Maryland’s Worker Health Surveillance Project
Official title: Maryland Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Project
Funded at Maryland State Department of Health · NIH-11584762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Maryland program uses health surveillance data to help prevent asthma triggers and opioid-related problems in workers by working with employers and health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $321,221 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH011154-09M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584762 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Workers in Maryland, especially migrant workers, and employers who manage workplace health and safety in the state.
✕Less likely to help
Some workers may not experience measurable changes if their exposure or circumstances are outside the program’s focus.
What this research studies
This program builds on prior work to monitor injuries and illnesses among Maryland workers and to understand how home and workplace conditions affect health. It focuses on underserved migrant workers and aims to identify and reduce asthma triggers across both work and home environments. The project also develops tools for employers to manage opioids in the workplace and to support safe, healthier work settings. By linking occupational data with state health initiatives, it seeks practical strategies that can improve worker safety and health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, workers may experience fewer asthma triggers and better opioid workplace management, leading to safer and healthier workplaces.
How similar studies have gone: Previous state surveillance efforts showed feasibility and value; this project expands to new health conditions and occupational links, with potential for further impact.
Where this research is happening
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Maryland State Department of Health
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Clifford S — Maryland State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Clifford S
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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.