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Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Manual and Desk Reference

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Hazardous Waste / CLEAR & SIMPLE

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Manual and Desk Reference
Christian L. Hackman , E. Ellsworth Hackman III , and Matthew E. Hackman
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0071378812

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Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Manual & Desk Reference is a straightforward reference and training source designed to provide the site safety and health professional with a comprehensive guide to responding to emergencies involving releases or potential releases of hazardous substances. Important topics are discussed such as: Toxicology, Sampling and Analysis, Personal Protective Clothing, Chemical Incompatibility, Decontamination, Labels, Placards, and Other Identification, and Site Investigation, Control, and Emergency Response.

Designed along the lines of 29CFR 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response regulation), this manual covers the training requirements of managers, supervisors, and professionals (engineers and scientists) involved in hazardous waste site operations and includes all topics covered in the OSHA-required 40-hour training course.

The CD-ROM contains the book on PDF as well as the NIOSH Chemical Database for 2002. There are blank forms such as: site health and safety plans, checklist, worksheets, sample MSDS sheets, accident report forms, and site visit forms.

The CD also includes sample questions, practice exams and practical field exercises.

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A Welcomed Addition To My Reference Library.......2002-05-01

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Perhaps the most complicated and convoluted set of regulations is those concerning hazardous waste, its handling, disposal, and response to its release. Of course it can be considered that the Federal Government did err by calling process by-products hazardous waste instead of following its performance-based philosophy as demonstrated in the OSHA regulations. Regulatory compliance could have been so much simpler if the definition employed was - this by- product has the potential of being hazardous if miss handled, such miss handling entails the following. Alas, this is not the case and we are burdened with a set of regulations that can turn youth aged overnight.

There is hope however, and a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel can be seen. Coming like Dumas' Three Musketeers of old, galloping into the fray and seeking to make order out of chaos come the Hackmans with their Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Manual and Desk Reference. Since receiving this volume, it has become a ready and useful reference. It provides 16 chapters along with a CD-ROM of essential compliance information. A true compendium of valuable and useful data, guidance, and analyses.

For example, consider Section 2. Hazardous Waste Defined: Contained therein are the following major topics: The OSHA Definition, EPA Definitions, The DOT Definition and Training Aids and Resources. These are then further broken down into sub topics. Such organization, scope and thoroughness provide a valuable tool when evaluating a particular situation or compliance methodology. Other sections cover such topics as Material Hazards, Chemical Incompatibility, Toxicology, and Sampling and Monitoring to name a few. The most substantial section is entitled Superfund Sites and Brownfields: Site Investigation, Control and Remediation. This alone is broken into 22 subsections, each of which is further subdivided.

Perhaps one of the best technical writers of the last century was Samuel Glasstone. His volumes on Chemistry and Nuclear Engineering were very easy to read, understand, and use. This is because he endeavored to number every new topic so that easy reference could be made. This also provided logic to the subject matter, which assisted in the flow of the information that was providing. The Hackmans have effectively employed this numbering technique, and by doing so have provided not only simple logic and understanding to complex subject matter, but have also provided easy access to the information provided in the text.

The text is enhanced by a Glossary of 91 pages plus a 12-page list of Acronyms. Both of these reference aids are important and necessary because of the complexity of the subject matter and that Federal Regulations breed and feed on acronyms and convoluted terminology. It is almost impossible to maintain understanding and awareness of all of them. In fact, the extensive glossary is a welcome adjunct because of the myriad of technical terms and regulatory definitions a fractioned needs to employ and understand. For example, in this glossary, the term hazardous substance is defined by 7 specific requirements; CERCLA, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Section 112r of the Clean Air Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, DOT, Solid Waste Disposal Act and OSHA. This depth and breadth is valuable because it enables a comprehensive evaluation of a particular situation and assists in eliminating or at least minimizing the chance of an omission error.

