Washington State Worker Health Tracking
Official title: Washington Occupational Injury and Illness Surveillance Program
Funded at Washington State Dept Lab & Indust · NIH-11095950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program gathers information about work-related injuries and illnesses in Washington State to help make workplaces safer and healthier for everyone.
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, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $439,823 |
| NIH project number | 5U60OH008487-20 |
| Project ID | NIH-11095950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This program is relevant to any worker in Washington State who experiences or is at risk of occupational injuries, illnesses, or hazardous exposures.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not working in Washington State or those whose health conditions are unrelated to their occupation may not directly benefit from this specific surveillance program.
What this research studies
This program systematically collects and analyzes data on health events related to work in Washington State. By looking at state-specific information, it helps identify new or ongoing safety and health concerns that affect workers. The goal is to understand which injuries and illnesses are most common, severe, and costly, such as muscle and bone problems or serious workplace accidents. This information then guides public health actions to reduce harm and improve the overall well-being of working individuals, especially recognizing that some groups may suffer higher rates of injury and illness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to better policies and interventions that reduce work-related injuries and illnesses, making workplaces safer for all employees.
How similar studies have gone: State-based occupational surveillance programs are a well-established public health practice, and similar programs in other states have successfully informed public health actions.
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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Occupational Injury and Illness Surveillance Program (Washington)
A statewide program collects and analyzes data on work-related injuries and illnesses to help reduce harm and improve workers’ health.
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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.