Nebraska Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program
Funded at Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs · NIH-11584752 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state public health program in Nebraska will track and report workplace health and safety trends to help prevent injuries, illnesses, and lead exposure.
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, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $347,416 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH010897-10M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584752 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Workers and adults in Nebraska whose occupational exposures are tracked, including those with elevated blood lead levels or infectious disease exposure.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in or affected by occupational health surveillance in Nebraska may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program collects and analyzes data on workers’ health and safety issues in Nebraska to create annual reports. It will examine occupational injury and illness Burden using existing state data, and monitor adults with elevated blood lead levels. Findings will be shared with partners through reports and presentations to guide prevention efforts, policies, and interventions. The project also focuses on building partnerships and using health informatics to enhance surveillance, including data on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could lead to better prevention strategies and informed policies to protect workers’ health in Nebraska.
How similar studies have gone: Previous occupational health surveillance programs have improved awareness and prevention; this program builds on established methods with expanded data use.
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
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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.