Enhanced Safety and Health Training for Western Mine Workers
Funded at Colorado School of Mines · NIH-11624136 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to improve safety and health training for miners in the Western United States.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado School of Mines NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Golden, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $242,938 |
| NIH project number | 6U60OH010017-16M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11624136 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are current or prospective mine workers, safety professionals, managers, trainers, and students in mining-related fields in the Western U.S.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in mining or safety training programs may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a comprehensive, interactive safety training program for Western mine workers and related stakeholders. It emphasizes practical knowledge about hazards on mine sites and effective ways to reduce injuries and illness. Training will be delivered through qualified instructors and tailored for workers, trainers, safety professionals, managers, and students, with outreach to underrepresented groups such as contractors and suppliers. The program also encourages participants to actively contribute to improving health and safety conditions at their jobs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, miners and safety staff will have better training to prevent injuries and illnesses, improving workplace safety.
How similar studies have gone: Previous mining safety training initiatives have shown improvements in knowledge and practices, supporting the potential for positive outcomes in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado School of Mines
Golden, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Hugh — Colorado School of Mines
- Study coordinator: Miller, Hugh
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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.