Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training Program
Official title: Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program
Funded at Center for Construction Res and Training · NIH-11401091 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program to train construction workers and unions on protecting themselves and their communities from hazardous materials exposure during cleanup, waste removal, and emergency response.
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) | $2,136,454 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES006185-36 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401091 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (training program; no direct patient participation)
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participants; program focuses on workers and communities rather than patients.
What this research studies
This program focuses on creating model training and education for workers involved in hazardous materials work, environmental restoration, and chemical emergencies. It partners with multiple unions to reach workers across the country and uses a cooperative agreement to develop and share best practices. The goal is to prevent injuries and health problems by teaching safe work practices, proper containment, and emergency response steps. The effort aims to make training widely accessible so workers can apply safer methods on the job.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Potential to reduce workplace injuries and exposure to hazardous substances for construction workers and nearby communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous safety training programs have shown improvements in workers' protective behaviors and reduced health risks in hazardous environments.
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.