Monitoring workplace health and safety in Nebraska
Nebraska Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEBRASKA ST DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVS · NIH-10874362
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEBRASKA ST DEPT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LINCOLN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10874362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include workers in Nebraska who may be exposed to occupational hazards, particularly those with elevated blood lead levels.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or do not work in environments with potential occupational health risks may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
LINCOLN, UNITED STATES
- 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 below.