Maricopa Community Colleges  FSC123   19896-19946 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/93
FSC123 19896-19946 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Emergency Spill Control
Fundamentals of basic emergency spill control covering definitions, evacuations, identification, flammability, toxicity, and other aspects of spills. Includes spill response teams, safety and protective clothing, and decontamination. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FSC123   19896-19946 Emergency Spill Control
1. Describe the need for spill response teams and their makeup. (I)
2. Explain evacuation procedures and the need for them in contingency plans. (II)
3. Describe the different methods of identifying spilled products. (III)
4. Explain the chemical and physical hazards associated with spill response. (III)
5. Explain the need and different types of personnel protective clothing. (IV)
6. Describe the need and application of a contamination reduction area. (V)
7. Define containment considerations for spills. (V)
8. Describe proper procedures for containment of simulated hazardous materials releases. (V, VII)
9. Properly use tools, equipment, and materials to patch or plug leaking containers. (V, VII)
10. Define the methods and precautions for suppressing and depressing hazardous material vapors. (V, VII)
11. Define the methods and precautions to neutralize corrosive spills. (V, VII)
12. Explain proper methods of handling hydrocarbon spills, including environmental considerations. (V, VII)
13. Define the basic design and construction features of containers, including bulk and non-bulk packaging used to store, process, and transport hazardous materials. (VI)
14. Explain the management process for hazardous waste that is generated from chemical spills. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
FSC123   19896-19946 Emergency Spill Control
    I. Spill Response Teams
        A. Code of Federal Regulations 29, 1910, 120
        B. Personnel
        C. Recognition
        D. Responsibilities
        E. Command system
        F. Functions
        G. Worksheet
      II. Evacuation Procedures
          A. Need
          B. Drills
          C. Structured assignments
          D. Contingency plans
        III. Identification of Spilled Materials
            A. Chemical characteristics
              1. Flammable
              2. Corrosive
              3. Toxic
              4. Compressed gases
            B. Labeling
              1. Code of Federal Regulations 49
              2. Department of Transportation/National Fire Protection Association
              3. Occupational Safety and Health Act
              4. Precautionary
              5. Pictographs
            C. Location
            D. Processes
            E. Numbers and quantities
            F. Hazard categorization (Haz Cat)
            G. Compatibility
          IV. Personnel Protective Equipment/Clothing
              A. Code of Federal Regulations 29, 1910, 120
              B. Medical monitoring
              C. Training
              D. Types
              E. Recovery
            V. Decontamination (Contamination Reduction Area)
                A. Work area
                B. Personnel
                C. Equipment
                D. Environment
              VI. Containers
                  A. Design
                  B. Construction
                  C. Types
                    1. Drums
                    2. Cylinders
                    3. Carboys
                    4. Boxes or bags
                    5. Cans or bottles
                    6. Tank cars and trucks
                    7. Fixed tanks valves
                    8. Others
                VII. Hazardous Waste Management
                    A. Media
                    B. Absorption
                    C. Adsorption
                    D. Neutralization
                    E. Environmental Protection Agency 40: Code of Federal Regulations part 260
                    F. Categorization
                    G. Ignition waste
                    H. Reactive waste
                    I. Corrosive waste
                    J. Toxic waste
                    K. Lists of hazardous waste
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