The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has standards regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) protection levels and broken them into four categories. This information assists employers in ensuring that their employees are both prepared and compliant during hazardous material incidents.
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
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,
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