Advancing worker health, safety, and well-being
At the Center for Health, Work & Environment, we educate future leaders, conduct research, and design practical solutions.
Who we are
The Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health is one of six Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health® (TWH) and houses the Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center, one of 18 centers of its kind supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Our mission is to advance worker health, safety, and well-being.
We educate future leaders, conduct research, and design practical solutions to occupational health and safety challenges with our partners. We use a TWH approach in all that we do, by prioritizing safety, first and foremost, while striving to improve overall worker health.
What we do
Practice
We provide mentoring, educational tools, and more to employers and their employees.
Research
We study the health, safety, and well-being of workers in Colorado, the U.S., and beyond.
Training
We offer in-person and online trainings to help you lead in workplace health and safety.
COVID-19 resources
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Employer resources
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Health Links™ Town Halls
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Leadership course on stress
News
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New research team launches to combat the effects of climate change on workers and communities
May 7, 2021The Center for Health, Work & Environment and the Colorado Consortium on Climate Change and Human Health have launched the Climate, Work & Health Initiative (CWHI). CWHI is an interdisciplinary team of expert researchers, scientists, doctors, and public health professionals dedicated to combating the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations.Full story -
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Kidney Disease Among Agricultural WorkersOpens in a new window
May 1, 2021Dr. Jaime Butler Dawson, Lyndsay Krisher, MPH, Dr. Mike Van Dyke, and Dr. Lee S. Newman published an article in the American Industrial Hygiene Association's online magazine, The Synergist, on CKDu. The article begs the question, is extreme heat affecting kidney function in outdoor workers?Opens in a new window Full story -
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NIOSH’s 50th anniversary and our impact through partnership
Apr 28, 2021The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Our center has been a proud NIOSH-funded center since 2007. Explore the diverse group of students and workers that have benefited from NIOSH's support through our Center.Full story
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