Monitoring workplace health and safety in Nebraska
Official title: Nebraska Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program
Funded at Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs · NIH-10874362 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping workers in Nebraska safe and healthy by looking at injuries and illnesses on the job, especially focusing on high lead levels in the blood, and it aims to share helpful information to improve workplace safety for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U60OH010897-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874362 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include workers in Nebraska who may be exposed to occupational hazards, particularly those with elevated blood lead levels.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not employed or do not work in environments with potential occupational health risks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Nebraska Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program aims to monitor and improve workplace health and safety across Nebraska. This program collects and analyzes data on occupational injuries and illnesses, including specific investigations into elevated blood lead levels among workers. By sharing findings with stakeholders, the program seeks to inform best practices and develop targeted interventions for prevention. Additionally, it incorporates health informatics strategies to enhance surveillance efforts, including data related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved workplace safety standards and reduced occupational health risks for workers in Nebraska.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance programs in other states have shown success in improving occupational health outcomes, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stover, Derry Todd — Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs
- Study coordinator: Stover, Derry Todd
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.