Designed for environmental and emergency response professionals who encounter hazardous materials emergencies, this reader-friendly training guide not only covers all of the competencies in OSHA 29 CFR §1910.120, EPA 40 CFR §311 and NFPA 472 at the awareness operations level, but also offers beneficial information on air monitoring and special operations. Marked by its risk-based response philosophy, Hazardous Materials Operations and Emergency Response focuses on the safest and most efficient method for handling hazardous materials incidents. Readers are provided real-life experiences through case studies that integrate theoretical strategies with authentic HazMat situations, reinforcing the lessons covered. All-inclusive coverage features the interactions between engineering specialists, firefighters, and EMS personnel to effectively respond to hazardous materials events.