Hazardous Waste Handbook for Health and Safety

AcknowledgmentsAuthors1. Introduction2. Hazards Introduction Chemical Exposure Fire and Explosion Oxygen Deficiency Ionizing Radiation Biologic (Etiologic) Hazards Physical Safety Hazards Electrical Hazards Heat Stress Cold Exposure Noise References3. Planning and Organization Introduction Personnel and Responsibilities Work Plan Health and Safety Plan Safety Meetings and Inspections References4. Site Characterization Introduction Off-Site Characterization On-Site Information Gathering Hazard Assessment Hazardous Substance Data Sheet Monitoring References5. Air Monitoring Introduction Measuring Instruments Site Characterization Monitoring Personnel Variables of Hazardous Waste Site Exposure Field Study Results References6. Personal Protective Equipment Introduction Developing a PPE Program Selection of Respiratory Equipment Selection of Protective Clothing Selection of Ensembles PPE Use Heat Stress and other Physiological Factors References7. Site Control and Work Practices Introduction Site Map Site Preparation Site Work Zones The Buddy System Site Security Communications Systems Safe Work Practices Handling Drums and other Containers References8. Decontamination Introduction Decontamination Plan Prevention of Contamination Types of Contamination Decontamination Methods Effectiveness Testing Health and Safety Hazards Levels of Decontamination Decontamination Facility Design Decontamination Equipment Selection Disposal Methods Personnel Protection Emergency Decontamination References9. Site Emergencies Introduction Planning Personnel Training Emergency Recognition and Prevention Communications Site Mapping Safe Distances and Refuges Site Security and Control Evacuation Routes and Procedures Decontamination Equipment Medical Treatment/First Aid Emergency Response Procedures Documentation References10. Medical Monitoring Program Introduction Monitoring Pre-Employment Screening Medical Monitoring Examination Termination Examination Emergency Treatment Program Review References11. Training Introduction Training Programs Record of Training ReferencesAppendix A: List of Abbreviations, Acronyms, and GlossaryAppendix B: Sample Site Safety PlanAppendix C: Medical-Occupational HistoryAppendix D: Hazardous Substance Data Sheet and GuidelinesAppendix E: Guidelines for the Selection of Chemical Protective ClothingAppendix F: Decontamination Procedures for Three Typical Levels of ProtectionAppendix G: Health and Safety ChecklistAppendix H: Chemical Hazard DataIndex