Occupational Health and Injury Surveillance for Louisiana Workers
Official title: Occupational Health and Injury Surveillance in Louisiana
Funded at Louisiana State Office of Public Health · NIH-11584766 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Louisiana program will expand and improve how health and safety data about workers are collected and used to keep people safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Office of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $522,906 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH010915-10M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584766 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to individual patients; benefits apply to workers and workplaces in Louisiana.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals in other states or those not in high-risk occupations may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a statewide effort to strengthen occupational health surveillance in Louisiana by expanding data collection, sharing, and analysis across multiple sources. It includes enhancing health informatics, investigating high-risk jobs and industries, and responding to emerging issues. The program also aims to systematically study work-related fatalities and heat-related illnesses to develop practical prevention strategies. The work is led by the Louisiana Department of Health at the Louisiana State Office of Public Health and involves coordinated staff and resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to safer workplaces and fewer injuries or fatalities for Louisiana workers.
How similar studies have gone: State occupational safety programs have shown value in identifying risks and guiding preventive actions, with varying levels of impact by state.
Where this research is happening
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Louisiana State Office of Public Health
Baton Rouge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reilly, Anna Dunne — Louisiana State Office of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Reilly, Anna Dunne
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.