WHAT’S AT STAKE?

It’s important for you to understand the potential hazards that you may be exposed to while working with hazardous waste. You also need to know how to use personal protective equipment to effectively eliminate or reduce your exposure to hazardous materials. Your health may be at risk both now and in the future.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Hazardous waste sites, as well as locations that handle hazardous materials for disposal, often contain toxic chemicals that can affect your health. Some of these effects can be acute, that is, cause harm immediately. Other chemicals may lead to long-term health effects that do […]