Maricopa Community Colleges  FSC120   19902-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/14/89
FSC120 19902-19985 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Hazard Categorization (HAZ CAT)
Fundamentals of basic chemical identification for field application. Includes demonstration of sampling techniques, safety, key charts, test descriptions and use, and flow charts for tactical application at hazardous materials incidents. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FSC120   19902-19985 Hazard Categorization (HAZ CAT)
1. Describe the application of Hazard Categorization (Haz Cat) techniques, spill response and inventory categorization. (I)
2. Describe basic chemical actions based on theoretical information. (I)
3. Explain the need for safety. (I)
4. Describe the use of different types of chemical glassware. (I, II)
5. Explain the use of liquid strip charts, solid strip charts, and key charts. (II, III)
6. Describe and explain the concepts of anions, cations, and acids. (IV)
7. Explain how to use all necessary tests; how to interpret all necessary tests. (IV, V, VI)
8. Explain the use of the glossary and successfully interpret the data found from these tests. (VII)
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FSC120   19902-19985 Hazard Categorization (HAZ CAT)
    I. Safety
        A. Test tubes
        B. Water and unknowns
        C. Water and acid
        D. Containing effervescing material
        E. Heating the unknown material
        F. Breathing of fumes
        G. Open flame devices
      II. Key Charts
          A. Pictographs
          B. Watch tests
          C. Hazard categorization
          D. Observation
          E. Chemical test
          F. Test results
          G. Warning
          H. Special instructions
          I. Ignition test
          J. Carcinogens
          K. Liquids
          L. Solids
          M. Unknowns
          N. Extreme
          O. Dangerous
        III. Flow Charts
            A. Solids
            B. Liquids
          IV. Description of Tests
              A. Acetic acid
              B. Acid test
              C. Cyanide test
              D. Ammonia gas test
              E. Bromine test
              F. Char test
              G. Flame test
              H. Others
            V. Observations
                A. Fuming
                B. Odor
                C. No risk
                D. Inert
                E. Peroxide
                F. Crystal
              VI. How to Perform Tests
                  A. Steps
                  B. Safety
                  C. Reaction
                  D. What to do next
                  E. Back up
                  F. Safest tests
                VII. Reference Materials
                    A. Additional texts
                    B. Additional contacts
                    C. Others
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