Tracking and Preventing Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
Expanded Program in Occupational Injury and Illness Surveillance
This program helps us understand and prevent health problems and injuries that happen to people while they are working in Michigan.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11095952 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This long-standing program, in collaboration with Michigan health and safety agencies, tracks various health issues and injuries that occur in the workplace. It collects information on conditions like elevated blood lead levels, burns, lung diseases, pesticide injuries, and even work-related fatalities. When a work-related health problem is identified, the program helps initiate workplace inspections and interviews with fellow workers to understand the causes. This ongoing effort aims to identify hazards, improve safety, and share important health information with healthcare professionals across the state. The goal is to make workplaces safer for everyone.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This program is relevant to workers in Michigan who may experience or be at risk for occupational injuries or illnesses.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not currently working or whose health issues are unrelated to their occupation would not directly benefit from this specific surveillance program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to safer workplaces and fewer work-related injuries and illnesses for people in Michigan.
How similar studies have performed: This program has a long history of success since 1988, confirming cases and initiating workplace safety improvements.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harduar Morano, Laurel — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Harduar Morano, Laurel
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 below.