A center focused on improving occupational and environmental health.
Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Enviromental Health
The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is working on new programs to help health professionals, like nurses, learn more about keeping workers safe and healthy, so they can better support people in their jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895257 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) aims to address current and future challenges in occupational and environmental health through interdisciplinary education, research, and service. The center offers various programs, including Ergonomics & Safety and Occupational Medicine Residency, which have trained thousands of workers and produced numerous graduates. RMCOEH also plans to introduce a new graduate certificate in Occupational Health Nursing to meet the growing demand in the region. This initiative will enhance the skills of health professionals and improve workplace safety and health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include healthcare professionals and workers in industries with occupational health risks.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in occupational health or do not work in environments with health and safety challenges may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance workplace safety and health standards, benefiting workers across various industries.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in improving occupational health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hegmann, Kurt — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Hegmann, Kurt
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.