Tracking work-related injuries and illnesses in New Jersey.
Official title: New Jersey Occupational Health Surveillance
Funded at New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs · NIH-10873666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at work-related injuries and illnesses in New Jersey to help make jobs safer for everyone, especially those who might be at higher risk, so that workers can enjoy healthier and safer workplaces.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Trenton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $160,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U60OH008485-19 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873666 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include workers in industries with known occupational hazards, especially vulnerable populations such as youth and essential workers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently employed or those in occupations with minimal exposure to occupational health risks may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on monitoring and analyzing work-related injuries and illnesses in New Jersey to better understand their impact on the workforce. The New Jersey Department of Health will collect and evaluate data on various occupational health indicators, including exposure to harmful substances like lead and asbestos. By identifying trends and comparing local data to national estimates, the project aims to enhance prevention and intervention strategies for vulnerable worker populations. Patients may benefit from improved workplace safety measures and targeted health interventions based on the findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer working conditions and reduced incidence of work-related health issues for employees.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance efforts in other states have successfully identified occupational health trends and led to improved workplace safety regulations.
Where this research is happening
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New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
Trenton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Borjan, Marija — New Jersey State Dept/health/senior Srvs
- Study coordinator: Borjan, Marija
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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.