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Worker Training Program
Video Introduces WTP Disaster Preparedness and Response Training
WTP offers potentially life-saving training to workers across the nation through our network of award recipient organizations. Learn how WTP-funded organizations prepare workers to protect their own safety and health, as well as the health, safety, and well-being of their coworkers, families, and communities.
Hurricanes and Flood Resources
The NIEHS Worker Training Program and its award recipients are actively involved in hurricane and flood response and cleanup activities in the United States. The resources on the
Hurricanes & Floods Page
are aimed at protecting the health and safety of those responding to the aftermath of a hurricane or a flood.
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.
Earthquake Resources
The NIEHS Worker Training Program and its award recipients have provided resources and training in support earthquake response operations in the United States. The resources are available on the
Earthquakes Page
and are aimed at protecting the health and safety of those responding to earthquakes.
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 & Weather Resilience webpage
and can help identify and implement steps needed to reduce the risk of heat stress for workers in indoor and outdoor environments.
WTP Disaster Cleanup Booklets and Training Materials
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.
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
Worker Training Program spotlights hazards in emerging industries
- December 2024
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
Program Information
NIEHS WTP Fact Sheet 2-pager
(946KB)
NIEHS WTP Fact Sheet 4-pager
(2MB)
WTP Overview Flyer
(226KB)
WTP Strategic Plan
(5MB)
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to Top
Last Reviewed: April 16, 2026
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HAZMAT Safety & Training
Close the left navigation
Add
Worker Training Program
Video Introduces WTP Disaster Preparedness and Response Training
WTP offers potentially life-saving training to workers across the nation through our network of award recipient organizations. Learn how WTP-funded organizations prepare workers to protect their own safety and health, as well as the health, safety, and well-being of their coworkers, families, and communities.
Hurricanes and Flood Resources
The NIEHS Worker Training Program and its award recipients are actively involved in hurricane and flood response and cleanup activities in the United States. The resources on the
Hurricanes & Floods Page
are aimed at protecting the health and safety of those responding to the aftermath of a hurricane or a flood.
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.
Earthquake Resources
The NIEHS Worker Training Program and its award recipients have provided resources and training in support earthquake response operations in the United States. The resources are available on the
Earthquakes Page
and are aimed at protecting the health and safety of those responding to earthquakes.
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 & Weather Resilience webpage
and can help identify and implement steps needed to reduce the risk of heat stress for workers in indoor and outdoor environments.
WTP Disaster Cleanup Booklets and Training Materials
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.
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
Worker Training Program spotlights hazards in emerging industries
- December 2024
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
Program Information
NIEHS WTP Fact Sheet 2-pager
(946KB)
NIEHS WTP Fact Sheet 4-pager
(2MB)
WTP Overview Flyer
(226KB)
WTP Strategic Plan
(5MB)
Back
to Top
Last Reviewed: April 16, 2026