Improving workplace health and safety in Georgia
Official title: Georgia Occupational Health Surveillance Program
Funded at Georgia State Departmentof Public Health · NIH-10877660 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
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, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $170,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U60OH010908-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877660 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include employees in Georgia who may be exposed to occupational health risks or those affected by workplace-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not employed or who work outside of Georgia may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on enhancing occupational health and safety surveillance in Georgia by systematically collecting and analyzing data related to workplace health issues. It aims to identify and address specific health indicators, such as exposure to secondhand smoke and workplace violence, while also monitoring emerging health concerns like COVID-19. By collaborating with various health departments, the program will conduct thorough investigations into incidents affecting workers, ultimately aiming to improve safety and health outcomes in the workplace.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved workplace safety and health standards, reducing the incidence of work-related injuries and illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance programs in other states have shown success in identifying and mitigating workplace health risks, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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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
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.