PUBS102 Hazardous Materials Management and Environmental Protection
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Science Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- PUBS102 Hazardous Materials Management and Environmental Protection Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250 minutes
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course will provide an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations/HAZWOPER and Hazard Communication Standards and the Environmental Protection Agency�s Regulations governing hazardous materials. The course will examine the administrative roles at a hazardous materials incident as they relate to personnel management, decision-making, and hazardous materials.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
The student will be able to:- describe the steps necessary to identify the various types of hazardous atmospheres associated with chemical exposures;
- describe the steps necessary to select the personal protective equipment necessary to control and overcome the hazards associated with chemical emergencies;
- identify and implement the steps used to perform atmospheric testing in an environment involved with a hazardous material exposure;
- identify and describe the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for hazardous waste operations and emergency response;
- describe SARA Title III and other governmental regulations relating to hazardous materials; and
- identify and implement the process to managing a hazardous materials incident.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction, Course Objectives, Expectations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards
- SARA Title III and Environmental Protection Agency Regulations
- Developing the LEPC
- Health and Safety, Toxicology
- Incident Management System
- Site Management and Control
- Hazard and Risk Evaluation
- Personal Protective Clothing, Instrumentation, and Related Equipment
- Decontamination
- Terminating the Incident
- Integrated Exercises, Problem Solving
- Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals: � Not applicable
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
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Textbook(s) approved by the Department
OSHA Internet Site
See Course Format
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Review/Approval Date - 6/06; Archived 11/12