It must be remembered that many practitioners are experts in a particular technical or regulatory area. As such, they need a tool that assists them in understanding and in becoming aware of requirements outside of their area of expertise. The provision of comprehensive definitions and information helps to foster such a broad perspective.

In addition to the book a special CD is provided as an additional resource. According to the authors this CD serves three purposes: It provides downloadable and printable resources for trainers - these include a sample HAZWOPER Worker exam, It provides a selection of NIOSH Databases which includes the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods and the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, and lastly it provides 18 appendices to the text - these appendices include Limits for Air Contaminants ("Z Lists") 29CFR1910.1000 and the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard, 29CFR 1910.120. Just the contents of the CD is worth the purchase price of the text. All in all, according to the contents, the CD covers 33 separate topics.

When dealing with the complex issues that practitioners face every day, the information contained in the CD forms a comprehensive foundation of knowledge, data and information. This is presented in a concise and easily usable format. Also, instead of creating a second volume, the authors wisely chose this option of the CD to compliment the text, thereby producing one volume packed with essential information and resources.

One of the major frustrations a practitioner faces is that it is usually necessary to consult various references in order to address a particular situation. When a volume comes along that provides an encyclopedia of useful and necessary information, it does simplify many other time-consuming information search tasks. The profession has benefited from this work because it provides that simplification. The authors have brought together information from diverse sources into one volume. One volume, that has already proved its value to my practice.

The only shortcoming is that the use of color, especially in the signs and placarding examples would have been useful and would have assisted in making its reference value even greater. Seeing these items in the colors specified by the regulations would have enhanced the understanding of their meaning and employment. Perhaps just a color insert or inside cover display would have served this need adequately.

This volume has become a useful and welcomed addition to my reference library, and well worth the modest price.

Hazardous Waste / CLEAR & SIMPLE.......2002-04-27

We own an environmental contracting company and we are responsible for training our employees. This is the best book that we have seen to date. It is simple to read and easy to use. One of our services is hazardous material training for our client base. We are planning to use this book in the training classes. We enjoy how the book is laid out and how one subject rolls into the next. The subject matter is right on track for our industry. It is about time a book like this was printed. We are planning to generate revenue from the sale of this book and the upcoming classes that we are developing.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Portable Handbook

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Environmental, Health, and Safety Portable Handbook
Gayle Woodside
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Professional
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0070718482

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One Handy Source for the Information that EHS Professionals Need

Here's the one-stop portable library of information that environmental health and safety professionals need every day on the job. In four easy-access sections, with more than 100 clear tables and graphs, plus time-saving checklists, it gives you a single economical source of data on: Regulatory programs, EHS management techniques; audits and inspections.

Packed with checklists, figures, equations, tables and graphs, this Handbook gives you indispensable help with: Environmental Management and Liability; Pollution Prevention; Waste Management, Storage, and Containment; Waste Treatment and Disposal Technologies; Waste Water and Storm Water Discharges and Management; Groundwater and Soils Assessment; Air Emissions Abatement and Management; Occupational Health Management; and much more.

Guide for the Selection of Personal Protective Equipment for Emergency First Responders (Percutaneous Protection -- Apparel)
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Guide for the Selection of Personal Protective Equipment for Emergency First Responders (Percutaneous Protection -- Apparel)

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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0756735270

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NIST subjects existing equipment to laboratory testing & evaluation & conducts research leading to the development of nat. standards, user guides, & technical reports. This report covers research conducted under the sponsorship of the Nat. Inst. of Justice. It focuses on percutaneous (skin) protection other than garments -- herein referred to as apparel (e.g., hoods, labcoats, vests, ponchos, aprons, pants, gloves, boots, socks, shoe covers, etc.). It covers 74 pieces of equipment manufactured by: Action International, Bata Shoe, DuPont Tyvek, Goetzloff GmbH, Guardian Manufacturing Co., Lakeland Industries, Tex-Shield, & many others. 49 data fields were used for providing info. relating to the equipment.

