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Hazardous Materials Safety (OSHA)
['Hazardous Materials Safety - OSHA']

Hazardous substances, including hazardous waste, hazardous materials, biological agents, and certain substances regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), pose numerous worker safety and health hazards if not approached and dealt with properly.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard is intended to provide a framework for employers to protect their workers from these hazards during work operations.