Improving worker safety and health through education and research.
Southern California Education and Research Center
This study is all about making workplaces safer and healthier by training students and professionals in fields like Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene, and it's designed for anyone interested in improving safety at work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11140937 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Southern California Education and Research Center (SCERC) focuses on enhancing occupational safety and health by collaborating across multiple campuses, specifically UC Irvine and UCLA. This initiative includes various programs that provide training for graduate students and professionals in fields like Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene. The center also engages in outreach to share best practices with the community and offers specialized training for new researchers in the field. By addressing workforce equity and productivity, the SCERC aims to create a safer working environment for all.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include workers in high-risk occupations and those seeking training in occupational health.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in occupational health or those in low-risk jobs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety standards and health outcomes for workers across various industries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in occupational safety and health education have shown success in improving workplace conditions and health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Rachael Mary — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Jones, Rachael Mary
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.