Training

NIOSH Training Programs
NIOSH conducts research to find effective ways to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses through training. NIOSH also supports academic degree programs and research training opportunities in areas including industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine, and occupational safety. In addition, NIOSH supports a number of short-term training programs for professionals.

NIOSH Training Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/training/

Education and Research Centers
Through university-based Education and Research Centers (ERCs), NIOSH supports academic degree programs and research training opportunities in the core areas of industrial hygiene, occupational health nursing, occupational medicine, and occupational safety, plus specialized areas relevant to the occupational safety and health field.

ERC Web site: http://www.niosh-erc.org/

Hazardous Substance Training Program
In 1988, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) entered into an Interagency Agreement with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to conduct a continuing education program in hazardous substance training.

Hazardous Substance Training Program Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/oep/training.html#haz

Emergency Responder Training Program
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) implements a comprehensive nationwide Emergency Responder Training Program for fire fighters, paramedics and other first responders employed in 26, 354 fire departments across the United States.

Contact Information:
Eric S. Lamar, Principal Investigator
International Association of Firefighters
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
E-mail: elamar@iaff.org
IAFF web site: www.iaff.org

cott Solomon, Director
IAFF HazMat Training Department
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
E-mail: SSolomon@iaff.org

OSHA Office of Training and Education Training Resources
Provides courses, downloadable training materials, and other training resources.

OSHA Office of Training and Education Training Resources Web site: http://www.osha.gov/fso/ote/training/training_resources.html