Training professionals to improve workplace safety and health
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTERS (T42)
This study is all about helping people who work in safety and health jobs learn new skills so they can better protect workers from injuries and illnesses on the job, especially since there aren't enough qualified professionals in this field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877669 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing occupational safety and health (OSH) by providing advanced interdisciplinary training and continuing education for professionals in the field. The Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety aims to prepare leaders who can effectively address current and emerging threats to the workforce. By developing a skilled workforce, the project seeks to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses through improved OSH services and practices. The initiative also emphasizes the importance of addressing the shortage of qualified OSH professionals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include professionals working in occupational safety and health or those seeking to enter this field.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in occupational safety and health or who do not work in environments with safety concerns 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 a reduction in work-related injuries and illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in training programs aimed at improving occupational safety and health, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arnold, Susan — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Arnold, Susan
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.