Training professionals in occupational safety and health psychology.
Official title: Ohio University Training Project Grant in Occupational Safety
Funded at Ohio University Athens · NIH-10863802 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving training for future safety professionals at Ohio University by adding a new program that focuses on how to keep workers healthy and safe, especially as they age and with the help of new technology.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio University Athens NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $96,009 |
| NIH project number | 5T03OH009841-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-10863802 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include individuals pursuing advanced degrees in occupational safety and health or related fields.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in pursuing a career in occupational safety or health psychology may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance training programs at Ohio University by adding a new Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) program alongside the existing Occupational Safety (OS) curriculum. The initiative focuses on preparing students to become skilled safety professionals through interdisciplinary training that includes aging workers, data analysis, and new technologies. By expanding the PhD offerings, the program seeks to develop researchers and practitioners who can effectively address workplace health and safety challenges. This training will create a hub for Total Worker Health® research and education.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a new generation of professionals equipped to improve workplace safety and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training programs have shown success in developing skilled professionals in occupational safety, indicating a strong potential for this expanded initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio University Athens
Athens, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yuan, Tao — Ohio University Athens
- Study coordinator: Yuan, Tao
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.