hazmat unit
Chemical emergency team
A hazmat unit is a specialized team trained to handle hazardous materials—chemical spills, biological agents, radioactive substances, or other dangerous goods.
These units respond to industrial accidents, suspicious packages, and contamination incidents, equipped with protective gear and decontamination equipment: The fire department's hazmat unit was called to the warehouse after workers reported a chemical smell.
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- biohazardDangerous living organism risk
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- spillAccidental liquid release
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
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