Training engineers to improve workplace safety and ergonomics
Occupational Safety and Health Training Grant : MS ISE/ Safety and Ergonomics
This program is designed for engineering students to help them understand how their work can keep workers safe while using the equipment they design, with hands-on learning about safety issues and solutions in the workplace.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852801 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to educate engineering students about the critical role they play in ensuring the safety of workers who interact with the equipment and systems they design. Through a master's level traineeship in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics at The Ohio State University, students will engage in coursework covering topics such as occupational biomechanics, cognitive systems engineering, and human error. The program emphasizes hands-on research opportunities that address various workplace safety issues, including musculoskeletal disorders and traumatic injuries. Students will also learn about responsible research practices and have the chance to contribute to innovative solutions in occupational health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are engineering students at the master's level who are interested in occupational safety and ergonomics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pursuing a career in engineering or who are not involved in workplace safety may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of engineers who are better equipped to design safer work environments, ultimately reducing workplace injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing workplace safety through improved engineering practices, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sommerich, Carolyn M — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Sommerich, Carolyn 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 below.