National Occupational Research Agenda

Developing the first research agenda:
– Dr. Linda Rosenstock became NIOSH director in 1994
– NIOSH moved headquarters to Washington, D.C.
– National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) developed with input from stakeholders
– Organizations like General Motors and IBM contributed to the agenda
– Nearly 500 organizations and individuals provided input for the research agenda

NORA in practice:
– NIOSH announced NORA’s 21 priority research areas in 1996
– Funding for NORA increased from $15.4 million in 1996 to $72.3 million in 1999
– Dr. John Howard expanded NORA approach after Rosenstock’s resignation
– NORA projects covered topics like slip, trip, and fall injuries
– NORA focused on areas like extended work hours and respiratory diseases

NORA’s Research Organization: Sectors and Cross-Sectors:
– NORA program organized by industrial sector since 2006
– NORA sector councils implement the national research agenda
– Second decade accomplishments described in a 2017 report
– Second decade activities reviewed from 2006-2016
– Third decade of NORA set to occur from 2016-2026

NORA symposia:
– NIOSH cosponsored NORA Symposia in 1999, 2003, 2006, and 2008
– 2008 NORA Symposium held in Denver to expand research collaborations
– Symposia focused on practical application of research ideas and partnerships

References:
– National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) details from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
– Reports and articles covering NORA’s history and impact
– Information on NORA sector councils and their roles
– Details on NORA symposia and their significance
– External links for further exploration and research opportunities