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Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities by NIOSH, OSHA, USCG, and EPA. The manual was prepared by NIOSH, OSHA, the United States Coast Guard, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The manual is a guidance document for managers responsible for occupational safety and health programs at inactive hazardous waste sites. It assumes a basic knowledge of science and experience in occupational safety and health. The manual is intended for federal, state, and local officials and their contractors. It may be used as a planning tool by government or private individuals, as a management tool by upper managers, and as an educational tool to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of safety and health protection at hazardous waste sites.
The Contents of OSH Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site
- Introduction
- Hazards
- Planning and Organization
- Accident Incident Prevention Techniques
- Training Programs
- Medical Program
- Site Characterization
- Air Monitoring
- CDC NIOSH Pocket guide to chemical hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Site Control
- Decontamination
- Handbook of Hazardous Chemical Properties
- Handling Drums and Other Containers
- Site Emergencies
- Evacuation Routes and Procedures
