Montana Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance

The Montana Occupational Health & Safety Surveillance program (MOHSS) identifies and tracks trends in work-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in order to improve worker health and safety across Montana.

The MOHSS Program:

Builds a strong and dependable occupational health surveillance system for Montana
Conducts high quality research on workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in Montana
Provides useful and timely information so that workers and employers in Montana can be aware of health hazards in the workplace
Collaborates with workers, organizations, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and intervention

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns:

Andrew Matheison - Occupational Epidemiologist

Doug Roope - Data Management Section Manager

Publications and Resources

MOHSS Occupational Health Indicator Trends Report

2025 OHI Trends

The MOHSS Occupational Health Indicator Trends Report provides a multi-year analysis of occupational health and safety metrics gathered in coordination with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The most recent analysis covers 2007 through 2021.

MOHSS Topics Newsletter
May-June 2025 - Workplace Safety in the Construction Industry

The MOHSS Program regularly publishes newsletters on topics in health and safety. For older newsletters, please see the archived publications section or contact the MOHSS program staff.

Primary Stakeholders

Montana Department of Labor & Industry
The MOHSS Program is located within the Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Employment Standards Division (DLI-ESD). This division administers the worker-employer relationship, overseeing workers' compensation and labor law.

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services
The MOHSS Program works closely with epidemiologists at the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division (DPHHS-PHSD). This division includes the Epidemiology and Scientific Support Bureau (ESSB) responsible for tracking health data for Montana. MOHSS provides funding for the National Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance Program (ABLES) program, attends quarterly meetings on environmental health, and exchanges information with DPHHS staff regularly.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The MOHSS Program receives its funding and guidance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, administered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC-NIOSH). This federal agency conducts research and issues recommendations for preventing workplace injuries and illnesses.
Industry Fact Sheets
These Industry fact sheets use data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to provide information on employment and workplace safety within major Montana industries. They are updated bi-annually and focus on private sector employment unless otherwise stated.
Archived Reporting
Past Newsletters:
Safety Resources

Montana Safety & Health (DLI-ESD)

The Safety & Health program with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry provides workplace safety training and consultation services to Montana employers.

Health Topics List (CDC-NIOSH)

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has compiled information on hundreds of health topics, including industry and occupation specific safety along with workplace-related diseases.

A-Z Index (OSHA)

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor provides oversight and guidance on maintaining safe working conditions.

Montana Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance

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