HAZWOPER

HAZWOPER Analysis – 5 Important Steps

The term HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard, and is a set of standards created by OSHA. These standards are specifically applicable to five groups of employers/employees according to OSHA, but they can also be used by many other facilities looking to improve their hazardous waste safety. The five specific groups that these standards are required for are as follows (pulled directly from…

Tony Ferraro | February 2, 2015 | Safety Solutions | Fire Safety, HAZWOPER, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Spill Cleanup

How to Handle Workplace Chemicals – Exposure Prevention

Hazardous chemicals are often an unavoidable part of production. Depending on the industry you are in, employees may be routinely exposed to harmful substances and it’s your responsibility to make sure their health and well-being do not suffer as a consequence. While many methods for doing so (wearing personal protection equipment, etc.) are fairly obvious, others require a little deeper analysis. Additionally, you want to be able…

Tony Ferraro | December 17, 2013 | Safety Solutions | HAZWOPER, Labeling, OSHA, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety

Understanding the HAZWOPER Standard

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response protocols, often referred to as HAZWOPER, are a set of standards for dealing with projects involving the cleanup of toxic waste. HAZWOPER requires companies to follow a strict set of health and safety requirements when responding to spillage emergencies or dealing with toxic cleanups. A Brief History Officially written up by the OSHA in 1989, HAZWOPER seeks to protect the health…

Tony Ferraro | December 12, 2013 | Safety Solutions | HAZWOPER, OSHA, Safety, Spill Cleanup