Working Together to Advance Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
Meeting Objectives:
- Promote engagement among NIOSH and Centers to develop products and plans that drive innovation and help OSH prepare for future change
- Discuss broadening approaches to improve the impact of OSH research and practice
Venue:
- Constitution Center, 400 7th St SW, Washington, DC
High security facility: US Citizens are required to show a State issued ID. International visitors will need additional processing ahead of meeting.
Additional information on building and security instructions will be provided.
Registration: TBD
Meeting Schedule:
- Day 1 February 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Day 2 February 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Attendees:
- Leadership from NIOSH Extramural Research and Training Centers
- Leadership from NIOSH Intramural Programs
- Subject matter experts from Centers and NIOSH
Format:
This will be an in-person meeting. The agenda will include primarily group discussion of four priority topics:
- Worker Health Inequities
- Training New OSH Professionals
- Innovative OSH Strategies
- Extreme Weather and Worker Safety
Intended Meeting Outcome:
A working document with recommendations for next steps by NIOSH and the Centers.