Environmental Compliance
Hazardous Waste: Health Effects
Course description
Today, we’re going to talk about the health effects of hazardous waste. Hazardous wastes are composed of substances that can be harmful to your health. Exposure to some hazardous wastes can cause serious illness, injury, or even death. However, these materials can be handled and disposed of safely if proper procedures are carefully followed. This training session will introduce you to the hazards of hazardous wastes and the steps to take to prevent harmful exposures. With adequate information about hazardous waste, you can minimize risks and protect your health on the job.
Course Duration: 26 min
Learning objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:- Identify hazardous wastes at your facility
- Understand how hazardous wastes can enter your body
- Find information on the dangers of the waste at your facility
- Recognize symptoms of hazardous waste overexposure
- Protect yourself with PPE and proper hygiene and decontamination practices