The National Academies Evaluation of NIOSH Programs
From mid-2005 until the end of 2008, the National Academies conducted separate evaluation studies of eight NIOSH programs. The purpose of the reviews was to assess the impact and relevance of each program and to identify emerging issues. As "Science Advisors to the Nation," the National Academies and their component organizations, the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine, provided rigorous, independent expert reviews. The eight NIOSH programs reviewed were:
- Hearing Loss Research Program
- Mining Research Program
- Respiratory Disease Research Program
- Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research Program
- Traumatic Injuries Research Program
- Personal Protective Technology Research Program
- Construction Research Program
- Health Hazard Evaluation Program
In order to conduct these reviews in an orderly and consistent way, in 2005, NIOSH charged the National Academies with impaneling a study panel to develop a framework that could guide all the reviews. That panel was chaired by David Wegman, MD, of the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The framework document they wrote set standards and methods to be used in all the reviews.
A panel of experts was recruited for each NIOSH program review. Expertise included the content area, knowledge diffusion specialists, and program evaluation experts. Each panel received an evidence package of written materials from the managers of the NIOSH program under study. Program managers also presented evidence before the committees orally and interacted frequently with their reviewing panel. Each panel conducted the review over a period of time that ranged from nine to 20 months. Once the panel’s report was drafted, it was reviewed by a second, independent panel of experts. One hundred and eighty five scientists and experts were involved in the eight reviews. All of them served for no compensation in the interest of independent and rigorous review principles.
This project is part of a series of interactions in which NIOSH has asked the National Academies to conduct expert reviews of scientific questions and programs NIOSH faces in fulfilling its mission.
General Information
Evaluating Occupational Health and Safety Research Programs: Framework and Next Steps
This report provides lessons learned in the evaluation process.
Framework for the Review of Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [PDF 423 MB]- Version dated 8/10/07
National Academies Current Projects Database
Search this database with the keyword “NIOSH” to see links to all current studies sponsored by NIOSH. Those links provide information about the charge to each committee, the names and brief biographies for each evaluation committee member, meeting dates, and agendas for the public portions of each meeting.
National Academies Review of NIOSH Research Programs [PDF 2.49 MB]
A presentation by Lewis Wade, Ph.D., NIOSH senior science advisor, May 5, 2005
NIOSH Programs Reviewed by the National Academies – 2005-2008
Health Hazard Evaluations (HHE) Program Review
Health Hazard Evaluations (HHE) Program Program Evidence Package
This document provides evidence of the relevance and impact of the Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) Program of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH produced the document as part of a review of its programs by the National Academies. NIOSH has asked the National Academies to assess its contributions to improving health and safety in the workplace. Submitted September, 2007.
National Academies: The Health Hazard Evaluation Program at NIOSH
National Academies Report Brief on the HHE Program [PDF 720 kb]
HHE Program Implementation Plan Response to National Academies Evaluation [PDF 664 KB] - FINAL 5.7.2010
Personal Protective Technology Program Review
Overview of the Personal Protective Technology Program at NIOSH [PDF 1.9 MB]
A presentation by Leslie Boord, Program Manager, and Maryann D’Alessandro, Program Coordinator, Personal Protective Technology Program, September, 2007
Personal Protective Technology Program Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the program to its NA evaluation committee. Includes PPT Program history, strategic goals, funding, staff and operational logic model, and discusses the intermediate goals, associated issues, external factors, approach, outputs, and outcomes for each strategic goal. Submitted September, 2007
National Academies Report: Personal Protective Technology Program at NIOSH
PPT Program Response to the National Academies Evaluation [PDF 715 KB] - FINAL 5.21.2010
Construction Research Program Review
Overview of the Construction Research Program [PDF 532 KB]
A presentation by Frank J. Hearl, P.E., Program Manager, Construction Program, July, 2007
Construction Program Evidence Package
This report represents the evidence package from NIOSH to the Construction Research Program Evaluation Committee. - Submitted July, 2007
National Academies Report: Construction Research at NIOSH
NIOSH Construction Program Plan to Implement the National Academies’
Program Evaluation Recommendations [PDF 782 KB]
NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors Review
August 2009
Traumatic Injury Research Program
Overview of the Traumatic Injury Program [PDF 876 KB]
A presentation by Nancy Stout, Ed.D, Director, Division of Safety Research, March, 2007.
