Community college training network for environmental health and safety
Official title: NPETE's Community College Consortium for Health & Safety
Funded at National Partnership/environmntl/tech/ed · NIH-11385020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide program helps community colleges train thousands of workers in hazardous materials handling, emergency response, and safe waste management.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Partnership/environmntl/tech/ed NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (South Portland, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $975,270 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES037431-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients; targeted toward employees and volunteers in hazardous materials fields and related communities.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in hazardous materials work or training programs are unlikely to benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Train-the-Trainer program to equip community college instructors with solid, hands-on hazmat training they can pass on to students, workers, and supervisors. The goal is to make NIEHS-approved safety training widely available through a large network of colleges and partners, reaching tens of thousands of people each year. The program focuses on practical knowledge for real-world cleanup, waste transport, and emergency response to protect workers and their communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, workers will receive consistent, accessible safety training that could reduce exposure risks and improve community protection.
How similar studies have gone: Previous large-scale training networks have shown improved training reach and consistency across institutions.
Where this research is happening
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National Partnership/environmntl/tech/ed
South Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bluth, Ellen Joan — National Partnership/environmntl/tech/ed
- Study coordinator: Bluth, Ellen Joan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.