The National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training is a national resource for hazardous waste worker curricula, technical reports, and weekly news on hazardous materials, waste operations, and emergency response. Funded by the NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP), the National Clearinghouse provides technical assistance to WTP staff, program awardees, and the general public.
For more information on the resources available from the National Clearinghouse, please view our Training Resources Fact Sheet(1MB).
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Hurricane and Floods 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 Page for additional resources on mental health and resiliency.
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New 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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Initiatives to Prevent Opioid Misuse and Promote Recovery Friendly Workplace Programs
The Document highlights initiatives to prevent and respond to opioid misuse and promote recovery friendly workplaces.
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Material Upload and Search Tool for Infectious Disease
Search for science-based resources and training materials related to infectious diseases and worker safety with the new Material Upload and Search Tool for Infectious Disease (MUSTID).
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e-Newbrief
Read about the latest developments in worker health and safety news.
What's New
Urban Flooding and Worker Health Effects(217KB) 
This report details the unique features of floods in the urban environment and the potential health effects for workers, homeowners, and others who perform cleanup and recovery activities.
This fact sheet describes the wide variety of hazards that workers and homeowners should be aware of during or after an urban flood. It also provides tips to help workers and homeowners avoid and prevent exposure to structural hazards, infectious agents, and toxic chemicals.
Inundaciones Urbanas: Peligros y consejos de prevención(395KB)Este folleto describe la amplia variedad de peligros que los trabajadores y dueños de casa deben tener en cuenta durante o después de una inundación urbana. También proporciona consejos para ayudar a los trabajadores y dueños de casa a evitar y prevenir la exposición a peligros estructurales, agentes infecciosos y químicos tóxicos.
For other related resources, visit the Hurricanes and Floods webpage.
Additional Resources
- COVID-19 Resources
- Ensuring Worker Safety and Health in the Aftermath of Disasters(738KB)
- Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change and Securing Environmental Justice through Safety and Health Training (2 pages)(185KB)
- Mitigating the Impact of Climate Change and Securing Environmental Justice through Safety and Health Training (4 pages)(522KB)