Improving agricultural safety and health in the Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11179101
This study is all about making farming safer and healthier for workers in the Pacific Northwest by finding out what risks they face and coming up with practical ways to protect them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11179101 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing safety and health practices for agricultural workers in the Pacific Northwest region. It aims to identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a safer working environment. The approach may involve community engagement, data collection, and the implementation of best practices tailored to local agricultural conditions. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these workers, the research seeks to promote overall health and well-being in the agricultural sector.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include agricultural workers and their families in the Pacific Northwest.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or do not reside in the Pacific Northwest may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the safety and health of agricultural workers, reducing injuries and illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: There have been successful initiatives in agricultural safety and health in other regions, indicating that similar approaches could be effective in the Pacific Northwest.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YOST, MICHAEL G — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: YOST, MICHAEL G
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.