Occupational Injury and Illness Surveillance Program (Washington)
Official title: Washington Occupational Injury and Illness Surveillance Program
Funded at Washington State Dept Lab & Indust · NIH-11584743 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A statewide program collects and analyzes data on work-related injuries and illnesses to help reduce harm and improve workers’ health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State Dept Lab & Indust NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Olympia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $449,823 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH008487-20M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11584743 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable because this is a population-level surveillance program rather than a direct patient enrollment study.
✕Less likely to help
No direct benefit to individual patients; results are intended to improve workplace safety for the broader community of workers.
What this research studies
This project aims to systematically gather and examine data on occupational injuries and illnesses in Washington. It will use state data sources and advisory input to identify priority issues, such as musculoskeletal disorders, traumatic injuries, respiratory diseases, and lead exposure. The findings will be used to inform public health actions and policy decisions to protect workers. The program emphasizes attention to disparities, recognizing that minority workers may experience higher risks. The work builds on existing surveillance to guide targeted prevention efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to better prevention strategies and policy changes that reduce work-related injuries and illnesses for Washington workers.
How similar studies have gone: State-based occupational health surveillance programs have previously informed prevention actions and improved safety outcomes in various regions.
Where this research is happening
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Washington State Dept Lab & Indust
Olympia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wuellner, Sara — Washington State Dept Lab & Indust
- Study coordinator: Wuellner, Sara
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Washington State Worker Health Tracking
This program gathers information about work-related injuries and illnesses in Washington State to help make workplaces safer and healthier for everyone.
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Tracking workplace injuries and illnesses in Washington State
This study is looking at workplace injuries and illnesses in Washington State to find out what problems are happening, especially for those who might be more at risk, so we can make jobs safer for everyone.
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.