA evaluation of PPT Program
Validate relevance of PPT Program activities
Increase impact of PPT Program

Page last updated: April 17, 2012
Page last reviewed: April 17, 2012
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory