The five phases of a hazardous material’s life does not include production, transportation, storage, elimination, and disposal. True or False?

Production, transportation, storage, use, and disposal are managed through specific protocols to mitigate risks associated with hazardous materials. FEMA training material states “In identifying where hazardous materials are found in your community, consider the five phases of a hazardous material’s ‘life’—production, transportation, storage, use, and disposal. At each phase, the possibility exists either for controlled, careful use or for shortsighted mismanagement.”

From the perspective of emergency response personnel, the thorough understanding and execution of protocols for each Production, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials are essential for ensuring public safety and environmental protection.