NSC Invests $300,000 in Next-Generation Solutions for Safer Workplaces
NSC Invests $300,000 in Next-Generation Solutions for Safer Workplaces |
[25-June-2025] |
Grants advance research and pilot programs to prevent musculoskeletal disorders WASHINGTON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council awarded $300,000 to the 2025-2026 Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant recipients, bringing the total investment in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) prevention to nearly $850,000 over three years. The grants support academic research and workplace pilot programs through the NSC MSD Solutions Lab, established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The programs focus on preventing musculoskeletal disorders, the most common workplace injury in America. This year's awardees were announced during the Workplace Safety Summit: Innovation to Application, held during National Safety Month. The event spotlighted pioneering research and innovative strategies to mitigate MSDs. The lab also celebrated the third anniversary of its signature MSD Pledge initiative, which now includes nearly 250 organizations representing 3 million employees worldwide. "Each year, the MSD Solutions Lab grants spark innovative thinking and fresh solutions to one of the most pressing workplace challenges," said Katherine Mendoza, senior director of workplace safety programs at NSC. "This year's recipients exemplify the kind of bold, actionable ideas needed to create safer working environments." The R2S grant supports academic institutions researching MSD interventions. Each selected project receives up to $50,000 to explore areas such as emerging technologies, risk-prone job tasks, MSD management systems and total worker wellbeing. This year's recipients include:
The MSD Solutions Pilot Grant supports the trial of safety innovations through partnerships between MSD Pledge members and leading technology providers. Each recipient receives $20,000 to implement and evaluate promising solutions aimed at reducing MSD risks. This year's recipients include:
This year's grant recipients will have the opportunity to present their findings at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. For more information about the MSD Solutions Lab and grant programs, visit nsc.org/msd. About the National Safety Council Connect with NSC:
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