Award
NIH Reporter #5U45ES006185-36
Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program
Recipient
Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)
Award Amount
$2,136,454.00
Ceiling
$2,136,454.00
Awarded
May 28, 2026
Identifier
5U45ES006185-36
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funded CPWR to coordinate worker health and safety training related to hazardous materials, waste operations, environmental restoration, and chemical 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. CPWR coordinates a consortium of 13 building trades unions, with aims including training approximately 40,000 students over five years, evaluating courses and outcomes, and expanding and continuing instructor training.