Training professionals in occupational safety and health.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTERS (T42)
This study is creating a friendly training program at the University of California to help future leaders learn how to keep workers safe and healthy, offering degrees, hands-on experiences, and support from teachers, while also sharing knowledge with health professionals and workers to improve safety for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877658 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive educational program at the University of California to train future leaders in occupational safety and health. It offers graduate degrees, residency training, and hands-on clinical experiences, along with mentorship in research. The program emphasizes collaboration between students and faculty, aiming to translate academic knowledge into practical applications that enhance worker safety and health. Additionally, it provides continuing education and outreach to health professionals and workers to ensure widespread benefits from the expertise developed at the university.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include health professionals and students interested in occupational safety and health careers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in occupational health or safety fields may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve workplace safety and health practices through better-trained professionals.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have shown success in enhancing occupational safety and health practices, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harris Adamson, Carisa — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Harris Adamson, Carisa
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.