Hazardous Materials: Regulations, Response and Site Operations - Tapa blanda

Understanding the Hazardous Materials Regulation Maze. Introduction to Hazard and Risk Assessment. Health and Toxicological Hazards. Physical Hazards and Hazard Classes. Hazardous Materials Identification Systems. Principles of Respiratory Protection. Personal Protective Equipment. Principles of Decontamination. Site and Incident Management. Planning Hazardous Materials Cleanup and Response Activities. Monitoring and Sampling. Other Hazards in Cleanup and Response Activities

All the regulatory requirements associated with the handling, clean-up, and storage of hazardous materials (HAZWOPER) are brought together in this reader friendly book. Revisions to this edition include expanded regulations for dealing with an intentional release of a hazardous material in a terrorist incident, as well as pre-emergency plans for hazardous materials operations and response programs needed to effectively deal with natural disasters. Considered by many as an authoritative, comprehensive guide to Hazmat operations, this book examines OSHA regulations, risk evaluation, incident management, hazardous site operations, and more in order to effectively train hazmat responders.