HAZWOPER
HAZWOPER
HAZWOPER (/ˈhæzwɒpər/), an acronym for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, is a set of guidelines produced and maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which regulates hazardous waste operations and emergency services in the United States and its territories.
Etymology
The term HAZWOPER is derived from the words Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It was first used in 1986 when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the HAZWOPER guidelines.
Pronunciation
The term HAZWOPER is pronounced as "haz-woper".
Related Terms
- Hazardous Waste: Waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): An agency of the United States Department of Labor that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
- Emergency Response: The process of addressing a critical situation, often involving hazardous materials, in a safe and effective manner.
- Hazardous Materials: Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical), which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.
See Also
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Hazardous Waste
- Emergency Response
- Hazardous Materials
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HAZWOPER
- Wikipedia's article - HAZWOPER
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