Hazardous Waste

This page provides a comprehensive guide to information regarding hazardous waste operations. It briefly covers emergency response for hazardous waste sites. For additional information on response to releases of hazardous substances, see OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Safety and Health Topics page and the Emergency Preparedness and Response main page.

Hazardous waste is addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry and construction.

Provides references that may aid in recognizing hazards at a waste site.

Provides references that may aid in evaluating hazards at a waste site.

Provides control and prevention information for hazards at a waste site.

Provides links and references to additional resources related to hazardous waste.