Georgia Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program
More than five million people age 16 years and older make up Georgia’s workforce. Since almost half of a worker’s lifetime is spent at work or commuting, the workplace is an important determinant of a person’s health. Some workers are employed in occupations or industries that may put them at higher risk of work-related injuries or illnesses or being exposed to harmful substances. Work-related injuries and illnesses are preventable. The Georgia Department of Public Health Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program monitors occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the state, identifies groups at increased risk, and provides data to target prevention efforts. This surveillance system is based on the indicators for occupational health that have been recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). These indicators serve as baseline measures of the occupational health status of the state’s workforce and allows the state to track trends and guide prevention and intervention efforts.
Mission
To promote the health and safety of Georgia workers by:
- Collecting information about work-related injuries, illnesses, and hazards in Georgia
- Raising public awareness of workplace risks, targeting intervention activities, and guiding the development of prevention programs and policies
- Educating workers and employers to address identified occupational health and safety problems
- Integrating occupational health into ongoing public health practice at the state and local levels
Goals
- Collect, analyze, and report data on occupational illnesses, injuries, and related factors in Georgia based on the recommended NIOSH-CSTE Occupational Health Indicators
- Establish and maintain an Advisory Committee, representing partner organizations and stakeholders, to assess the surveillance system and the data it provides, and to make recommendations that will enhance its impact and use
- Participate fully in NIOSH’s State-based Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance, including regular meeting attendance and timely reporting of Georgia's data to multi-state projects, summaries and reports
About Worker Health and Safety Surveillance
About Worker Health and Safety Surveillance | CDC NIOSH
Occupational Health Indicators | CSTE
Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention
Going Beyond Compliance: Workplace Wellness Strategies for Lead-Exposed Industries
Poster: Healthy Eating at Work for Long-Term Health
Occupational Lead Exposure in Adults: Clinical Prevention Guide for Primary Care Clinicians
Poster: Protect Yourself from Workplace Lead Exposure
Lead Exposure among Construction Workers
Occupational Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Food Truck Generator Safety
Data Summaries
Elevated Blood Lead Levels among Adults in Georgia, 2018-2024
Leading Causes of Fatal Work-Related Injuries in Georgia, 2017-2021
Fatal Work-Related Transportation Incidents in Georgia, 2017-2021
2021 Georgia Occupational Health Indicators: Demographics and Summary Tables
2020 Georgia Occupational Health Indicators: Demographics and Summary Tables
Related Sites and Documents
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Occupational Health Program Area
State Occupational Health Websites
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Georgia Tech Occupational Safety and Health Program
Georgia Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Contact Information
Georgia Occupational Health Surveillance, Division of Epidemiology
Call 404-657-2588 or Email: [email protected]
Page last updated 05/06/26