Chemical Primer and Hazwoper Training
Chemicals should not coincide with fear. Laying the groundwork for safety is key. Chemicals are very much a part of our daily lives, as the needs of society demand their use and production. However, this also increases daily exposure to chemicals, sometimes in a negative way. Chemical exposure can have harmful effects and create […]
QUICK COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PRIMER
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a respiratory distress disease caused by a new (novel) coronavirus that has not been previously seen in humans. Coronaviruses are a class of viruses sometimes associated with colds. This virus, however, is extremely dangerous for two main reasons. First, it is new and therefore hasn’t been […]
A GUIDE TO THE HAZWOPER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION HAZWOPER, whose acronym stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, is an evolved set of guidelines that is produced and maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As part of the U.S. Department of Labor, the organization is responsible for regulating hazardous waste operations and emergency services from inception to disposal. […]