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NIH NIEHS Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training Program Grant Opportunity

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is announcing an upcoming funding opportunity for the Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training Program. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial product vendors are involved; this is a grant for training services. - Products/Services Requested: - Development and delivery of health and safety training for workers and supervisors exposed to hazardous materials and waste - Training may be classroom-based, online, or practical/hands-on - Three program areas: - Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program (HWWTP) – required core program - Environmental Career Worker Training Program (ECWTP) - Hazmat Disaster Preparedness Training Program (HDPTP) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate expertise in occupational health and safety education and training - Collaborative research in industrial hygiene and environmental exposures is encouraged - Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Native American tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education - Estimated funding is $6,000,000 for the program

Description

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity to solicit applications for the Worker Training Program’s Hazardous Materials Worker Health and Safety Training. This program supports the development of health and safety training for workers exposed to hazardous materials, including classroom, online, and practical training. The program areas include Hazardous Waste Worker Training, Environmental Career Worker Training, and Hazmat Disaster Preparedness Training. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Native American tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education.

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