OSHA updates PPE standards. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration; personal protective equipment): An article from: Modern Casting

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OSHA updates PPE standards. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration; personal protective equipment): An article from: Modern Casting
Deborah L. Holic
Manufacturer: American Foundrymen's Society, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Modern Casting, published by American Foundrymen's Society, Inc. on June 1, 1995. The length of the article is 1588 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: OSHA updates PPE standards. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration; personal protective equipment)
Author: Deborah L. Holic
Publication: Modern Casting (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 1995
Publisher: American Foundrymen's Society, Inc.
Volume: v85 Issue: n6 Page: p44(2)

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Expensive lesson: in personal protective equipment.: An article from: Ground Warrior

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Expensive lesson: in personal protective equipment.: An article from: Ground Warrior
Kyle E. Holliman
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000S7Y01A
Release Date: 2007-06-19

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This digital document is an article from Ground Warrior, published by Thomson Gale on June 22, 2006. The length of the article is 1531 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Expensive lesson: in personal protective equipment.
Author: Kyle E. Holliman
Publication: Ground Warrior (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 7 Issue: 2 Page: 10(4)

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The Down and Dirty Generate Extra Cash, Success Principles and eCommerce for Personal Protective Equipment Businesses 3 CD Combo Pack

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The Down and Dirty Generate Extra Cash, Success Principles and eCommerce for Personal Protective Equipment Businesses 3 CD Combo Pack
Bill Z Anderson
Manufacturer: LTBR, Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000PIW49M

The Guru's Marketing, Success Principles and Inner Game for Personal Protective Equipment Biz 3 CD Package

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The Guru's Marketing, Success Principles and Inner Game for Personal Protective Equipment Biz 3 CD Package
Sal Z Wilson
Manufacturer: LTBR, Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000PEUNIK

The Incredible How To Earn Extra Money, Godfather Principles and Sales Models for Personal Protective Equipment Biz 3 CD Package

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The Incredible How To Earn Extra Money, Godfather Principles and Sales Models for Personal Protective Equipment Biz 3 CD Package
Solomon Z Wilson
Manufacturer: LTBR, Inc
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Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000QB04EA

Evaluation of the effectiveness of personal protective equipment against occupational exposure to N,N-dimethylformamide [An article from: Journal of Hazardous Materials]

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of personal protective equipment against occupational exposure to N,N-dimethylformamide [An article from: Journal of Hazardous Materials]
S.M. Wang , T.S. Shih , Y.S. Huang , M.R. Chueh , and Chou
Manufacturer: Elsevier
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000PC008K

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This digital document is a journal article from Journal of Hazardous Materials, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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The objectives of this study were to evaluate the protective effectiveness of various personal protective equipment and the respective exposure contributions from respiratory and skin exposures of N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) with a self-comparison study design. Two high-, four intermediate- and four low-DMF exposure workers from a synthetic leather factory were monitored in airborne DMF concentrations and N-methylformamide (NMF) concentrations in urine across four consecutive days. The workers were designated to wear no personal protective equipment on the first day. The barrier cream, rubber gloves and rubber gloves plus respirator were used on the second, third and fourth days, respectively. Person-to-personal observation was performed in the field to record all high and low exposure tasks during work for each subject. Protective effectiveness index (PEI) was used to evaluate different glove effectiveness. We concluded that the direct skin contact to the strong skin penetrates like DMF could be a more significant exposure source than the respiratory exposure in the actual occupational environment. The provision of protective equipment from skin exposure could be more important than that from respiratory exposure. The application of barrier cream could be as effective as wearing impermeable rubber gloves in the prevention from the skin penetrate in the occupational settings.

Personal Protective Equipment: A Quick Guide To Osha Compliance

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Personal Protective Equipment: A Quick Guide To Osha Compliance
Lisa Kosan
Manufacturer: Hcpro
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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