NIOSH National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury (U54)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking applications for a National Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Agricultural Injury and Illness. The center will engage in research, education, outreach, and translation of scientific discoveries into practice to improve the safety, health, and well-being of youth living and working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing environments. The center's activities will include improving data collection and analysis, enhancing research and practice, engaging in comprehensive intervention and implementation studies, evaluating the use of technology, and expanding outreach and collaboration. Key aspects of the job include: • Improving the collection and analysis of injury, illness, and fatality data for youth working and living in AgFF environments • Enhancing research and practice to identify and address gaps in the evidence base for youth workers across AgFF communities • Engaging in comprehensive intervention and implementation studies to improve AgFF youth safety, health, and well-being • Evaluating the use of technology to mitigate workplace hazards and improve health outcomes for AgFF youth • Expanding outreach and collaboration at the local, regional, and national level to disseminate information and best practices