If the hazardous material has been released in an uncontrolled manner, moveaway from the hazardous material.
If the hazardous materials are enclosed and controlled, you need not move in any particular direction.
Upstream, uphill, and upwind
Determine the hazardous materials present.
For a hazardous materials "safety zone," the location should be upwind or uphill and same level
When handling hazardous waste gloves should always be used. Dispose of hazardous waste in specially marked containers in a secured area. Never eat or drink when handling hazardous materials.
When handling hazardous waste gloves should always be used. Dispose of hazardous waste in specially marked containers in a secured area. Never eat or drink when handling hazardous materials.
When handling hazardous waste gloves should always be used. Dispose of hazardous waste in specially marked containers in a secured area. Never eat or drink when handling hazardous materials.
When handling hazardous waste gloves should always be used. Dispose of hazardous waste in specially marked containers in a secured area. Never eat or drink when handling hazardous materials.
It is always a good idea to use original containers for storage of hazardous materials as much as possible.
Prepare for one.
A facility should have a variety of information sources available for hazardous materials that they use. Two good sources for finding out information on these materials includes Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Materials training resources.
determine the hazardous materials present
How you should deal with hazardous materials depends on what they are and what you need to do with them. It is not possible or answer more specifically unless the particular materials and processes are known. Nonhazardous materials still should be handled with care to prevent physical injury from lifting them improperly, from being cut by them, tripping over them, etc., etc.