Personal protective equipment (PPE) may minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. But, PPE causes more challenging hazards when it comes to heat stress due to its inability to facilitate any heat loss. Without a doubt, personnel wearing PPE are at a high risk for heat-related illnesses.
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Hazmat Defined by OSHA, EPA, and DOT
A hazardous material (HazMat) is any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical), which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.
Read More »What is the HAZWOPER Training Sequence?
Learn and understand the different OSHA HAZWOPER levels of training and any additional site-specific training for your HAZWOPER certification.
Read More »Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Levels
Combinations of PPE are classified generally into four levels, ranging from the most protective (Level A) to the least protective (Level D).
Read More »What are the levels of HAZWOPER Training?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) is a set of guidelines produced and maintained
Read More »DOT Rules for Lithium Battery Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued new 2018 standards to strengthen the safety conditions for the shipment of lithium cells and batteries.
Read More »What is a HAZWOPER hazardous substance?
Hazardous substances are used in many workplaces and take many different forms. Solids, liquids, gases,
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