Trusted Training for Hazardous-Substance Workers Across Communities
Official title: Trusted Training: Improving Health and Safety Through an All-Hazard Training Approach
Funded at Steelworker Charitable/educational Org · NIH-11381940 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide training program helps at-risk workers and responders learn how to stay safe when handling hazardous materials and respond to disasters.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Steelworker Charitable/educational Org NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 1992 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,579,136 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES006175-37 |
| Project ID | NIH-11381940 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include at-risk hazardous materials workers, chemical responders, and community members in disaster-prone or high-exposure settings who can benefit from safety training.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in hazardous materials handling or disaster response may not directly benefit from this training.
What this research studies
This grant funds a five-year, large-scale training partnership that reaches millions of workers across the United States and its territories. We will offer hundreds of courses in multiple languages, including American Sign Language, to broaden access and understanding. The goal is to provide thousands of hours of safety training to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities related to hazardous substances and emergency cleanups. The program emphasizes real-world readiness for communities that are most exposed to chemical hazards and disasters.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, workers and responders will gain practical safety knowledge that can reduce injuries and deaths in hazardous environments.
How similar studies have gone: Past training programs have shown sustained improvements in safety practices and reduced incident rates among exposed worker groups.
Where this research is happening
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Steelworker Charitable/educational Org
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fitch, Ashlee — Steelworker Charitable/educational Org
- Study coordinator: Fitch, Ashlee
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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.