

Hazardous Materials Training All military branches within the Department of Defense provide for some type of hazardous materials handling and storage certification training. To help prevent injury to personnel and damage to the environment, the military trains and certifies some of its personnel in hazardous materials handling and storage. All military personnel, civilian and uniformed, are taught to be aware of the potential dangers posed by hazardous materials. Materials the military uses include various petroleum products, solvents, chemicals and explosives that may pose hazards when improperly handled.

Military makes use of a wide variety of materials that aid in its national defense mission.
