New Mexico Occupational Health Surveillance Program
Funded at New Mexico State Department of Health · NIH-11584763 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state public health program collects and analyzes data to track worker health and safety concerns and shares findings to protect workers in New Mexico.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Fe, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $165,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH011360-09M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584763 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Any workers or populations in New Mexico whose health and safety may be affected by occupational exposures or workplace injuries.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not exposed to occupational hazards or not involved with state-level health surveillance may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This program has a long history of gathering data from many sources to identify areas where workers may be at risk. It compiles 24 Occupational Health Indicators, analyzes workers’ compensation, hospital data, and dietary/behavioral surveys to inform safety actions. The team documents exposures, monitoring cases like high lead levels, and tracks workplace illnesses and injuries to guide interventions. The current work aims to standardize procedures and improve documentation so findings can be used to prevent harm and protect workers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Better, faster insights into workplace risks could lead to targeted interventions that improve worker health and safety across New Mexico.
How similar studies have gone: Occupational health surveillance programs have historically informed policy changes and preventive actions; this project builds on that track record in a state context.
Where this research is happening
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New Mexico State Department of Health
Santa Fe, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Langer, Chelsea — New Mexico State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Langer, Chelsea
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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.