Hmit - hazardous material instructor training - this grant supports the grantee state by providing train-the-trainer programs, for training in hazardous materials regulations

The International Chemical Workers Union received a $480,028 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703). The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, with a completion date of September 30, 2025, supports the provision of "train-the-trainer" programs to enhance hazardous materials instructor training for state and local personnel. The training focuses on improving emergency preparedness and regulatory knowledge for hazmat employees and emergency responders, with the goal of increasing the effectiveness of hazardous materials safety education across state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions. The grant enables the International Chemical Workers Union to develop and implement training curricula that help instructors better understand hazardous materials regulations, emergency planning, and incident response protocols, ultimately improving the overall safety and preparedness of hazardous materials professionals nationwide.