hazardous waste management industry

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a hazmat removal worker. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included."--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a hazmat removal worker. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, and daily job tasks related to this career, in the framework of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) movement. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included."--.

Discusses career opportunities in the field of waste management, including solid, liquid, gaseous, and hazardous waste, and such jobs as refuse collector, air quality engineers, and plumbers.

An in-depth examination of the toxic waste industry and the economic logic behind its expansion that focuses on the struggle of the people of Mercer County, Missouri, who fought against the plans of Amoco Waste-Tech to establish a huge toxic waste landfill in their county.

Describes the work of hazmat technicians, who are trained in identifying hazardous materials, evaluating their risks, and determining how to clean them up.

Career paths are numerous, expanding, and exciting for young people who are interested in environmental cleanup and emergency hazmat response.