[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 19628]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10884]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Meeting

    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the 
following meeting.

    Name: Review of the research protocol for the study: 
``Evaluation of Prevention Strategies to Reduce Back Pain and Injury 
Among Nursing Home Workers.''
    Time and Date: 1 p.m.-5 p.m., June 5, 1996.
    Place: Suncrest Facility, Large Conference Room, NIOSH, CDC, 
3040 University Avenue, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505-2888.
    Status: Open to the public, limited only by the space available. 
The meeting room accommodates approximately 60 people.
    Purpose: The purpose of this meeting is to obtain comments and 
input regarding the technical and scientific merits of the study, 
``Evaluation of Prevention Strategies to Reduce Back Pain and Injury 
Among Nursing Home Workers,'' being conducted by NIOSH. The purpose 
of the proposed research is to evaluate lifting equipment and 
medical management programs for their effectiveness in reducing the 
incidence, cost, and subsequent disability associated with work-
related injuries and reports of pain. Participants will review the 
proposed study protocol, provide recommendations for scientific 
changes, and provide advice to NIOSH on the conduct of the study. 
Viewpoints and suggestions from industry, labor, academia, other 
government agencies and the public are invited. Written comments 
will be part of the review, and should be received by the contact 
person listed below no later than May 21, 1996.
    Contact Person for Additional Information: James W. Collins, 
NIOSH, CDC, 1095 Willowdale Road, M/S 1133, Morgantown, West 
Virginia 26505-2888, telephone 304/285-5998.

    Dated: April 25, 1996.
Carolyn J. Russell,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention (CDC).
[FR Doc. 96-10884 Filed 5-1-96; 8:45 am]
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