red= fire harzard
blue= health hazard
yellow= reactivity hazard
white= special hazard
Identify national policies and local systems that relate to safeguarding and protection from abuse
The hazardous waste K-list from the Environmental Protection Agency identifies source-specific wastes. It lists wastes from specific industries including pesticide manufacturing and petroleum refining.
identify the criteria that determines a substance as being a hazardous material
If you cannot identify the chemicals in an unlabelled bottle, it is best to contact your local hazardous waste disposal facility or a professional waste disposal company for guidance. Do not attempt to dispose of unknown chemicals yourself, as they may pose serious risks to health and the environment.
"Reportable Quantity" for Hazardous Substances
vapor pressure evaporation rate flashpoint upper explosive limit lower explosive limit
Able to identify hazardous materials
identify the major types of potentially hazardous foods and the characteristics that are common
a hazardous material
a hazardous material
Two actions that should be taken when hazardous material has been identified are first, to make sure the substance is properly contained. Second, use proper safety precautions around the material, such as wearing a breathing mask and eye protection.
Packages containing hazardous materials can usually be identified by the presence of Hazard Class labels.