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Hazardous Materials Incidents Hazardous Materials Incidentsby Chris Hawley CHAPTER 1: Laws Regulations and Standards Chapter 1 Overview Introduction Laws, regulations, and standards OSHA HAZWOPER response regulation Standards Additional laws, regulations, and standards Summary Best Definition “A hazardous material is any substance that jumps out of its container when something goes wrong and hurts and harms the things it touches.” Ludwig Benner Jr., National Transportation Safety Board Hazardous Materials Definitions DOT - hazardous material Any substance or material in any form or quant