Montana Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program
Funded at Montana Department of Labor and Industry · NIH-11584745 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state program to monitor workplace health and safety in Montana and use findings to prevent injuries and fatalities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana Department of Labor and Industry NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Helena, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $165,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH010902-10M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584745 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; focuses on workers in Montana.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not employed in Montana or not exposed to workplace hazards may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project collects and analyzes occupational health data to track trends and identify areas where prevention is needed. It partners with state agencies to improve data quality and expand surveillance. The goal is to turn surveillance findings into reports, policies, and actions that reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths across Montana. The work involves compiling indicators, sharing results, and guiding prevention efforts to keep workers safer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better, data-driven safety policies and practices that could reduce injuries and fatalities for Montana workers.
How similar studies have gone: Historically, occupational surveillance data have informed policy changes and prevention programs with measurable safety improvements.
Where this research is happening
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Montana Department of Labor and Industry
Helena, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Matheison, Andrew — Montana Department of Labor and Industry
- Study coordinator: Matheison, Andrew
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.