Is there a distinction between hazardous “material” and hazardous “waste”? As in, does a hazwoper wear a hazmat suit?
Is there a distinction between hazardous “material” and hazardous “waste”?....Yes hazardous material is the original form of anything considered hazardous (Clorox, gasoline, kerosene, etc. etc.)by the Feds. Hazardous waste is the same stuff you no longer have a need for or use for. For instance, the battery in your car is classified a hazardous substance. When you replace it, the dead battery is now hazardous waste and must be treated as such. A Hazwoper might wear a hazmat suit, a Tyvex coverall or just rubber gloves, depending on what they are doing.