Monitoring and improving worker health and safety in New Mexico
Official title: New Mexico Occupational Health Surveillance Program
Funded at New Mexico State Department of Health · NIH-10881617 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping workers in New Mexico safe and healthy by looking at data on workplace injuries and illnesses, including how COVID-19 has affected jobs, so that we can find ways to make work environments better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Fe, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $65,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U60OH011360-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-10881617 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 within New Mexico who may be exposed to occupational hazards.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not employed or do not work in environments with potential occupational health risks may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The New Mexico Occupational Health Surveillance Program (NMOHSP) focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to worker health and safety over the past 17 years. It identifies areas of concern by compiling information from various sources, including workers' compensation and hospital discharge data. The program also conducts in-depth investigations into occupational exposures and has played a crucial role in addressing COVID-19 cases in workplaces. By standardizing protocols and enhancing documentation, NMOHSP aims to improve occupational health outcomes for workers in New Mexico.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety measures and health outcomes for workers in New Mexico.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance programs have shown success in improving occupational health outcomes in other states, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico State Department of Health
Santa Fe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khan, Nayeem Hassan — New Mexico State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Khan, Nayeem Hassan
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.