Hazardous Materials: Regulations, Response & Site Operations

Type

Book

Authors

Rob Schnepp

Paul Wayne Gantt

ISBN 10

0827379994

ISBN 13

9780827379992

ISSN

HazMat

Tags

Fire Science, Health & Safety, Technology, Industrial Engineering

Description

This essential guide provides emergency responders, waste site workers, site-specific emergency teams and related professionals a practical approach to the concepts of handling a hazardous material incident. Based on OSHA "HAZWOPER" regulations, this invaluable guide addresses the specific competencies required of persons working in the field of hazardous materials, hazardous waste sites, or emergency response. This book guides the reader through the essentials of understanding and evaluating chemical hazards, and finding simple solutions to complex problems. The reader learns how to evaluate risk, select correct protective equipment, manage the incident and address tactical and strategic issues while minimizing down-time and reducing risk to other workers. - from Amzon

Biblio Notes

Added prior to 2004

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