Connecticut worker health and safety monitoring program
Occupational Health Fundamental-Plus Surveillance Program in Connecticut - IRB Approval and Human Subjects Training Certifications
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CONNECTICUT STATE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH · NIH-11113774
This program watches for workplace illnesses and injuries in Connecticut and helps fix safety problems to protect workers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CONNECTICUT STATE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HARTFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11113774 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
I’m a Connecticut worker and this program collects and analyzes reports of workplace illness and injury to spot new risks. When patterns emerge, public health teams conduct follow-back investigations at workplaces and work with employers on interventions and policy changes. The program also develops and refines methods to make surveillance and prevention more effective and shares findings to help prevent future problems. It is run by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to maintain and improve worker protections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Connecticut workers, especially those with suspected work-related illnesses or injuries or who work in high-risk jobs or settings.
Not a fit: People who live outside Connecticut or whose conditions are not related to workplace exposures are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could find workplace hazards sooner and lead to changes that reduce injuries and illnesses for Connecticut workers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar state-level occupational surveillance programs have previously identified hazards and supported interventions that lowered worker injury and illness rates.
Where this research is happening
HARTFORD, UNITED STATES
- CONNECTICUT STATE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH — HARTFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ST. LOUIS, THOMAS E — CONNECTICUT STATE DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
- Study coordinator: ST. LOUIS, THOMAS E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.