Improving safety and health in the construction industry
Official title: National Center for Construction Safety and Health Research and Translation
Funded at Center for Construction Res and Training · NIH-10991987 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making construction jobs safer and healthier for workers by finding better ways to prevent injuries and illnesses, sharing helpful information, and working together with experts and the industry to improve safety practices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for Construction Res and Training NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silver Spring, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,980,168 |
| NIH project number | 1U54OH012761-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10991987 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include construction workers and industry professionals seeking to improve safety practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the construction industry or do not work in related fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance worker safety and well-being in the U.S. construction industry by addressing injuries and illnesses. The Center will focus on translating research into practical applications, responding to industry needs, and providing up-to-date safety data and resources. It will also evaluate existing policies and practices to promote effective safety measures and quickly address emerging threats. By fostering collaboration among researchers and industry stakeholders, the project seeks to implement best practices and improve overall health outcomes for construction workers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, leading to a safer construction environment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in occupational safety has shown success in reducing injuries through targeted interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
-
Center for Construction Res and Training
Silver Spring, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cain, Christina Trahan — Center for Construction Res and Training
- Study coordinator: Cain, Christina Trahan
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Hazardous materials training for workers at DOE nuclear weapons sites
A nationwide training program to help construction workers learn how to stay safe when handling hazardous waste, decommissioning facilities, transporting materials, and responding to chemical emergencies at DOE nuclear weapons sites.
-
HazMat Disaster Response Training for Workers
A grant to develop and deliver training programs that prepare construction workers to respond safely to hazardous materials and disaster situations.
-
Environmental Careers Worker Training for Hazardous Materials Workers
A program to train and educate workers who handle hazardous materials and waste, helping them stay safe on the job.
-
Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training Program
A national program to train construction workers and unions on protecting themselves and their communities from hazardous materials exposure during cleanup, waste removal, and emergency response.
-
Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training
A national training program helps construction workers learn safer handling of hazardous materials and improve emergency response skills.
-
National Center to Improve Construction Safety and Health
A national center aims to reduce injuries and illnesses and improve well‑being for workers in the U.S. construction industry.
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.