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Partnership Opportunities
The NIOSH Office of Research and Technology Transfer (r2p) invites stakeholders and potential partners to learn more about our current licensing opportunities and research projects open to collaboration. Our initiatives are only successful with your help. Our initiatives are not successful without your help. The lists on this page show select NIOSH partnership opportunities and are updated as new opportunities become available for occupational safety and health research collaboration. NIOSH Scientists are available to discuss each opportunity in more detail. You may also contact the licensing contact or r2p contact for transfer or general questions.
Additional information on further partnership opportunities and research programs such as the NIOSH Program Portfolio and the NIOSH Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) can be found in the Additional Resources section of this site. We also encourage you to view our r2p in action page for a list of licensed technologies and other r2p endeavors at NIOSH. These success stories are examples of how NIOSH can effectively translate research into practice with the help of outstanding partners. You could be our next outstanding partner in occupational safety and health!
Featured Licensing Opportunities
This section lists NIOSH's commercial licensing opportunities. These opportunities are available to partners for the development of new products. Our goal is to bring these innovations and ideas to market. NIOSH’s featured opportunities are listed below. See Additional NIOSH Licensing Opportunities for more technologies available for licensing and the Tech Transfer Guidance page for process guidance.
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JamAlert
Scientific Contact: John Powers, (304-285-6219)
Licensing Contact: Kathleen Goedel (513-533-8686)
To better improve safety and protect workers, NIOSH developed the JamAlert system which automatically terminates power to a machine (such as a baler) when a jam is detected and initiates a system that prevents the machine from being turned back on before the jam is cleared. This technology was granted a patent (U.S. Patent 7,493,854  ) on February 24, 2009. The newly developed JamAlert could be adapted to machinery that is prone to jamming and/or requires a secondary level of lock-out control. This innovation could benefit workers in farming or manufacturing (i.e. baler operators). NIOSH is interested in identifying partners to further test and move the technology into the workplace.
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QuickFit Ear Plug Test Device  (891.14KB; 2 pages)
Scientific Contact: Bob Randolph (412-386-4660)
Licensing Contact: Kathleen Goedel (513-533-8686)
The QuickFit earplug test device is a simple, inexpensive, handheld device that lets earplug users check the fit of their earplugs and test the effectiveness of the earplugs against potentially hazardous noise. Workers in construction, mining, farming, and manufacturing could benefit from this device. The QuickFit can also be used in homes, schools, or recreational settings. NIOSH is looking for partners to commercialize this device.
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Safety Rail System (922.95KB; 2 pages)
Scientific Contact: Tom Bobick (304-285-5986)
Licensing Contact: Kathleen Goedel (513-533-8686)
The NIOSH-designed Roof Bracket-Safety Rail System offers the construction industry a combination safety rail and scaffolding apparatus that is easy to use while secure, durable and compact. The system creates a moveable safety barrier, so if a worker loses balance, the fall is immediately prevented. NIOSH is seeking partners to manufacture and commercialize this patented technology (U.S. Patent 7,509,702 )
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Wearable Kneel Sit Device (914.36KB; 2 pages)
Scientific Contact: Steve Hudock (513-533-8183)
Licensing Contact: Kathleen Goedel (513-533-8686)
This device provides relief and comfort for individuals kneeling for long durations while working or doing household activities such as gardening. Providing comfort increases productivity on the job. Workers in ship building, construction, farming, automobile services, and carpet and flooring installation could significantly benefit from this product. NIOSH is seeking partners to commercialize this patented technology. (U.S. Patent 7,152,919 )
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Current Partnership Opportunities
NIOSH routinely offers opportunities where researchers are looking for partners to collaborate in specific research. This list is also updated on a frequent basis. We encourage you to contact the primary investigator or r2p representative listed for further information.
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NIOSH Looking for Facilities to Provide Access for Occupational Safety and Health Research
Are you in the manufacturing or construction industry and concerned about workplace safety and health? NIOSH's Industry Wide Studies Branch (IWSB) is in need of partnerships with facilities willing to provide site access for conducting exposure assessment studies. Interested companies should contact the listed scientific contact for more information.
- For 2',2'''-Dithiobisbenzanilide (CAS# 135-57-9, DTBBA, a plasticizer),
contact Steve Wurzelbacher, (513-841-4322).
- For 2-Methoxy-4-nitroaniline (CAS# 97-52-9, 2M4Na, a dye),
contact Steve Wurzelbacher, (513-841-4322).
- For Diacetyl in food production, (CAS# 431-03-8),
contact Brian Curwin, (513-841-4432).
- For Manganese compounds in welding fumes,
contact Kevin Hanley, (513-841-4113).
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NIOSH Prevention through Design (PtD) Program Seeking Stakeholder Input
The NIOSH PtD team has posted the Prevention through Design Plan for the National Initiative for public comment. Comments on the Plan may be submitted through the site via an online form. See the site for instructions.
For more information on the NIOSH PtD program, see our PtD homepage. Also refer to our newsletter called "PtD in Motion". The next issue will include articles on including worker health and safety into green jobs and sustainability. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about our program please feel free to contact us at ptd@cdc.gov. You may also contact Donna Heidel, NIOSH Coordinator for Prevention through Design, 513-533-8489.
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Share Your Ideas
 Do you have a new or innovative work place safety technology or research product you would like to share? The NIOSH Office of Research and Technology Transfer (r2p) invites potential partners and collaborators to contact our office about unique ideas and products. Please email the r2p office at ResearchtoPractice@cdc.gov and a r2p representative will assist you.
Page last updated:
September 1, 2009
Page last reviewed: June 25, 2009
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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