Occupational Health Surveillance and Safety Program for Connecticut
Official title: Occupational Health Fundamental-Plus Surveillance Program in Connecticut - IRB Approval and Human Subjects Training Certifications
Funded at Connecticut State Dept of Public Health · NIH-11584759 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A state public health program in Connecticut aims to strengthen surveillance of workplace illnesses and injuries and to use data to guide safety improvements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Connecticut State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $169,999 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH010904-10M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584759 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a clinical patient population; the project targets workers and workplaces in Connecticut.
✕Less likely to help
Direct clinical benefit to individual patients may be limited, as this is a surveillance and policy-implementation program.
What this research studies
This project continues and expands Connecticut’s system for tracking work-related health issues and injuries. It involves deeper data analysis, follow-up investigations, and targeted safety interventions in workplaces. The team will develop and evaluate public health policies to address current occupational health challenges. The effort relies on skilled staff and robust data systems to protect workers across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Stronger protections for workers could lead to safer workplaces and quicker responses to health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous surveillance programs have improved workplace safety and illness reporting, supporting the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Connecticut State Dept of Public Health
Hartford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: St. Louis, Thomas E — Connecticut State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: St. Louis, Thomas E
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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.