Award
NIH Reporter #5U45ES006185-36
Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program
Recipient
Center for Construction Research and Training
Award Amount
$2,136,454.00
Ceiling
$2,136,454.00
Awarded
May 28, 2026
Identifier
5U45ES006185-36
Funding supports CPWR's national hazardous waste worker training program, including training approximately 40,000 students over five years and preparing workers to safely handle hazardous materials, remediation, environmental restoration, and emergency response.
Description
Cooperative agreement supporting model training and education programs for workers involved in hazardous materials and waste generation, removal, containment, transportation, and emergency response. The program aims to prevent work-related harm through training, evaluation, trainer development, and continuing education.