Georgia Occupational Health Surveillance Program
Funded at Georgia State Departmentof Public Health · NIH-11584757 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports Georgia’s public health department in strengthening data collection and analysis on workplace health risks to help protect workers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State Departmentof Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $180,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH010908-11M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584757 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are workers and workplaces in Georgia where data show elevated risks or emerging issues in occupational health.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not exposed to occupational health risks or not involved in the affected industries may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The program will expand how Georgia collects and uses data about workplace safety and health, focusing on key indicators like exposure to hazards, injuries, and work-related illnesses. It will analyze state surveys and multiple data systems to identify trends in workplace risks, including emerging issues such as COVID-19, pesticide exposure, and transportation incidents. The project will also conduct follow-back investigations of resident cases to understand how incidents unfold and where prevention can help. Results will be shared with stakeholders to guide actions that keep workers safer across Georgia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could lead to better-informed policies and targeted prevention efforts to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses for Georgia workers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous surveillance programs have successfully identified high-risk occupational health issues and informed prevention strategies.
Where this research is happening
-
Georgia State Departmentof Public Health
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bayakly, a. Rana — Georgia State Departmentof Public Health
- Study coordinator: Bayakly, a. Rana
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Georgia Pregnancy Experience and Health Survey
This ongoing survey asks Georgia mothers who recently gave birth about their health, pregnancy experiences, and newborn care a few months after delivery.
-
Keeping Georgia workers safer by tracking workplace illnesses and injuries
This program collects and analyzes workplace health and safety data to help protect workers across Georgia.
-
Surveying new mothers in Georgia about their pregnancy experiences
This study is looking for new moms in Georgia to share their experiences and health habits during and after pregnancy, so we can better support mothers and babies in the future.
-
Improving workplace health and safety in Georgia
This study is all about making workplaces safer and healthier for everyone in Georgia by looking closely at issues like secondhand smoke and workplace violence, and it’s for anyone who wants to help improve worker safety and health.
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.