HDPTP: Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training for Disaster Response
Official title: HDPTP
Funded at International Brotherhood of Teamsters · NIH-11394873 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large program aims to train thousands of workers and community members in disaster-prone areas to recognize and control job hazards to stay safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | International Brotherhood of Teamsters NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2005 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $359,496 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES014084-22 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394873 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include adults living or working in disaster-prone areas who may be involved in response and recovery activities.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in disaster response or recovery activities may not directly benefit from this training program.
What this research studies
This grant funds the IBT Consortium to build a lasting health and safety training program for people who respond to or live in disaster areas. It will deliver mobile, high-quality training through partnerships with employers, unions, and community groups across 11 regional centers. The goal is to reach about 3,960 workers with 310 classes over five years, improving knowledge and practices to prevent injuries and illnesses. The program emphasizes real-world skills like hazard recognition, protective actions, and safe work procedures in hazardous environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, workers and communities could experience fewer injuries and illnesses related to disasters through better training and preparedness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous workforce health and safety training programs have shown improvements in knowledge and safer work behaviors in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Austin, Charles — International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Study coordinator: Austin, Charles
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.