Hazardous Materials: Regulations, Response & Site Operations, 2nd ed., Paul W. Gantt, 2008

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.

Features Include:

  • a new chapter on Hazard & Risk Assessment provides responders with the valuable tools required for efficient incident management
  • incorporates up-to-date considerations for responding to events involving weapons of mass destruction, with relevant training for the public and private sectors on the hazard classes of chemicals and materials and how they can be used safely in industry
  • includes information on new placarding standards to assist in the proper identification of hazardous materials features new technology involving respiratory protection as well as updates to the Respiratory Protection regulations promulgated by OSHA
  • examines the three types of HAZWOPER operations and the training requirements of each, making this a suitable preparation guide for all levels of HAZWOPER certification

    8 1/2" x 11", 550 pages, B&W photos & diagrams, softcover, ISBN: 978-1-4180-4992-8, BH4590 / $103.95

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