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B -- TASK ORDER TO IDENTIFY CURRENT STATUS AND KNOWLEDGE GAPS OF FALL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES/RESEARCH FOR ROOFER SAFETY SOL RQ2000-004 DUE 121499 POC Brenda Goodwin, 304/285-5882; Contracting Officer, Rex S. Wolfe, Jr., 304/285-5883 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in Morgantown, WV is currently involved in an effort to reduce fall-related injuries and fatalities through the Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program. Under this program, NIOSH is investigating fall-related fatalities, conducting risk factor assessments, and developing injury prevention recommendations. The objectives of this solicitation are to (1) conduct a literature search for information about fall protection methods/technologies for roofing work (i.e., roof construction, maintenance, and repair; both for commercial and residential buildings); (2) identify the current fall protection knowledge gaps related to roofer safety; and (3) develop recommendations for future research efforts targeted to address the fall protection needs of roofing workers. The entire scope of work and evaluation factors for this project are addressed in the solicitation. Solicitation RQ2000-004 will be issued unrestricted on or about November 15, 1999, and proposals will be due o/a December 14, 1999. Organizations interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation may submit a written request to: DHHS/PHS/CDC/NIOSH/ALOSH, ATTN: Brenda Goodwin, MS-L1019, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Please cite the solicitation number in your request. Only written requests for the solicitation will be honored. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the Agency. Posted 10/29/99 (W-SN396542). (0302)

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