HAZWOPER: Long Acronym, Important Standards

Those involved in the waste management or gas, oil and mining industries may find themselves faced with potentially hazardous wastes — either on a daily basis or in special circumstances. Having the proper training to effectively address these situations is not only important, it’s essential for health and safety.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has well established standards relating to hazardous waste — otherwise known as the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response standard (HAZWOPER). The standard applies to five distinct groups of employers and their employees, including those who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances, including hazardous