Understanding Hazardous Materials, Operations, and Emergency Response

ISBN-13: 9781425977672 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 304 str.

Andrew Boisvert

Opis

Designed for environmental and emergency response professionals who encounter hazardous materials emergencies, this reader-friendly training guide not only covers all of the competencies in OSHA 29 CFR A 1910.120, EPA 40 CFR A 311 and NFPA 472 at the awareness operations level, but also offers beneficial information on air monitoring and special operations. Marked by its risk-based response philosophy, Hazardous Materials Operations and Emergency Response focuses on the safest and most efficient method for handling hazardous materials incidents. Readers are provided real-life experiences through case studies that integrate theoretical strategies with authentic HazMat situations, reinforcing the lessons covered. All-inclusive coverage features the interactions between engineering specialists, firefighters, and EMS personnel to effectively respond to hazardous materials events.