Topic: hazmat
Definition:

  • an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs
  • "NO HAZMATS IN TUNNEL"

    Related tag cloud:

  • osha
  • hazardous materials
  • hazwoper
  • fire
  • training
  • safety
  • rescue
  • emergency
  • ems
  • firefighting
  • respirator
  • safety videos
  • compliance
  • back injury
  • emergency response
  • forklift
  • ergonomics
  • search and rescue
  • dot
  • hazardous
  • firehouse
  • Resources:

    The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
    Within the United States Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration, and responsible for coordinating a national safety program for the transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway and water.
    http://hazmat.dot.gov/

    The Continuing Challenge Hazmat Workshop
    All workshops are coded to their emergency responder level and may be used for REFRESHER training. Also available will be Continuing Education Units (CEU's) through University Extension, U.C. Davis.
    http://www.hazmat.org/

    Hazmat School
    Online U.S. OSHA-mandated training in hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and safety. A program of the ABAG Training Center, a joint effort of the Association of Bay Area Governments and ABAG, Inc.
    http://www.hazmatschool.com

    The Hazmat 101 Discussion and Information
    A Yahoo email newsgroup dedicated to discuss packaging, labeling and transportation issues of potentially dangerous substances. Includes sign up instructions, list of stewards, archives and related resource links.
    http://www.hazmat101.com/

    United States Fire Administration
    This site provides information on fire data, safety, prevention, public education, technology and training.
    http://www.usfa.fema.gov/