Research Project
Illinois Occupational Health Surveillance Program
Population and case based analysis with the goal to proactively identify emerging hazards and promote policies to protect workers
- Principal Investigator
- Friedman, Lee S
- Research Area(s)
- Health Data & Informatics
- Health Disparities
- Precarious Work
- Underserved Workers
- Workplace Health
- Funding Source
- CDC/ NIOSH U60OH010905
Abstract
Through this expanded project, we aim to improve occupational surveillance and public health practice in Illinois by strategically linking surveillance data, work practices and enforcement activities through a network of occupational health stakeholders. These activities are integral to understanding, highlighting, and proactively preventing injuries and illnesses caused by chronic and emerging hazards at work. While the goal of our surveillance program is to improve health and safety across the entire workforce, we continue to focus on issues affecting the most vulnerable workers in Illinois. View project details here.