NORA Manufacturing Sector Council

The NORA Manufacturing Council brings together individuals and organizations to share information, form partnerships, and promote adoption and dissemination of solutions that work. It was formed in 2006 for the second decade NORA. The Council seeks to facilitate the most important research, understand the most effective intervention strategies, and learn how to implement those strategies to achieve sustained improvements in workplace practice. Contact the Council Co-Chair or NORA Coordinator with any questions, comments, or to volunteer.
The final version of the National Occupational Research Agenda for Manufacturing is now available. Thank you to all who provided input. You can read it here.
Workgroups are beginning to plan activities to further the objectives identified in the Agenda. To participate please contact the Council Co-Chair.
The Manufacturing sector includes establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products under NAICS codes 31-33External
Information is available about the NIOSH Manufacturing Program which facilitates the work of the Council