Hazardous Materials: Handbook for Emergency Responders

Hazardous Materials Handbook for Emergency Responders breaks down the hazards and response priorities according to the nine classes of hazardous chemicals defined by the U.N. and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Designed to prepare HazMat professionals for all three levels of response, as defined by OSHA, the Handbook:

• Offers the most complete and current coverage of control and mitigation techniques for chemical emergencies.
• Provides extensive treatment of transportation and storage vessels.
• Helps users comply with all relevant government regulations and standards, including OSHA and NFPA training requirements.

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