Hazardous materials : publication
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Having a plan can help your family make it through any disaster with minimal stress. Creating a plan begins with a family meeting to discuss and decide how the family will respond to a disaster. Use this template to guide the process.
David E. BakerDepartment of Agricultural EngineeringWith increased agricultural production, farmers are using more fertilizers and chemicals. This has caused new problems for firefighters due to the numerous types of chemicals used and the increase in chemical storage by farmers and suppliers.
Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste ManagementTeacher guideHome, safe home?If any of the products in your home have these warning words on the front label, your house contains potentially hazardous materials:
Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste ManagementA household hazardous product is one whose use or disposal poses a threat to human health or the environment. Hazardous products should not be put in the trash, down the drain, into storm drains or burned unless you are instructed to do so by local waste…
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Editor's noteThe Missouri Poison Center, formerly Regional Poison Control Center, name and phone number were updated on 1/23/15.Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste Management
Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.
If stored safely in a secure location, fertilizers pose little danger to groundwater. Common sense suggests keeping fertilizer dry and out of the way of activities that might rip open a bag or allow rain to enter a bulk container.
Two key steps to minimizing the pollution potential from farm, household and shed wastes on your farm are to minimize the amount of wastes and to recycle when possible.
The most important aspect of the location of your liquid-petroleum storage tank is how close it is to your drinking-water well. State water well-driller regulations outlined in the Water Well Drillers Act of the Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo 256.600) require petroleum storage tanks be located at…
You and your family can survive for several days without food, but only a short time without water. Disasters can often cause us to question the safety of our drinking water. With a little planning and preparation, you can be prepared by having a safe emergency water supply.
Paint is a product that most of us have that can become a hazardous waste. Visit our site for our resource on the Safe Use, Storage and Disposal of Paint.
Marie Steinwachs
Office of Waste Management
Pesticides are chemicals designed to kill or repel living things that are considered by humans to be pests. Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fungicides, wood preservatives, molluscicides and disinfectants.
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Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste ManagementYour home may be an accident waiting to happenMany preventable accidents, injuries, illnesses and fires occur in homes due to unsafe storage of hazardous products.
Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste Management
Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste Management
Marie SteinwachsOffice of Waste ManagementTeacher guideNot in my home...Your home and garage may seem safe, but take a look around. If you see any of these types of products, your house may contain potentially hazardous materials: