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Maine Occupational Research Agenda (MORA)

Maine Occupational Research Agenda (MORA). Maine’s Answer to Establishing an Occupational Health and Safety Research Agenda. Beginnings. Established at the occupational health summit called by the Maine Bureau of Labor Standards in August 2000.

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Maine Occupational Research Agenda (MORA)

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  1. Maine Occupational Research Agenda (MORA) Maine’s Answer to Establishing an Occupational Health and Safety Research Agenda

  2. Beginnings • Established at the occupational health summit called by the Maine Bureau of Labor Standards in August 2000. • A steering committee with 12 members meets monthly and maps strategy • Entire group convenes about once a year.

  3. The Research Agenda • Topics need to satisfy basic requirements: • Frequency • Severity • Trending • At-risk populations • Comparison with other states • In line with NORA priorities • Inadequate information • Key informant data information • Agenda set by steering committee

  4. Timeline • Identify Maine’s significant OSH problems 3/02 • Develop potential research questions 4/02 • Reach consensus 4/02 • Seek external input 5/02 • Finalize 6/02 • Report at major state-wide conference 5/03

  5. Topics • Occupational asthma • Cost drivers • MSD’s • Aging workforce • Fatalities • Toxic exposures

  6. Recognition • State employees who are part of MORA recognized for teamwork award by Governor King. • Commissioner of Labor state of Maine recognized private sector partners.

  7. Conference • May 21-22, 2003 • University of New England Portland Campus • Preliminary program established. Theme “How does research promote change” • NIOSH providing support • Speakers confirmed: • John Sestito, NIOSH • Dr. David Parker • Earl Dotter • Tom St Louis, Ct Dept of Health • Andy Smith, Maine Bur of Health • Dr. Glen Pransky, Liberty Mutual Ins Co • Vaughn Leblanc, ME Dept of Labor • Kerry Sousa, MA Health Dept • Local employers

  8. Conference Activities • Keynote speakers • Break out sessions on best practice • IEE workshop • Report on MORA topics

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