HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HAZWOPER)

OSHA's standard, 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.120, sets requirements for safety and health protection of employees involved in cleanup operations at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites being performed under government mandate; certain hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations conducted under the Resource Conser­vation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and emergency response to incidents involving hazardous substances. Appropriate guidance should be sought to assure compliance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.120 requirements for the specific operations (refer to 54 Federal Register 9294-9336, March 6,1989).