Improving workplace health and safety in Wisconsin
Official title: Wisconsin Expanded Program Occupational Health Surveillance Project
Funded at Wisconsin Department of Health Services · NIH-10874356 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $356,670 |
| NIH project number | 5U60OH010898-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874356 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not employed or who work in industries with minimal occupational health risks may not receive benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.