Promoting safe and equitable work environments
Utah Center for Promotion of Work Equity (U-POWER)
This study is all about making workplaces safer and healthier for everyone, especially for workers and their communities, by looking at how power affects work conditions and finding ways to fix any unfairness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852794 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Utah Center for Promotion of Work Equity (U-POWER) focuses on creating safe, healthy, and equitable workplaces. This initiative aims to change work conditions that affect the health and well-being of workers and communities through research and outreach. By examining the role of power in workplace dynamics, U-POWER seeks to identify and address inequities that lead to unsafe or unhealthy work environments. The project encourages collaboration among various stakeholders to promote Total Worker Health® and improve overall work equity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include workers and community members who are affected by workplace conditions and inequities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently employed or are in non-traditional work arrangements may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and healthier work environments for employees across various industries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving workplace conditions through community engagement and policy changes, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahonen, Emily Quinn — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Ahonen, Emily Quinn
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.