Training and education in occupational safety and health.
Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center for Occupational Safety and Health (JHU ERC)
This study is all about improving the training for people who work in occupational safety and health, so they can better protect workers' health and safety in different jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11140944 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the education and training of professionals in occupational safety and health. It aims to provide interdisciplinary academic programs and continuing education to improve the skills and knowledge of those working in this field. The program serves the needs of various states in federal region III and seeks to build a workforce capable of addressing complex occupational health challenges. By training students and professionals, the initiative aims to protect the health and safety of workers across multiple industries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals pursuing careers in occupational safety and health or those currently working in related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in occupational safety or health professions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a safer work environment and improved health outcomes for workers.
How similar studies have performed: Other educational initiatives in occupational safety and health have shown success in improving workforce training and safety outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramachandran, Gurumurthy — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ramachandran, Gurumurthy
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.