The University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (COHSE) is an Education and Research Center (ERC) supported by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Our mission is to serve the region, nation, and world as a center of excellence for research and graduate education and in protecting the health and safety of the workforce.

Graduate training and research at Michigan have been continuously supported by NIOSH since 1971, our programs are internationally renowned, and we have one of the largest alumni bases of programs throughout the country.

Upcoming Webinars AAOHN Webinar: How Well Are You REALLY Washing Your Hands? May 9, 2019 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST NIOSH ERC Ergonomics Webinar: Mechanics of Human Lower Back and Occupational Low Back Pain May 15, 2019 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST On-Site Courses Multi-Professional Oncology Safety Simulation and Training April 27, 2019 Ann Arbor, MI Ergonomics Principles for Workplace Assessment and Design April 30 - May 1, 2019 Ann Arbor, MI