| Abstract |
In 1990, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) initiated a program in agricultural safety and health. This program is dedicated to preventing Leading Work-Related Diseases and Injuries among Americans engaged in agricultural work. 1992 Project Facts presents information about each of the elements in this program. Included are facts about 25 project within NIOSH and 42 cooperative agreements between NIOSH and institutions within 25 different states. These intitiatives include surveys as well as research, intervention, surveillance, and demonstration programs. The 67 extramural and intramural projects that are described within this document for the year 1992 address the prevention of the following Work-Related Diseases and Injuries: 8 address occupational lung diseases, 7 address musculoskeletal injuries, 8 address various aspects of cancer prevention, 29 address serious occupational traumatic injuries, 1 addresses cardiovascular diseases, 15 address neurologic disorders, 4 address reproductive disorders, 11 address noise-induced hearing loss , 4 dermatological conditions, 4 address psychological disorders, and 2 address infectious diseases. |
