Improving agricultural health and safety education
Official title: Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler · NIH-11176680 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making farms safer by teaching workers how to avoid injuries and stay healthy, so if you work in agriculture, this could help you and your coworkers stay safe on the job!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tyler, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $107,927 |
| NIH project number | 6U54OH007541-23M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11176680 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include agricultural workers and their families who are at risk of work-related injuries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or do not have exposure to agricultural environments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health and safety practices in agricultural settings through education and injury prevention strategies. It aims to identify risks and develop effective training programs to reduce injuries among agricultural workers. By engaging with the community, the project seeks to implement evidence-based interventions that promote safer working environments. The methodology includes outreach, education, and collaboration with local agricultural organizations to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of injuries and improve overall health outcomes for agricultural workers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted education and prevention programs can successfully reduce injuries in agricultural settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler
Tyler, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Casanova, Vanessa — University of Texas Hlth Ctr at Tyler
- Study coordinator: Casanova, Vanessa
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.