Improving health and safety for agricultural workers in the Southeastern U.S.
Official title: Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS)
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11175228 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making farming safer and healthier for workers in the Southeastern U.S. by finding out what health risks they face and creating helpful resources and solutions together with the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $377,575 |
| NIH project number | 6U54OH011230-08M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11175228 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include agricultural workers and their families in the Southeastern U.S.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or do not reside in the Southeastern U.S. may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and safety of agricultural workers in the Southeastern United States. It aims to identify and address health risks associated with agricultural practices, providing resources and interventions to improve worker safety. The approach may involve community engagement, data collection, and the development of educational materials tailored to the needs of agricultural workers. By collaborating with local stakeholders, the research seeks to create sustainable solutions that can be implemented in farming communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer working conditions and improved health outcomes for agricultural workers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving agricultural health and safety through community-based interventions, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
-
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morris, John Glenn — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Morris, John Glenn
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.