Call Heritage
•Not compounded by another incident such as injury, fire
Haz Waste
Emergency
•Goes outside immediate release area or requires evacuation
•Potential to pose IDLH condition or high exposure to toxic substances
•Exposure limits could be easily exceeded
•Serious threat of fire or explosion
•Imminent danger
•Situation is unclear or it’s uncertain if employees can handle severity of hazard w/
available PPE/equipment
HAZWOPER
awareness
level can
respond w/
available
equip.
Hazardous Waste Spills
Incidental
Spills
•No significant safety/health hazards in immediate vicinity
•No potential to become an emergency