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A hazardous material (Hazmat or HAZMAT) is any solid, liquid, or gas that can harm people, other living organisms, or the environment. The term hazardous material is used in this context almost exclusively in the United States. The equivalent term in the rest of the English-speaking world is Dangerous Goods. A hazardous material may be radioactive, flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, biohazardous, an oxidizer, an asphyxiant, an allergen, or may have other characteristics that make it hazardous in specific circumstances.
Mitigating the risks associated with hazardous materials may require the application of safety precautions during their transport, use, storage and disposal. Most countries regulate hazardous materials by law, and they are subject to several international treaties as well.
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Greenpeace Pans PC Makers for Toxic Products - PC World
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:10:40 -0000
about-electronics.euGreenpeace Pans PC Makers for Toxic ProductsPC WorldGreenpeace International on Wednesday criticized some major PC makers for backtracking on commitments to reduce hazardous substances in hardware. ...Sony Ericsson Joins Nokia, Samsung as 'Greener' Electronics MakersEnvironmental LeaderGreenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics: Nokia Is Tops, Nintendo FlopsFast CompanyGreenpeace gives polluting PC companies a smackNational Business ReviewComputerWeekly.comall 56 news articles »
Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965 - CNET News
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:25:59 -0000
Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965CNET NewsElectronics sold in the EU market that comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive have reduced levels of toxic chemicals including lead, ...Gateway SX2800-01CNET Newsall 3 news articles »
US to get own 'RoHS' rules...at last - ElectronicsWeekly.com
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:48:10 -0000
US to get own 'RoHS' rules...at lastElectronicsWeekly.comOnce in law the EDEE regulations will limit the use in electrical equipment of the same initial six hazardous substances regulated by RoHS, namely - lead, ...and more »
CPMC encourages safe July Fourth - Fort Morgan Times
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:26:26 -0000
CBS NewsCPMC encourages safe July FourthFort Morgan TimesFireworks are actually classified as hazardous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, and can be divided into two main categories: consumer ...Fourth of July Firework SafetyInjuryBoard.comFourth of July fireworks safetyExaminer.comall 514 news articles »
State fining UC, Zeneca too little for hazardous waste, activists say - San Jose Mercury News
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:09:18 -0000
State fining UC, Zeneca too little for hazardous waste, activists saySan Jose Mercury News... persons living or working in the vicinity of the (UC and Zeneca) sites experienced symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic or hazardous substances, ...and more »
Agency focused on cutting toxics loses funding - Boston Globe
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:37:06 -0000
Boston GlobeAgency focused on cutting toxics loses fundingBoston GlobeBut the Toxics Use Reduction Institute is part of a state-mandated program that has reduced the use of hazardous substances by local manufacturers 41 ...and more »
ATSDR - HazDat Database - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's scientific and administrative database providing access to information on the release of hazardous substances.
Meta Description: [ The Division of Regional Operations: contacts, imacts, and sites of interest to the community. ]
Carbonless Copy Paper Injury and Information Network - Goal is to informationrm occupational users and the public of the potential toxicity of ccp and the adverse health problems of use or handling. Information, research and studies on ccp.
EnviroBay - Environmental community offering information on OSHA regulations, asbestos, radon and lead abatement and removal.
Meta Description: [ The Indoor Environment Resource ]
Environmental Software and Services GmbH - European hazardous chemicals database.
Haz-Map - Occupational medicine toxicology database to assist in the recognition of diseases caused by hazardous chemicals.
Meta Description: [ Information about occupational diseases and the Haz-Map database project; includes occupational asthma, allergic contact dermatitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, inhalation fever, infections, toxic hepatitis, lead poisoning and methemoglobinemia; ]
Is Your Job Killing You? by James Q. Jacobs - There are as many as 575,000 hazardous chemical products in workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 32 million workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals. Resources and links for additional information.
Meta Description: [ An essay on the hazardous chemicals in the workplace: what you should know, where to find more info, how to protect your health and rights. ]
Tamarac Medical - Located in Denver, Colorado. About this toxicology lab specializing in economical blood lead and cadmium testing for children and industry workers.
TOXNET - Provides access to a cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas.
Meta Description: [ Toxicology, environmental health, and chemical databases and other information resources from the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health ]
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