HazMat

Communities around the country rely on firefighters during times of need. When car accidents or structure fires occur, firefighters are the first to go in and save lives. If you think you have [...]

The October 2019 announcement of a pending trade deal is offering some hope that the escalating trade war between the United States and China will soon end. President Donald Trump initiated the [...]

The Me Too Movement and the rash of public cases involving celebrities such as Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, and Charlie Rose are shining an even brighter spotlight on sexual harassment in the [...]

Table of Contents   Confined Spaces in the Workplace Types of Confined Spaces Making Confined Spaces Safer Confined Space Regulations Roles for Confined Space Workers Confined Space Training [...]

Table of Contents The Problem of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Why Employees Take Risks The Importance of a Strong Safety Culture in the Workplace Eight Tips for Building a Positive Safety [...]

Table of Contents The Importance of Safety Signs Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals Department of Transportation HAZMAT Placards Other Common Warning Signs You [...]

Anything that’s explosive, flammable, combustible, poisonous, or radioactive is considered a hazardous material. Hazardous materials can come in the form of liquids, electronics, and even [...]

Table of Contents Why do I need a HazMat certification and endorsement? Who needs training? How long does it take to get your HazMat training and certification? Does my HazMat certification [...]

One of the most common questions truck drivers ask is why they need OSHA-mandated hazmat training if they’re only shipping hazardous materials. After all, up to 94% of hazmat shipments are [...]

Hazardous material removal workers make a median annual salary of $40,640. But before you can handle these materials as a worker you need to receive required training for shipping hazmat [...]