Tracking workplace injuries and health problems in Illinois
Illinois Occupational Surveillance Program
This program tracks and links data on workplace injuries and illnesses for Illinois workers to spot new hazards and guide protections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11101095 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You will see this program collect and combine data from hospitals, employers, and state agencies to monitor work-related injuries and illnesses across Illinois. The team uses both population-level and case-based surveillance and expands health informatics tools to identify trends in high-risk industries and among underserved or precarious workers. They coordinate with OSHA and other public health partners to connect surveillance findings with enforcement and prevention efforts. The program also organizes statewide communications and builds partnerships to help translate data into policies and workplace protections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Illinois workers, especially those in high-risk industries or in underserved or precarious jobs, whose injuries or work conditions are captured in routine health or employer reporting systems.
Not a fit: People who live outside Illinois or who are seeking direct individual medical treatment rather than population-level safety improvements are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could identify emerging workplace hazards faster and help shape policies that reduce injuries and illness among Illinois workers.
How similar studies have performed: State occupational surveillance programs have previously helped detect hazards and inform protections, and this renewal builds on those established efforts.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Friedman, Lee Scott — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Friedman, Lee Scott
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.