Hazardous Materials, Wastewater Treatment, and Sewage Careers
Careers that protect people and the environment from hazardous materials.
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Professionals who specialize hazardous materials transport and sewage and wastewater treatment and disposal are essential to our most basic infrastructure. Harmful chemicals and waste from lakes and rivers, factories and medical facilities, and our towns and cities threatens our survival if not properly identified, handled, transported and disposed. Such hazardous materials might include lead, radioactive materials, oil, asbestos, and human waste. But chemicals are found everywhere we live, work and play. These chemicals are used in our water, in crop and food production, and in our household cleaning chemicals. When used, stored or transported improperly, hazardous conditions can arise.
Careers dealing with hazardous materials, sewage and wastewater treatment require the use of special tools and equipment to ensure the safety of workers. In addition, there are many different types of certification required for hazmat careers, depending on the role the worker will play, and the hazardous materials involved. A worker is likely to increase his/her employment options by having multiple types of certification.
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The U.S. Office of Hazardous Materials Safety is the Federal safety authority for ensuring safe hazardous materials transportation by air, rail, highway, and water.