hazardous material
Definition
Asbestos, chemicals, pesticides, radioactive and other substances that may pose a threat to health, safety, and/or property when stored or transported. Also, any substance that is listed as corrosive, harmful, irritant, reactive, toxic, or highly toxic.
hazardous material is in the Material & Occupational Safety subject.
hazardous material appears in the definitions of the following terms: accident peril, manifest system, vitrification, security endorsement, right to know law and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
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