Improving workplace safety and health monitoring to reduce injuries and illnesses.
Official title: Enhancing State, Local, Tribal, Territorial Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance, Collaboration, Education, and Translation to Reduce Worker-Relation Injury and Ilness
Funded at Council of State & Territorial Epidem · NIH-10886476 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping local and state agencies keep workers safe by improving how they track and prevent job-related injuries and illnesses, so everyone can have a healthier work environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Council of State & Territorial Epidem NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $275,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U24OH011874-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886476 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include workers from various industries who may be at risk for occupational injuries and illnesses.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently employed or are in occupations with minimal risk of injury may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies to monitor and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. By strengthening occupational safety and health surveillance systems, the project aims to collect and analyze data across various sectors to identify risks and improve workplace safety. The initiative will also provide education and resources to public health professionals, ultimately leading to better protection for workers of all ages.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of work-related injuries and illnesses, improving the overall health and safety of the workforce.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at enhancing occupational safety and health surveillance have shown success in reducing workplace injuries, indicating that this approach is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Council of State & Territorial Epidem
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosenman, Kenneth D — Council of State & Territorial Epidem
- Study coordinator: Rosenman, Kenneth D
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.