Evaluating occupational health and safety research programs framework and next steps
Each year, approximately 5,000 fatal work-related injuries and 4 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses occur in the United States. This number represents both unnecessary human suffering and high economic costs. In order to assist in better evaluating workplace safety and create safer work enviro...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
National Academies Press
[2009], 2009
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Each year, approximately 5,000 fatal work-related injuries and 4 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses occur in the United States. This number represents both unnecessary human suffering and high economic costs. In order to assist in better evaluating workplace safety and create safer work environments, the Institute of Medicine conducted a series of evaluations of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) research programs, assessing the relevance and impact of NIOSH's work on improving worker safety and health |
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| Item Description: | Title from PDF title page |
| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (xvi, 115 pages) illustrations |
| ISBN: | 0309137950 9780309137959 |