Title Review of the Worker and Public Health Activities Program administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services / Committee to Review the Worker and Public Health Activities Program Administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services, Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 276 pages) : illustrations, charts Contents Scientific Program Assessment: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health -- Scientific Program Assessment: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry -- Scientific Program Assessment: Dose Reconstruction Projects Supported by the National Center for Environmental Health -- Evaluating the Department of Health and Human Services Dissemination and Communication Efforts -- Program Management Assessment Summary Ever since the United States began producing and testing nuclear weapons during World War II, the effects of ionizing radiation on human health and the environment have been a serious public concern. The Worker and Public Health Activities Program was established more than 20 years ago to study the consequences of exposure to ionizing radiation and other hazardous materials from Department of Energy operations to workers and members of the surrounding communities. In 2005, the National Academies convened an expert committee to conduct a review of the Worker and Public Health Activities Program, which is operated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear facilities under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DOE. Review of the Worker and Public Health Activities Program Administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Health and Human Services concludes that the program has used sound research methods and generally has enhanced public understanding of the risks involved. However, the report recommends that more two-way communication between the agencies and workers and members of the public is needed. The report also explores the ways in which the agencies involved could develop a more coordinated, effective, and thorough evaluation of the public health concerns involved in cleanup and remediation activities at Department of Energy sites Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes English Print version record Subject Worker and Public Health Activities Program (U.S.) -- Evaluation SUBJECT Worker and Public Health Activities Program (U.S.) Worker and Public Health Activities Program (U.S.) fast Subject Ionizing radiation -- Safety measures Industrial safety -- United States Nuclear facilities -- United States -- Safety measures Radiation Protection -- standards Occupational Exposure -- prevention & control Power Plants -- standards Program Evaluation Radiation Injuries -- prevention & control Safety Management -- standards BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure. SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General. Evaluation Industrial safety Ionizing radiation -- Safety measures Nuclear facilities -- Safety measures SUBJECT United States Subject United States Form Electronic book ISBN 9780309666152 0309666155 0309180163 9780309180160 1280742569 9781280742569 9786610742561 6610742561

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