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The Government of Alberta is funding innovative research that will focus on improving workplace health and safety in Canada.
This release was issued under a previous government.
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Futures program is providing up to $1 million in funding to eight projects. They will explore new ways to prevent injuries and illnesses, and address hazards that Albertans can face at work.
“Protecting workers and preventing injuries and death are top priorities for our government. That’s why we are proud to fund innovative research that will help reduce workplace injuries, disease, and illness for Albertans.”
The grants provide opportunities for the province to work with researchers to develop an evidence-based approach in reducing workplace illness and injury.
The funded research projects are:
Researchers with an interest in occupational disease and injury prevention are encouraged to apply for the next funding cycle by March 19, 2018.