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.
Watch this informational video on the OSE Program, one of our four academic programs:

For more information: Contact the OSE Director, Nadine Sarter, or visit the OSE Program website.

Upcoming Webinars NIOSH ERC Ergonomics Webinar: The Fatigue Failure Approach for Ergonomic Assessment: Research Updates September 18, 2019, 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST AAOHN Webinar: Bumps, Bruises and Blood...Oh MY! September 19, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST AAOHN Webinar: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Disorders October 7, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST NIOSH ERC Ergonomics Webinar: Leg and Neck Muscle Fatigue: Physiological Mechanisms that can Lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders October 23, 2019, 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST On-Site Courses Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review September 23 - September 27 Ann Arbor, MI Physical Assessment for the Occupational Health Nurse October 14 - 16 Ann Arbor, MI Multi-professional Oncology Safety Simulation and Training October 19 Ann Arbor, MI