Purchase Solution

Comparison between HAZCOM & the Superfund Act

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Please compare and contrast the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) and the Superfund Act. What is each designed to do? Who is responsible fro enforcement of both?

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

The purpose of Hazard Communication Standard is proper evaluation of the hazardous material at the workplaces to ensure health of the employers and the employees while Superfund Act is concerned with the cleanup of the hazardous waste sites.

Solution Preview

HAZCOM & the Superfund Act
________________________________________
Please compare and contrast the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) and the Superfund Act. What is each designed to do? Who is responsible fro enforcement of both?
The purpose of Hazard Communication Standard is proper evaluation of the hazardous material at the workplaces to ensure health of the employers and the employees while Superfund Act is concerned with the cleanup of the hazardous waste sites.
Purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM):

The purpose of the HCS is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.

What is it designed ...

Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Gems, Fossils, and Space Rocks

Brief introduction to basic information related to gems, fossils, and space rocks. Great for introducing a science unit to students!

"Tornadoes and Hurricanes" Vocabulary

Brief introduction to vocabulary terms related to the atmosphere. Definitions are related to conditions for tornadoes and hurricanes.

Energy

This quiz provides a brief review to different energy examples. How is energy evident in our world? This vocabulary is important to understand the connection between energy and matter.

Environmental Awareness 2020

This quiz is to test your knowledge and awareness on the current environmental issues that are posing a serious threat to the planet.

Structure of the Earth

Basic introduction to terms related to the structure of the Earth, including definitions and application of knowledge. This quiz focuses on the spheres.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • OSHA’s air contaminant standards

    http://www.ilpi.com/msds/osha/1910_1200.html#1910.1200(h) In comparison to the aforementioned (HAZCOM) requirements, the Lead training requirements are far more extensive in nature.

  • Mandates on Environmental Hazard Preparedness

    The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), made several important changes and additions to CERCLA including increasing the funding of Superfund to $8.5 billion and providing for studies and the use of new technologies.

  • EPA OSHA Hazardous Waste and Superfund Q&A

    The EPA's Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (1986) is a corollary to the OSHA standard.

  • CERCLA 1980

    Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 This act as CERCLA or superfund was enacted to address abandoned hazardous waste sites in the US. This law was passed on December 11, 1980.

  • Politics and the Environment

    Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) gives EPA the authority to clean up uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and spills.

  • Superfund Sites

    85930 What is a superfund site? There are many superfund sites in the U.S. and some of you may be surprised to learn that there is probably a superfund site located very close to where you live and you were not even aware of it. 1.

  • EPA SuperFund Sites

    257954 Superfund sites in the U.S. 1. What is a superfund? 2. Identify a superfund site within your own state (GEORGIA). Give some background information on the site and the proposed plans to deal with this site. 3. Where is the problem? 4.

  • Discussing Environmental Issues

    Health Act ( OSHA), The Pollution Preventiona Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( RCRA), The Safe Drinking Water Act ( SDWA), The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act ( SARA), and the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA).

  • power to place a lien

    Can you think of a reason why the EPA might need to act first and satisfy Due Process later? In 1993 the EPA issued a supplemental guidance on imposing federal Superfund liens.

View More Related Solutions