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A hazardous material is any item or agent – biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical – that has the capacity to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, in and of itself or as a result of interaction with other materials.
The nine classes of hazardous materials are explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers and organic peroxides, toxic (poisonous and infectious) materials, radioactive / nuclear material, corrosive material, and any other materials that produce a hazard but do not meet the definition of any of the other classes.
Hazardous materials removal workers and other specialists work to ensure that hazardous materials are handled in a safe manner and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Hazardous materials management programs are designed to train the next generation of these professionals. The curriculum covers product supply, transportation, storage, handling, control, recycling, and waste disposal.