Improving workplace health and safety in Minnesota
Minnesota Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program
This study is all about helping the Minnesota Department of Health keep workers safe and healthy by looking at important health trends in different jobs, especially for those who might not get enough support, so they can share helpful information and improve workplace safety for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minnesota State Dept of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (St. Paul, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874358 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the Minnesota Department of Health's ability to monitor and promote occupational health and safety. It involves collecting and analyzing data on various occupational health indicators to identify trends and areas needing attention. The findings will be shared with stakeholders to inform education and prevention strategies, particularly focusing on underserved worker populations. By improving data collection and collaboration, the project seeks to strengthen overall workplace health initiatives in the state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include workers in Minnesota, especially those in underserved industries or occupations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or are outside the Minnesota workforce may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and safety conditions for workers in Minnesota.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving occupational health outcomes through enhanced surveillance and data utilization.
Where this research is happening
St. Paul, United States
- Minnesota State Dept of Health — St. Paul, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zabel, Erik — Minnesota State Dept of Health
- Study coordinator: Zabel, Erik
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.