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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11-28-95 |
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OSH101
1996 Spring – 2009 Fall |
LEC |
3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Introduction
to Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology |
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Overview
of environmental hazardous materials technology. History of pollution leading
to current legislation. Environmental effects of pollution. Overview of the
regulatory framework. Career opportunities in handling and management of
hazardous substances. Prerequisites: None. |
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Cross-References:
HMT101
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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OSH101 1996
Spring – 2009 Fall |
Introduction to Environmental Hazardous Materials
Technology |
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Define basic terms of the industry. (I) |
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Describe a site-specific safety and health plan. (II) |
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Complete a site characterization and analysis. (III) |
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Describe a site control program. (IV) |
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List the elements of a HAZWOPER training program. (V) |
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Explain the medical surveillance requirements. (VI) |
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Describe appropriate engineering controls, work practices,
and personal protective equipment. (VII) |
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Explain required monitoring practices. (VIII) |
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List HAZWOPER informational programs. (IX) |
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Describe drum and container handling procedures. (X) |
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Discuss prescribed decontanimation
procedures. (XI) |
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Describe an appropriate emergency response plan at
uncontrolled waste sites. (XII) |
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Describe proper waste site illumination techniques. (XIII)
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Describe appropriate sanitation conditions at temporary
workplaces. (XIV) |
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List new technology programs. (XV) |
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Describe Resources Conservation and Recovery Act related
operations. (XVI) |
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Describe emergency responses by employees not otherwise
covered. (XVII) |
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OSH101 1996
Spring – 2009 Fall |
Introduction to Environmental Hazardous Materials
Technology |
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I. Overview A. Environmental
Conservation Movement B. Current Issues C. Local Ordinances D. Scope of Environmental
Protection Worker/Health/Industry II. Hazardous Materials A. Chemical
Overview/Fundamentals B. Legal Definitions C. Geneal
Terminology/Nomenclature D.
Physical/Chemical/Biological Interactions III. OSHA A. Inception of Agency B. Hazardous Communications
C. Hazardous Site Worker
Requirements IV. Environmental
Compartments A. Air B. Soil/Groundwater C. Water/Surface D. Solid Wastes V. Air Pollution A. Source and Control B. Clean Air Act C. Air Toxicx
Regulations D. Air Pollution VI. Water Pollution A. Ground Wate Pollution B. Surface Waste Pollution C. Clean Water Act D. Simplified Geological
and Hydrological Concepts 1. Quality and Sources 2. Treatment E. Remedial Action
Technologies 1. Monitoring 2. Sampling/Analyzing VII. Hazardous
Wastes/Materials Laws A. Federal Laws and
Regulations B. Arizona Laws and
Regulations C. Comparisons of Federal
and Arizona Laws VIII. Governmental
Processes A. Legislation B. Regulation: Applied Codes
C. Jurisdiction and
Enforcement D. Structure: Matrix E. Legal Terminology/Ethics
IX. Hazardous Materials in
Industry A.
Sources/Generations/Streams B.
Permitting/Licensing/Fees C. Wastes 1. Treatment 2. Storage 3.
Transportation/Manifesting 4. Disposal X. Remedial
Investigation/Feasibility Studies (RIFS): Preliminary
Studies/Characterizations A. Risk Assessment B. Clean-up Plans C. Waste Characterization
Steps XI. Career Opportunities A. Competencies/Skills B. Job Market C. Licenses, Certificates,
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