Worker Training Program
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Hurricanes and Flood Resources
Protect the health and safety of individuals who are responding to the aftermath of a hurricane or a flood. Visit the Responder & Community Resilience for additional resources on mental health and resiliency.
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New Resource: Building Blocks for a Heat Stress Prevention Training Program
The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) released a new resource for preventing heat stress in workers. The resource, titled Building Blocks for a Heat Stress Prevention Training Program, is now available on the new Extreme Heat & Climate Resilience webpage and can help identify and implement steps needed to reduce the risk of heat stress for workers in indoor and outdoor environments.
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New Report: Impact Evaluation of Workforce Development in Disadvantaged Communities: The NIEHS Environmental Career Worker Training Program (0B)
The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) released a new report on the Environmental Career Worker Training Program (ECWTP)'s nationwide economic impact. The report, flyer, and executive summary are available on the ECWTP webpage and share the ECWTP's direct benefits to the economy. These documents also highlight the transformative impact the ECWTP has on the lives of graduates and their communities.
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Video Highlighting WTP Disaster Materials and Booklets
Stay safe, healthy, and injury-free during hurricane season with NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) resources. WTP offers training tools, fact sheets and booklets on hurricanes, floods, mold and debris clean-up.
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Wildfires Training Tools and Resources
The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and its grant recipients have provided resources and training in support of wildfire response operations in the United States. The resources are available on the Wildfires page and are aimed at protecting the health and safety of those responding to wildfires.
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Where We Train
Check out our training map to see the number of workers trained in each state under our various training program areas.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 60% of the nation's population makes up the U.S. workforce – approximately 200 million people. Occupational safety is one of the most crucial, yet generally understated, forms of public health.
The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) provides occupational health and safety training for workers who face risk of exposure to physical, chemical, radiological, and biological hazards. Workers encounter these hazards when handling or cleaning up hazardous or biological waste; responding to emergency releases of hazardous materials; or responding to natural or manmade disasters. Depending on the nature of their work, some workers also face psychological stressors that impact their mental health and well-being.
WTP uses current, evidence-based science when assessing the broad range of risks that workers face. In doing so, WTP aims to provide the most accurate, updated information to protect the health of workers, as well as their colleagues, families, and communities.
To receive news and updates on worker safety issues, subscribe to the weekly E-Newsbrief which is maintained by WTP's National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training.
News & Success Stories
- Environmental Career Worker Training Program Improves Lives - July 2024
- Worker Training Program strives to protect those most vulnerable - July 2024
- NIEHS Worker Training Program stresses partnership power - June 2024
- Recovery-friendly workplaces on the rise, despite limited resources - September 2023
- Keystone Lecturer highlights Alabama Fire College tribal training - August 2023