Preparedness is crucial when it comes to conducting an organized and thorough response to an emergency situation. In the case of a hazardous substance release, employers subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard must prepare and train their workers for such situations and emergency response and cleanup activities. Here’s what you need to know about hazardous waste emergency response.
Visit OSHA’s HAZWOPER page for more information.
