Improving the health and safety of workers through innovative interventions.
Center for Health, Work and Environment
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10852792
This study is all about finding better ways to keep workers safe and healthy, especially those in high-risk jobs like farming and small businesses, by creating helpful tools and resources that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10852792 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Center for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) focuses on enhancing the safety, health, and well-being of workers, particularly in high-risk sectors like agriculture and small businesses. This research involves developing and testing Total Worker Health (TWH) interventions that integrate safety and health promotion strategies. By employing a transdisciplinary approach, the CHWE aims to create effective outreach tools and educational resources tailored to vulnerable worker populations. The research also emphasizes rigorous evaluation to ensure that the interventions are effective and can be widely implemented.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include workers in high-risk sectors such as agriculture, small businesses, and those who are contingent, seasonal, or low-wage.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or work in low-risk environments may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and safety outcomes for workers in high-risk environments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing Total Worker Health interventions, indicating a promising approach to improving worker health and safety.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NEWMAN, LEE S — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: NEWMAN, LEE S
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.