Are you in the hazardous waste industry or considering entering into this line of work? If so, there are many things that you need to know. The most important thing to consider is your personal safety and the safety of your team. Second, you must know and understand the requirements that OSHA, USDOT, EPA, and other local, state, and federal agencies expect you to strictly follow. There is a lot of new information in this 2nd edition that will help personnel in the field who operate in various aspects of HAZWOPER operations (UXO, High-Hazard Teams, Clandestine Drug Labs, Lab Packs, CBRNE/WMD, etc.). The HAZWOPER Handbook - 2nd edition can be used as training manual for new hazardous waste workers or for those who need to update their annual refresher training. The HAZWOPER Handbook was also designed for workers who may need to reference particular areas within industry standards and practices such as: Environmental regulations, safety program management, energy hazards, most common job hazards, fire behavior, responding to meth labs, responding to terrorist incidents, and more! This handbook breaks down OSHA's knowledge requirements from the First Responder level to the General Site Worker which provides YOU the information to actually learn what it takes to be an OSHA compliant hazardous waste worker. As some reviewers found out, THIS BOOK IS NOT AN ONLINE CHEAT BOOK and DOES NOT mimic, mirror, copy, or imitate online class material or exams. Author: With over 30 years experience in public and private sector emergency response operations, Brett Postelli began his career in public service in 1989 as a state of Michigan certified firefighter, medical first responder, rescue diver, and sworn police officer. After ten years of service, Mr. Postelli left the public sector and has worked for over 15 years as a state and federal government contractor responding to environmental emergencies and over 200 natural/manmade disaster missions throughout the United States. Throughout his career, Mr. Postelli has acquired dozens of nationally and internationally accredited specialized certifications and trainings, and is a key instructor to public and private emergency responders. Mr. Postelli has published the, (Hazwoper Handbook - 8-40 Hr. Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response, ISBN-10: 1537136453, ISBN-13: 978-1537136455, Second Edition ISBN-10: 107354656X, ISBN-13: 978-1073546565, High-Hazard - Energetic, Reactive & Explosive Materials: The High-Hazard Respo