1Maryann D’Alessandro, Ph.D.Director, National Personal Protective Technology LaboratoryPersonal Protective Technology ConformityAssessment Working Group Formation andProcessNIOSH PPT Conformity Assessment Public MeetingSeptember 17, 2013https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irl_6h_55eo2An estimated 20 million workers use personalprotective equipment on a regular basis toprotect themselves from job hazards.NIOSH PPT Program MissionTheMISSIONof the PPT program is to prevent workrelated injury, illness and death by advancing the state ofknowledge and application of personal protectivetechnologies (PPT).3PPT CA WorkingGroup OverviewPPT conformityassessment (CA)backgroundPCAWGsuccessesPresentation overview4NIOSH Conformity AssessmentFoundational BackgroundJune 2008NAPPT ProgramEvaluation Report:FiveRecommendationsFebruary 2011IOM’s Analysis ofNA ReportRecommendation 1:ComprehensiveCA ProgramOctober 2011NIOSHPPT ConformityAssessmentWorking GroupEstablishedMay 2011NIOSHDocket # 237Public Commenton IOMCA ReportMay 2010PPT Program’sAction Plan toImplementRecommendations55“[NIOSH] should work with [stakeholders] todevelop, implement, and support conformityassessment processes for non-respiratorPPT.CA processes should be commensurate withthe level of risk that could result from failureof the PPT to protect the user from workplacehazards.”“Conformity assessment is key to ensuring thatthe products we purchase are effective andperform to specifications...”6Meeting ObjectivesReport PCAWG process and findingsDiscuss a NIOSH draft framework scopeInitiate a public dialogue in defining anational PPT CA framework7InternationalPersonalProtection, Inc.JSJ and AssociatesInternationalPersonalProtection, Inc.JSJ and AssociatesOver 30 PCAWG Members and Consultants8The PPT Conformity AssessmentWorking Group Project Organization and WorkflowConformityAssessmentFrameworkandProcesses(WorkingGroup)ProjectDefinitionandOrganization(WorkingGroup)Project Management(NIOSH/NPPTL Chair)Terminology(Sub-Group)ProductsandStandards(Sub-Group)Levels ofRisk(Sub-Group)ComplianceandEnforcement(Sub-Group)SurveillanceData(Sub-Group)Prioritization(WorkingGroup)9The PPT Conformity AssessmentWorking Group Project Organization and WorkflowConformityAssessmentFrameworkandProcesses(WorkingGroup)ProjectDefinitionandOrganization(WorkingGroup)Project Management(NIOSH/NPPTL Chair)Terminology(Sub-Group)ProductsandStandards(Sub-Group)Levels ofRisk(Sub-Group)ComplianceandEnforcement(Sub-Group)SurveillanceData(Sub-Group)Prioritization(WorkingGroup)10The PPT Conformity AssessmentWorking Group Project Organization and WorkflowConformityAssessmentFrameworkandProcesses(WorkingGroup)ProjectDefinitionandOrganization(WorkingGroup)Project Management(NIOSH/NPPTL Chair)Terminology(Sub-Group)ProductsandStandards(Sub-Group)Levels ofRisk(Sub-Group)ComplianceandEnforcement(Sub-Group)SurveillanceData(Sub-Group)Prioritization(WorkingGroup)11The PPT Conformity AssessmentWorking Group Project Organization and WorkflowConformityAssessmentFrameworkandProcesses(WorkingGroup)ProjectDefinitionandOrganization(WorkingGroup)Project Management(NIOSH/NPPTL Chair)Terminology(Sub-Group)ProductsandStandards(Sub-Group)Levels ofRisk(Sub-Group)ComplianceandEnforcement(Sub-Group)SurveillanceData(Sub-Group)Prioritization(WorkingGroup)12The PPT Conformity AssessmentWorking Group Project Organization and WorkflowConformityAssessmentFrameworkandProcesses(WorkingGroup)ProjectDefinitionandOrganization(WorkingGroup)Project Management(NIOSH/NPPTL Chair)Terminology(Sub-Group)ProductsandStandards(Sub-Group)Levels ofRisk(Sub-Group)ComplianceandEnforcement(Sub-Group)SurveillanceData(Sub-Group)Prioritization(WorkingGroup)13The PPT Conformity AssessmentWorking Group Project Organization and WorkflowConformityAssessmentFrameworkandProcesses(WorkingGroup)ProjectDefinitionandOrganization(WorkingGroup)Project Management(NIOSH/NPPTL Chair)Terminology(Sub-Group)ProductsandStandards(Sub-Group)Levels ofRisk(Sub-Group)ComplianceandEnforcement(Sub-Group)SurveillanceData(Sub-Group)Prioritization(WorkingGroup)14The PPT Conformity AssessmentWorking Group Project Organization and WorkflowConformityAssessmentFrameworkandProcesses(WorkingGroup)ProjectDefinitionandOrganization(WorkingGroup)Project Management(NIOSH/NPPTL Chair)Terminology(Sub-Group)ProductsandStandards(Sub-Group)Levels ofRisk(Sub-Group)ComplianceandEnforcement(Sub-Group)SurveillanceData(Sub-Group)Prioritization(WorkingGroup)15Sample Report in which ANSI/ISEA records were queriedProducts and standards database incorporateuseful data fields16A strength of the prototype database is the abilityto search for records using a variety of criteria17A beta version of the Products and StandardsDatabase is being developed18NIOSH is moving toward more structured postmarket activities and results disseminationDevelop a consist policy regarding what data tocollectRecommend database format and analysisapproachDetermine approach for disseminating informationPost market working group establishedInternal NIOSH and FDA, CPSC, UL, NISTNovember 5, 2013 meeting in Pittsburgh19NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) Programcan serve as a model to develop a “PPE HHE”Can search thousands of HHE reports at:http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/“10-day” Letter after 1stsite visitEmployee notification letterspersonal monitoring resultsInterim Report, as neededFinal ReportPost final report documents:Scientific manuscripts, MMWR articles,presentations, NIOSH blog, HHE Facebookpage, NIOSH numbered documents, andtrade magazines20NPPTL is shifting focus to continue to improvePPT leadership bymost effectively leveraging our laboratoryresources,leading respiratory and non-respiratoryconformity assessment activities,emphasizing PPE compliance improvement.2122NIOSH will continue to work with the PCAWG andall partners to refine the PPT CA Framework23Quality Partnerships Enhance WorkerSafety & HealthVisit Us at:http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/Disclaimer:The findings and conclusions inthis presentation have not beenformally disseminated by theNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and should not beconstrued to representany agency determination or policy.Thank you!