Expanded program to monitor work injuries and illnesses in Michigan
Official title: Expanded Program in Occupational Injury and Illness Surveillance
Funded at Michigan State University · NIH-11584755 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide-style occupational health surveillance program will be continued and expanded in Michigan to track injuries, illnesses, and related hazards among workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $686,704 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH008466-20M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584755 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable; this grant studies occupational safety surveillance and does not enroll individual patients.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient enrollment or treatment is involved.
What this research studies
This grant supports Michigan State University, MIOSHA, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in continuing a state-based system that watches for work-related injuries and illnesses. It will expand data collection on indicators such as elevated blood lead levels and non-fatal injuries like burns, plus ten special projects focused on lung disease, pesticide injuries, and traumatic fatalities. The information gathered helps identify problem industries and workplaces, guiding inspections and targeted safety improvements. The program has a long history of reporting to clinicians and policymakers and plans ongoing newsletters, annual reports, and hazard alerts. Participation involves hospitals, workplaces, and health professionals contributing data for surveillance and safety actions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to better identification and prevention of workplace hazards and smarter enforcement actions to reduce injuries and illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Past surveillance has reliably identified work-related asthma, pesticide poisonings, and lung diseases, informing inspections and safety measures.
Where this research is happening
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harduar Morano, Laurel — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Harduar Morano, Laurel
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.