NIOSH 1992 Projects
October 1992
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 93-100
This report presents information on the areas of scientific research, surveillance, and related studies in which NIOSH is working. The report highlights work being done in the areas of occupationally caused lung diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, reproductive disorders, nervous system disorders, hearing loss, skin problems, psychological distress, musculoskeletal injuries, and severe traumatic injuries. Specific projects are also discussed and classified according to the division of NIOSH under which they fall (biomedical and behavioral science; physical sciences and engineering; respiratory disease; standards development and technology transfer; surveillance, hazard evaluations and field studies; safety research, and training and manpower development). A change or adjustment in the vision of NIOSH is briefly discussed as the Institute moves into the 1990s.