Hazardous waste compliance / Clifford M. Florczak, James E. Roughton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Florczak, Clifford M., 1951-

Contributor:

Roughton, James E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hazardous substances--United States.

Hazardous substances.

Hazardous substances--Safety measures--Government policy--United States.

Hazardous waste site remediation--United States--Safety measures.

Hazardous waste site remediation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (293 p.)

Place of Publication:

Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Hazardous Waste Compliance concentrates on government regulations as they relate to hazardous waste and other hazardous materials. The main focus of this book is on how to comply with these requirements as well as on other best management practices (BMP), which will ensure worker safety and business protection from the risk of the commercial penalties associated with regulations breaches.The authors provide the reader with useful techniques to enhance worker protection and promote efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness, along with achieving the necessary quality standards for

Contents:

Cover; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Safety Culture; 1.2 Scope and Objective; 1.3 Hazard-Based Approach; 1.4 Organization and Planning; 1.5 Training; 1.6 Hazard Characterization and Exposure Assessment; 1.7 Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan; 1.8 Decontamination; 1.9 Medical Surveillance Programs; 1.10 Emergency Preparedness and Response; References; Chapter 2. Compliance Issues; 2.1 Application; 2.2 Health and Safety-Related Programs; 2.3 Process Safety; 2.4 Interpretation and Guidance; 2.5 Non-RCRA-Permitted TSDs; 2.6 Construction; 2.7 Laboratory Activities

2.8 Work Control System2.9 Case Histories; References; Chapter 3. Planning Activities; 3.1 Safety and Health Program Development; 3.2 Roles and Responsibilities; 3.3 Contractor Oversight and Work Control; 3.4 Project Team Organization; 3.5 Communication; 3.6 Security Issues; 3.7 Hazard Characterization and Exposure Assessment; 3.8 Work Plan; 3.9 Using Lessons Learned; 3.10 Client Review; References; Chapter 4. Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis; 4.1 Why Does a Job Hazard Analysis Work?; 4.2 Selecting the Jobs for Analysis; 4.3 Employee Participation; 4.4 Conducting a JHA

4.5 Breaking Down the Job4.6 Identifying Job Hazards; 4.7 Recommending Safe Procedures and Protection; 4.8 Revising the JHA; 4.9 Process Hazard Analysis; 4.10 Summary; Reference; Chapter 5. Developing a Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan; 5.1 Identifying Resources; 5.2 Understanding the Scope of Work; 5.3 HASP Preparation; 5.4 Hazard Characterization and Exposure; 5.5 Chemical Handling Procedures; 5.6 Work Zones; 5.7 Worker Comfort Areas; 5.8 Lessons Learned; 5.9 Training; 5.10 Determining Applicability of Other Regulations and Requirements; References

Chapter 6. Development of a Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan6.1 Length; 6.2 Specific HASP Wording; 6.3 Elements; References; Chapter 7. Implementing the Safety Plan; 7.1 Orientation; 7.2 Follow-Up; 7.3 Inspection Program; 7.4 Job Hazard Analysis; 7.5 Team Make-Up; 7.6 Assessing PPE; References; Chapter 8. Training Requirements; 8.1 Systematic Approach to Training; 8.2 General Training Requirements and Guidelines; 8.3 Supervised Field Experience; 8.4 Training Certification; 8.5 Specific Training Guidelines; 8.6 Instructor/Trainer Qualification; 8.7 Program and Course Evaluations

8.8 Emergency Response Training8.9 Lessons Learned; Reference; Chapter 9. Personal Protective Equipment; 9.1 General Usage of PPE; 9.2 Selecting PPE for Hazardous Waste Activities; 9.3 Upgrading or Downgrading Levels of Protection; 9.4 Lessons Learned Regarding Levels A and B; 9.5 PPE Specifics for Nonhazardous Waste Sites; 9.6 Equipment Limitations; 9.7 Respiratory Protection; 9.8 Lessons Learned; 9.9 Head Protection; 9.10 Foot and Hand Protection; References; Chapter 10. Decontamination Activities; 10.1 Decontamination Strategy; 10.2 Acceptable Decontamination Methods

10.3 Using Solutions, Chemicals, and Other Materials

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-03929-2

9786611039295

0-08-053332-9

OCLC:

476101284