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, award recipients, and the general public.
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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.
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Hurricane and Floods 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.
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Wildfires Training Tools and Resources
The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and its award 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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Earthquake Resources
The NIEHS Worker Training Program and its award recipients have provided resources and training in support of 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.
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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 & 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.
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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.
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A Worker's Guide to Controlling the Exposure and Spread of Avian Influenza(2.9MB)
This resource packet is designed as a guide for workers who may be exposed to avian influenza, also known as H5N1. It is important for workers to identify what conditions may lead to exposure to the virus, how to prevent exposure, and who to contact for guidance or help. Workers who face the highest risk of exposure include those working with food animals, like chickens or cows, as well as those who work outside and may come in contact with migratory birds. Workers or homeowners who have cows or chickens in their yards also face a high risk of exposure to the virus.
A Site Coordinator’s Guide to Voluntary Use of Respiratory Protection for Disaster Preparedness and Response(1.5MB)
This resource packet is designed as a guide for disaster response site coordinators to determine who should and should not be included in a voluntary use respirator program. It is important that organizations identify potential hazards in the air to ensure that correct respiratory protection is available for anyone on site.
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