Hazardous materials and waste are part of many work situations, and can be found on many types of job

 sites. OSHA feels that it is so important for employees to know how to recognize these potentially dangerous

 substances (as well as how to handle and dispose of them properly) they have mandated that anyone

 working with these substances receive comprehensive training in this area.

In 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Resource Conservation and Recovery

 Act (RCRA) to regulate the handling of hazardous waste "from cradle to grave". Since then other regulations

 have followed, including OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120, also known as HAZWOPER. As part of these

 regulations, there are varying requirements for employee training, depending on an employee's specific level

of involvement with hazardous materials.

AB Defense System's training products on "HAZWOPER: The Site Safety and Health Plan" discuss various

 types of "medical surveillance" and how it is used to evaluate the health of anyone who regularly works

 around hazardous materials. Topics covered in these products include: