Improving worker health and safety in Massachusetts
Expanded Occupational Health Surveillance in Massachusetts
This study is all about making workplaces safer for everyone in Massachusetts, especially for those in high-risk jobs, by finding out what health risks workers face and how to prevent injuries and illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10873661 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance occupational health surveillance and prevention efforts in Massachusetts to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. By leveraging partnerships and resources, the initiative focuses on identifying and addressing the health risks faced by workers, particularly those in high-risk jobs. The program will collect and analyze data on workplace injuries and illnesses to inform prevention strategies and improve overall worker health. It emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable populations, including low-wage workers and immigrants, who are disproportionately affected by workplace hazards.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include workers in Massachusetts, especially those in high-risk occupations or low-wage jobs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or who work in low-risk environments may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in work-related injuries and illnesses, improving the health and safety of workers across Massachusetts.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhanced occupational health surveillance can lead to meaningful improvements in worker safety and health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sparer-Fine, Emily Helen — Massachusetts State Dept of Pub Health
- Study coordinator: Sparer-Fine, Emily Helen
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.