Traumatic Injury Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the program to its NA evaluation committee. Includes current and future research goals, and evidence of program relevance and impact. Submitted March, 2007
National Academies Report: Traumatic Injury Research at NIOSH
NIOSH Traumatic Injury Research Program Plan to Implement the National Academies Program Evaluation Recommendations [PDF 287 KB] - April 19, 2010
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research Program
NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program Plan to Implement the National Academies Program Evaluation Recommendations [PDF 944 KB] - January 2011
Overview of the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research Program [PDF 2.6 MB]
A presentation by George A. Conway, MD, program manager, January, 2007
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the program to its NA evaluation committee. Includes program logic model, research goals, and evidence of program relevance and impact. - Submitted January, 2007
National Academies Report: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research at NIOSH - Released December, 2007
A review of the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research Program to evaluate the relevance of its work to improvement in occupational safety and health and the impact of NIOSH research in reducing workplace illnesses and injuries.
National Academies Report Brief on the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research Program [PDF 308 KB] - December 2007
Respiratory Diseases Research Program
Overview of the Respiratory Diseases Research Program [PDF 633 KB]
A presentation by David Weissman, MD, program manager, October, 2006
Respiratory Diseases Research Program Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the program to its NA evaluation committee. Includes emergency response and disaster preparedness, respirator policy, and sampling and analytical methods activities. Submitted October, 2006
National Academies Report: Respiratory Diseases Research at NIOSH - Released March, 2008
National Academies Report Brief on the Respiratory Diseases Research Program [PDF 271 KB]
NIOSH Respiratory Diseases Research Program Implementation Plan: Responding to Recommendations in the National Academies Report, Respiratory Diseases Research at NIOSH [PDF 416 kb] - April 8, 2009
Occupational Energy Research Program
Overview of the Occupational Energy Research Program for the National Academies’ “Review of
the Worker and Public Health Activities Program Administered by DOE
and DHHS”
A presentation by Mary Schubauer-Berigan, PhD, NIOSH/DSHEFS research
epidemiologist, November, 2005
Occupational Energy Research Program Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the OER Program to the NA review committee.
Mining Research Program Review
Overview of the Mining Research Program [PDF 2.4 MB]
A presentation by Jeffery L. Kohler, Ph.D., NIOSH associate director for
mining and construction, May, 2005
Mining Research Program Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the program to its NA evaluation committee. Includes program logic model, research goals, and evidence of program relevance and impact.
Submitted May, 2005.
National Academies Report: Mining Safety and Health Research at NIOSH - Released May, 2007
National Academies Report Brief on the Mining Safety and Health Research Program [PDF 280 KB]
Implementation Plan Response to the National Academies Report on the NIOSH Mining Program [PDF 234 KB] - June 2008
Hearing Loss Research Program Review
Overview of the Hearing Loss Research Program at NIOSH [PDF 695 KB]
A presentation by W. Gregory Lotz, Ph.D., associate division director
for Science, NIOSH Division of Applied Research and Technology, May, 2005
Hearing Loss Research Program Evidence Package
Materials submitted from the program to its NA evaluation committee. Includes program logic model, research goals, and evidence of program relevance and impact. Submitted May, 2005.
National Academies Report: Hearing Loss Research at NIOSH - Released August, 2006
Hearing Loss Research Program Response to the National Academies Evaluation [PDF 1.5 MB]
This document contains responses to recommendations from the 2006 National Academies Institute of Medicine (IOM) review of NIOSH hearing loss research (HLR) program and a strategic plan for future research.
January, 2007
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