Training programs for preventing work-related injuries and illnesses.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTERS (T42)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-10877655
This study is all about helping graduate students and health workers learn how to keep people safe and healthy at work, with special training in areas like construction safety and the health impacts of working with animals.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10877655 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Washington focuses on training graduate students and health practitioners to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. The program includes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating education from various health and safety fields. It offers both core academic programs and continuing education opportunities, along with new targeted research training programs in specialized areas like Construction Management Health and Safety and Occupational Health at the Human-Animal Interface. This initiative aims to enhance knowledge and skills in occupational health and safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include graduate students and health practitioners focused on occupational health and safety.
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 reduce the incidence of work-related injuries and illnesses, improving workplace safety.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs in occupational health have shown success in improving workplace safety and reducing injuries.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SIMPSON, CHRISTOPHER D — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: SIMPSON, CHRISTOPHER D
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.