Hazardous
Materials: Regulations, Response & Site Operations
| Paul W. Gantt,
Rob Schnepp |
2nd
Edition |
All the regulatory requirements
associated with the handling, clean-up and storage of hazardous
materials (HAZWOPER) are brought together in this reader
friendly book.
Revisions to this edition include
expanded regulations for dealing with an intentional release of a
hazardous material in a terrorist incident, as well as pre-emergency
plans for hazardous materials operations and response programs
needed to effectively deal with natural disasters.
Considered by many as an
authoritative, comprehensive guide to Hazmat operations, this book
examines OSHA regulations, risk evaluation, incident
management, hazardous site operations, and more in order to
effectively train hazmat responders.
Features:
- a new chapter on Hazard & Risk Assessment
provides responders with the valuable tools required for efficient
incident management
- incorporates up-to-date considerations for
responding to events involving weapons of mass destruction, with
relevant training for the public and private sectors on the hazard
classes of chemicals and materials and how they can be used safely
in industry
- includes information on new placarding
standards to assist in the proper identification of hazardous
materials
- features new technology involving
respiratory protection as well as updates to the Respiratory
Protection regulations promulgated by OSHA
- examines the three types of HAZWOPER
operations and the training requirements of each, making this
a suitable preparation
guide for all levels of HAZWOPER certification
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Contents:
Understanding the Hazardous Materials
Regulation Maze
Introduction to Hazard and Risk
Assessment
Health and Toxicological Hazards
Physical Hazards and Hazard Classes
Hazardous Materials Identification
Systems
Principles of Respiratory Protection
Personal Protective Equipment
Principles of Decontamination
Site and Incident Management
Planning Hazardous Materials Cleanup and
Response Activities
Monitoring and Sampling
Other Hazards in Cleanup and Response
Activities
320 Pages -
8-1/2 x 11 in.
Copyright 2009
About the Authors:
Paul Gantt is the
President and founder of Safety Compliance Management, Inc (SCM).
Paul is a retired Fire Chief Officer with over 35 years experience
in the Emergency Response and Safety fields. In addition to the long
list of positions held in the fire service, Paul is a life-time
member and past President of the Northern California Fire Training
Officer's Association.
He is a Certified Safety
Professional, a Registered Environmental Assessor and holds a degree
in Public Administration. Through SCM, Paul develops and delivers
training programs in the area of occupational safety and health. He
also provides consultation services, including Expert Witness work
on regulatory compliance issues.
He is certified by the State of
California Office of the State Fire Marshal, Governor's
Office of Emergency Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
California EPA and the University of California to provide a wide
array of training programs in areas including hazardous materials
handling and response, emergency preparedness and response,
occupational health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
Rob Schnepp is a
firefighter/paramedic and hazardous materials specialist in Alameda
County Fire Department. He is also the Vice President of Safety
Compliance Management.
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