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Worker Training Program
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The Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program (HWWTP) is the core component of the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP). The HWWTP, through its award recipients, provides model occupational safety and health training for workers who are or may be engaged in activities related to hazardous waste removal, containment, or chemical emergency response.
Committed to Protecting Workers and Their Communities
Since 1987, the HWWTP has developed a strong network of nonprofit organizations that deliver high-quality, peer-reviewed safety and health curriculum to hazardous waste workers and emergency responders in every region of the country. These courses have established national benchmarks for quality worker safety and health training, including a strong emphasis on peer instructors and hands-on instruction.
Training developed and administered under this program area includes topics such as:
Asbestos abatement
Confined space
Emergency response awareness
Hazardous materials transportation
Lead abatement
Underground storage tank removal
HWWTP Award Recipients
The following organizations are currently funded for the HWWTP.
Alabama Fire College
Atlantic Center for Occupational Health and Safety Training
Community College Consortium for Health and Safety Training
CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
International Association of Fire Fighters
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Union, United Auto Workers
Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training
Nova Southeastern University
OAI, Inc
.
Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PR2) Consortium
Sustainable Workplace Alliance
The New England Consortium-Civil Service Employees Association
The Steelworkers Charitable and Educational Organization
Western Region Universities Consortium
Related Links
National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety & Health Training
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Last Reviewed: November 24, 2025
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Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program
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Worker Training Program
(Photo courtesy of the International Association of Fire Fighters)
The Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program (HWWTP) is the core component of the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP). The HWWTP, through its award recipients, provides model occupational safety and health training for workers who are or may be engaged in activities related to hazardous waste removal, containment, or chemical emergency response.
Committed to Protecting Workers and Their Communities
Since 1987, the HWWTP has developed a strong network of nonprofit organizations that deliver high-quality, peer-reviewed safety and health curriculum to hazardous waste workers and emergency responders in every region of the country. These courses have established national benchmarks for quality worker safety and health training, including a strong emphasis on peer instructors and hands-on instruction.
Training developed and administered under this program area includes topics such as:
Asbestos abatement
Confined space
Emergency response awareness
Hazardous materials transportation
Lead abatement
Underground storage tank removal
HWWTP Award Recipients
The following organizations are currently funded for the HWWTP.
Alabama Fire College
Atlantic Center for Occupational Health and Safety Training
Community College Consortium for Health and Safety Training
CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
International Association of Fire Fighters
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Union, United Auto Workers
Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training
Nova Southeastern University
OAI, Inc
.
Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PR2) Consortium
Sustainable Workplace Alliance
The New England Consortium-Civil Service Employees Association
The Steelworkers Charitable and Educational Organization
Western Region Universities Consortium
Related Links
National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety & Health Training
Back
to Top
Last Reviewed: November 24, 2025