Hazardous Materials

About hazardous materials

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials include any substance or material in a quantity or form which may be harmful to humans, animals, crops, water systems, or the environment if accidentally or intentionally released.

Hazardous materials include: explosives, gases (compressed, liquefied or dissolved), flammable and combustible liquids, flammable solids or substances, oxidizing substances, poisonous and infectious substances, radioactive materials and corrosives. [more]

Overview of HAZMAT

Overview of HAZMAT

The HazMat coordinator provides management, coordination, and compliance monitoring of federal/State regulations for approximately 500 public service Fire, EMS, Environmental, and Law Enforcement personnel who respond to hazardous materials emergency releases. [more]