HAZWOPER: Handling Hazardous Materials

As part of its HAZWOPER regulations, OSHA created comprehensive training standards to make sure that employees can recognize, handle and dispose of HAZMATs and hazardous waste safely.

This training products on “HAZWOPER: Handling Hazardous Materials” help employees to understand the nature and behavior of hazardous chemicals, and how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in their work environments.

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Topics covered in these products include:
  • Physical hazards
  • Flammables/combustibles/explosives/oxidizers
  • Corrosives and irritants
  • Toxic substances and carcinogens
  • Acute and chronic health effects
  • Container labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
  • Basic first aid for injuries caused by chemicals
  • Emergency response
  • Spillage/leakage/accident procedures
  • and more
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