SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 20, 2025—The Lawrence Technological University Construction Safety Research Center (CSRC) joined the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) in a formal alliance signing ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 19 on LTU’s Southfield campus.
The three-year agreement positions CSRC as a proactive leader in workplace safety and health, advancing MIOSHA’s mission to protect the well-being of Michigan’s workforce.
Through the MIOSHA Alliance Program, LTU’s CSRC will collaborate on outreach, education, and training initiatives that help employers and employees prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. By pooling expertise and resources, CSRC, its members and MIOSHA aim to strengthen safety culture in construction workplaces.
“Workplace safety is a shared responsibility, and this alliance reflects CSRC and its members’ commitment to preparing innovators, problem-solvers and conscientious leaders who appreciate the value of protecting workers,” said Ahmed Al-Bayati, PhD, PE, associate professor, and the founding director of CSRC. “This alliance will also ensure our students graduate with not only technical expertise, but also a safety-first mindset that will save lives in the workplace.”
By combining MIOSHA’s safety leadership with LTU’s hands-on, theory-and-practice education, the alliance will create a new generation of safety-conscious innovators.
About CSRC
The LTU CSRC unites industry leaders, companies, municipalities, associations, and agencies to reduce the construction industry’s disproportionately high rates of fatalities and injuries—where 21 percent of all U.S. workplace deaths occur, despite the construction industry comprises only 4.5 percent of the workforce. By leveraging extensive expertise and evidence-based research, the CSRC develops best practices and training programs that save lives, prevent injuries, and improve safety performance. These efforts not only help workers return home safely but also save construction firms an estimated $4-$6 for every $1 invested, while reducing costs, liability, and reputational damage. CSRC and its members collaborate to empower industry leaders to enhance safety performance by leveraging their expertise and proven life-saving practices, driving measurable improvements in worker safety and overall industry outcomes.
About MIOSHA
The MIOSHA Alliance Program is open to trade associations, government agencies, businesses, labor organizations, and educational institutions committed to advancing safety and health. Alliance members gain access to specialized training, best practice sharing, and collaborative outreach efforts designed to reduce workplace hazards. This year marks the program’s 20th anniversary, with alliances spanning industries from construction to higher education. LTU’s partnership underscores the university’s role in shaping not just Michigan’s economic future, but also its workplace safety standards.
Building a safer future for LTU students and Michigan workers
For LTU students, the MIOSHA alliance is a bridge between classroom learning and real-world responsibility. The partnership will give LTU students — especially those in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and construction-related fields — access to MIOSHA’s safety expertise, resources, and training programs. This means graduates will enter the workforce with a stronger foundation in workplace safety, ready to lead projects that not only innovate but also protect lives.
Hands-On Opportunities
Through the alliance, LTU plans to incorporate safety best practices into student projects, internships, and capstone work. The faculty will collaborate with MIOSHA on guest lectures, workshops, and safety audits, offering students a practical understanding of hazard prevention that goes far beyond textbooks.
A Legacy of Leadership
The alliance aligns with LTU’s mission to produce ethically responsible leaders, ensuring that as students become industry decision-makers, safety remains as much a priority as innovation.
Lawrence Technological University, www.ltu.edu, is one of only 13 independent, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932, and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as Specs@LTU, which offers communication training programs of the former Specs Howard School, and LTU’s growing Center for Professional Development. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 11 percent of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation’s top 10 percent. U.S. News and World Report lists it in the top tier of best in the Midwest colleges. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.
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