New Jersey's Occupational Health Surveillance program
Official title: New Jersey Occupational Health Surveillance
Funded at New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs · NIH-11584761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state health department plans to monitor work-related injuries and illnesses in New Jersey to understand who is affected and how to reduce exposures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Trenton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $170,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH008485-20M003 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable, this is a population surveillance program rather than a patient trial.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not exposed to occupational risks may see indirect benefits through broader safety improvements and policy changes.
What this research studies
This project will continuously collect and analyze data on occupational health indicators, including heavy metal exposure like lead and other risks. It focuses on identifying trends, vulnerable groups, and high-risk workplaces to guide prevention and outreach in the state. The effort aims to expand data collection and use findings to implement targeted interventions, especially for youth and essential infrastructure workers. The program will compare New Jersey rates with national benchmarks to gauge progress and guide policy actions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to better protection for workers and communities through targeted education, interventions, and regulatory-informed prevention efforts.
How similar studies have gone: Previous occupational surveillance programs have helped identify at-risk groups and informed interventions; this builds on established surveillance approaches.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
Trenton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lefkowitz, Daniel — New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
- Study coordinator: Lefkowitz, Daniel
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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.