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Pages 211-213

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... Ergonomics  the application of scientific information concerning humans to the design of objects, systems, and environment for human use. Exposure assessment  an evaluation of the potential exposures to humans and the environment from the production, distribution, use, disposal, and recycle of a chemical substance.
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... Extramural research  research supported by funds from NIOSH to research ers and organizations outside NIOSH through a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement. Health effects research  research that investigates physical, chemical, and biologic hazards (injuries and exposures, illness, and death)
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... . Planning inputs  stakeholder input, surveillance, and intervention data, and risk assessments (for example, input from Federal Advisory Committee Act panels or the National Occupational Research Agenda research partners, intramural surveillance information, or health hazard evaluations)
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