HAZWOPER - Medical Surveillance

Workers handling hazardous waste experience high levels of stress due to exposure to toxic chemicals, safety hazards, biological hazards and radiation. A medical surveillance program is essential to monitor a worker’s health and fitness. This program discusses guidelines for designing a medical program for personnel working at hazardous waste sites. Keywords: HAZWOPER, Medical Surveillance, Hazardous Waste Sites, Toxic Chemical Exposure, Head Stress, OSHA - Medical Evaluation, Medical Monitoring, Safety Video, Safety Training, Safety .   Course Outline Developing a Medical Surveillance Program Surveillance Heat Stroke Drugs and Alcohol Runtime: 14 Min.