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  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Disaster Response Training

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  • The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Worker Training Program (WTP) supports safety and health training for workers.
  • Grantees provide training to recovery workers across various sectors after disasters.

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  • To identify and address critical issues in disaster response training.
  • To improve the safety and health of recovery workers.

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  • Analysis of grantee experiences in disaster recovery training.
  • Identification of recurring issues impacting worker safety and health.

Main Results:

  • Existing regulations and guidance are insufficient for worker protection.
  • Enhanced communication, partnerships, and community protection are vital.
  • Disproportionately affected communities require greater attention.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous quality improvement in disaster response training is essential.
  • Addressing identified issues can reduce responder injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
  • Proactive measures are necessary to protect vulnerable populations during disaster recovery.