Risk Management Magazine

Initially, everything started out normally with no hiccups. Then, some childish behavior, followed by a lack of crew coordination, started at the walk-around of the aircraft and carried through the preflight and into launch.

Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) include a wide variety of substances that can be harmful to human health, the environment and property if appropriate considerations are not taken when handling. These materials can range from nuclear to chemical or biological and be found as common household items or in industry.