Improving Worker Health and Safety in Massachusetts
Expanded Occupational Health Surveillance in Massachusetts
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEPT OF PUB HEALTH · NIH-11132801
This program works to understand and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses to make workplaces safer for everyone in Massachusetts.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS STATE DEPT OF PUB HEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11132801 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is continuing its efforts to track and prevent injuries and illnesses that happen at work. This program aims to reduce how often and how seriously people get hurt or sick because of their jobs, ultimately making workers healthier. We know that many work-related health problems can be avoided, and this program builds on past successes to keep improving safety for all workers. The goal is to identify risks and develop ways to protect people, especially those in more dangerous jobs who are often low-wage workers, immigrants, and people of color. This work is important because work-related injuries and illnesses have serious health and financial costs for individuals, families, and the entire community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program broadly benefits all workers in Massachusetts by improving workplace safety and health, rather than recruiting individual patients for a specific intervention.
Not a fit: Individuals not working in Massachusetts or those whose health issues are unrelated to their occupation would not directly benefit from this specific occupational health surveillance program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to fewer work-related injuries and illnesses, improving the health and well-being of workers across Massachusetts.
How similar studies have performed: This program builds on extensive prior experience and established networks, indicating that similar surveillance and prevention efforts have shown success.
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.