Improving health and safety in agricultural workers
Official title: Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-11179103 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making farming safer and healthier for workers by finding out what risks they face and coming up with better ways to prevent injuries, so that everyone can enjoy a safer work environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $290,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U54OH007547-23M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11179103 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are agricultural workers and their families who may be exposed to health risks in their work environment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or do not have connections to the agricultural community may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and safety of individuals working in agriculture by investigating various health risks and injury prevention strategies. The approach includes collaboration with agricultural communities to identify specific hazards and develop effective interventions. By utilizing data collection and analysis, the research aims to create tailored programs that address the unique challenges faced by agricultural workers. Patients may benefit from improved health outcomes and safer working conditions as a result of this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the health and safety of agricultural workers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving health outcomes through targeted interventions in agricultural settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanderson, Wayne T. — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Sanderson, Wayne T.
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.