Improving workplace health and safety in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Expanded Program Occupational Health Surveillance Project
This study is all about making workplaces in Wisconsin safer by collecting better information on job-related injuries and illnesses, so we can help prevent accidents and keep workers healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wisconsin Department of Health Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874356 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the surveillance of occupational health issues in Wisconsin to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities. It aims to expand data collection on occupational illnesses and injuries, disseminate important health information to stakeholders, and develop public health interventions. The program will utilize electronic case reporting and data capture to improve surveillance and address emerging health concerns related to occupational diseases. By identifying trends and clusters of injuries, the project seeks to promote safer work environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include workers in various industries across Wisconsin who may be at risk for occupational injuries or illnesses.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or who work in industries with minimal occupational health risks may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in workplace injuries and improve overall occupational health in Wisconsin.
How similar studies have performed: Similar occupational health surveillance programs have shown success in reducing workplace injuries and improving health outcomes, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccoy, Katherine — Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Study coordinator: Mccoy, Katherine
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.