All the regulatory requirements associated with the handling, clean-up and storage of hazardous materials (HAZWOPER) are brought together in this reader friendly book. Revisions to this edition include expanded regulations for dealing with an intentional release of a hazardous material in a terrorist incident, as well as pre-emergency plans for hazardous materials operations and response programs needed to effectively deal with natural disasters. Considered by many as an authoritative, comprehensive guide to Hazmat operations, this book examines OSHA regulations, risk evaluation, incident management, hazardous site operations, and more in order to effectively train hazmat responders.Content: Front Matter Preface Table of Contents1. Hazardous Materials Regulatory Overview2. Hazard and Risk Assessment3. Principles of Toxicology4. Hazardous Materials Classes and Physical Hazards5. Identification Systems6. Respiratory Protection7. Personal Protective Equipment8. Principles of Decontamination9. Associated Physical Hazards10. Air and Environmental Monitoring11. Site Control, Supervision, and Incident Management12. Putting it All Together: Response and Site OperationsAppendices Glossary AcronymsIndex