National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health, Projects for FY 1988

May 1988
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 88-113
88-113 Cover

Project plans for fiscal year 1988 under the direction of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) were presented along with the planning format used, organizational chart, and mission statements from the various divisions of NIOSH. Summaries of the planning strategies and specific projects are presented for each of the following areas of research: occupational lung diseases, musculoskeletal system disorders, occupational cancers, severe occupational traumatic injuries, occupational cardiovascular diseases, disorders of reproduction, neurotoxic disorders, noise induced hearing loss, dermatological conditions, and psychological disorders. Projects were also listed as they related to each of the following divisions: biomedical and behavioral science, physical sciences and engineering, respiratory disease studies, safety research, standards development and technology transfer, training and manpower development, and surveillance, hazard evaluations and field studies.