Understanding workplace health risks for Tennessee workers
Tennessee Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program
This study is looking at the health risks that workers in Tennessee face, especially during COVID-19, to help create better safety measures and support for everyone on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tennessee State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877661 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Tennessee Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program aims to identify and analyze the health risks faced by workers in Tennessee. This program collaborates with various stakeholders, including the Department of Labor and safety organizations, to gather and report data on occupational health indicators. It produces annual reports that track trends in worker health and special reports on high-risk occupations, including the impact of COVID-19 in the workplace. By improving data collection and analysis, the program seeks to inform effective policies and interventions to enhance worker safety and health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include workers in high-risk occupations and those exposed to occupational hazards in Tennessee.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or those working in low-risk occupations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved workplace safety policies and better health outcomes for Tennessee workers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar occupational health surveillance programs have shown success in improving worker safety and health outcomes in other states.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Tennessee State Department of Health — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crumpler, Benjamin — Tennessee State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Crumpler, Benjamin
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.