We are a partnership between the University of Utah and Weber State University with a mission of protecting workers and the environment through interdisciplinary education, research, and service.

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Academic Programs

Bachelor's Degree in OEHS

Ergonomics and Safety

Industrial Hygiene

Occupational Health Nursing

Occupational Health Psychology

Occupational Medicine Residency

Occupational Injury Prevention

Targeted Research Training

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Why RMCOEH?

The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH) is training the next generation of occupational safety and health professionals through state-of-the-art degree programs, research and continuing education.

750 graduates

780+ graduates

Our innovative degree programs and occupational medicine residency have produced more than 780 graduates since 1977

Satisfaction

100% satisfaction

Graduates report 100% satisfaction with their training at RMCOEH (71.9% very satisfied, 28.1% satisfied; 237 respondents)

150,000+ professionals

150,000+ professionals

We’ve trained more than 150,000 professionals through our Continuing Education program

3,000+ businesses

8,000+ businesses

We serve more than 8,000 businesses annually through our continuing education offerings and outreach

235,000+ people reached

420,000+ people reached

We’ve provided outreach to more than 420,000 people since 2018 through activities such as lectures, presentations, site visits, and consultations

Cost savings

Cost savings

25% of RMCOEH graduates report the cost savings of occupational health and safety services in their organizations as being greater than $500,000, with a median annual savings of $100,000-$250,000

Reducing injuries

Reducing injuries

Our graduates report reducing injuries in their organizations by an estimated 35.6%

Peer-reviewed studies

Peer-reviewed studies

RMCOEH faculty and students publish approximately 80 peer-reviewed studies annually on topics ranging from COVID-19 vaccine efficacy to low back pain in long-haul truck drivers

Latest News

RMCOEH welcomes new OHP faculty
May 1, 2024

The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is thrilled to announce the addition of Jordyn Leslie, MS to our distinguished fac...

RMCOEH trainee awarded National Science Foundation fellowship
Apr 29, 2024

As a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, a vital member of its robotics lab, and a trainee in RMCOEH’s Ergonomics and Safety prog...

22nd Annual Utah NORA Young/New Investigators Symposium
Apr 22, 2024

RMCOEH’s 22nd Annual Utah NORA Young/New Investigators Symposium wrapped up on a high note, earning praise from attendees and organizers for its engag...

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