Total Worker Health program for safer, healthier workplaces
Official title: CPH-NEW IV - Total Worker Health
Funded at University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt · NIH-11623432 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large, multi-year program aims to improve worker health and safety by addressing the whole work environment for people in real-world jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,268,688 |
| NIH project number | 6U19OH012299-05M001 |
| Project ID | NIH-11623432 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient population; aimed at workers and workplaces in general.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged in workplace environments or not exposed to work-related health risks may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This program focuses on applying total worker health concepts to create safer and healthier workplace conditions. It involves a coordinated set of activities across multiple sites to develop and test practical interventions for employers and workers. The approach emphasizes real-world settings, collaboration with workplaces, and strategies that can be adopted in everyday employee environments. Participants may include workers and management working together to implement healthier work practices and policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to safer workplaces, better worker health, and practical tools for employers to protect and support their staff.
How similar studies have gone: Prior total worker health initiatives have shown improvements in safety behaviors and health outcomes in workplace settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
Farmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cavallari, Jennifer M — University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
- Study coordinator: Cavallari, Jennifer M
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.