HazMat Disaster Response Training for Workers
Official title: HazMat Disaster Preparedness Training
Funded at Center for Construction Res and Training · NIH-11401100 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant to develop and deliver training programs that prepare construction workers to respond safely to hazardous materials and disaster situations.
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) | $647,839 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES006185-36 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401100 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are construction workers, apprentices, and journey-level workers who may encounter hazardous materials or disaster responses.
✕Less likely to help
Workers with no exposure to hazardous materials or disaster response may not directly benefit from these trainings.
What this research studies
This program creates ready-to-train, nationally available courses for construction workers and apprentices who may encounter hazardous materials and disaster scenes. It builds on CPWR’s Disaster Response Training to ensure qualified trainers are available nationwide for quick deployment. The effort aims to educate workers in removal, containment, transportation, and emergency response with a focus on safety and health protections. The project partners with major construction unions to reach thousands of workers and improve on-the-ground safety during disasters.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, workers will receive consistent, high-quality safety training that can reduce injuries and exposures during hazardous materials incidents.
How similar studies have gone: CPWR’s existing Disaster Response Training program provides a proven framework and momentum for expanding training reach.
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.