Environmental Careers Worker Training for Hazardous Materials Workers
Official title: Environmental Careers Worker Training
Funded at Center for Construction Res and Training · NIH-11401096 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to train and educate workers who handle hazardous materials and waste, helping them stay safe on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for Construction Res and Training NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silver Spring, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 1992 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,262,517 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES006185-36 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401096 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable; this is a workforce training program rather than a patient study.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation; the focus is on workers in hazardous environments.
What this research studies
This grant supports developing model training programs for workers involved in hazardous materials removal, containment, transport, and emergency response. It brings together a coalition of unions and community organizations to deliver health and safety training across the country. The training is delivered through a cooperative agreement with CPWR and partner groups to create standardized, effective education for workers and employers. If successful, the program could help improve safety practices and reduce health risks for workers in high-hazard environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could lead to safer workplaces and better preparedness for workers dealing with hazardous materials.
How similar studies have gone: Previous hazardous materials training programs have shown improvements in safety knowledge and practices in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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Center for Construction Res and Training
Silver Spring, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cain, Christina Trahan — Center for Construction Res and Training
- Study coordinator: Cain, Christina Trahan
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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.