Hazardous Material Response Training for Maritime Industry Workers
Official title: Hazardous Material Maritime Industry Response Training Safety Initiative
Funded at Nova Southeastern University · NIH-11385013 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A training program helps maritime workers learn how to respond safely to hazardous material incidents and protect themselves and the public.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nova Southeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Lauderdale-Davie, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 17, 2010 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $335,644 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES019350-17 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385013 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adult maritime workers and emergency response personnel with responsibilities in ports, ships, and offshore facilities who may encounter hazardous materials.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without any role in maritime hazardous materials response are unlikely to benefit directly.
What this research studies
This grant supports a HazMat preparedness training initiative for people working in the maritime industry, focusing on emergencies like chemical spills, fires, and disasters. It leverages IDEP at Nova Southeastern University to deliver education, drills, and resources so workers can act quickly and stay safe during hazardous situations. The program builds on years of prior HazMat training activities and partners with national health and disaster preparedness agencies to expand reach. Participants would gain practical guidance, scenario-based practice, and access to expert hazmat responders and coordinators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could reduce injuries and fatalities during maritime hazardous materials incidents and improve overall emergency response readiness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous HazMat training initiatives have shown improvements in knowledge and response readiness in related emergency preparedness programs.
Where this research is happening
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Darren — Nova Southeastern University
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Darren
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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.