PUBS102 Hazardous Materials Management and Environmental Protection

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Science Department Archive

  1. Course Number and Title

    PUBS102 Hazardous Materials Management and Environmental Protection Course No Longer Offered

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250 minutes

  4. Prerequisites

    None

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. 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.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      The student will be able to:
      1. describe the steps necessary to identify the various types of hazardous atmospheres associated with chemical exposures;
      2. describe the steps necessary to select the personal protective equipment necessary to control and overcome the hazards associated with chemical emergencies;
      3. identify and implement the steps used to perform atmospheric testing in an environment involved with a hazardous material exposure;
      4. identify and describe the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for hazardous waste operations and emergency response;
      5. describe SARA Title III and other governmental regulations relating to hazardous materials; and
      6. identify and implement the process to managing a hazardous materials incident.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. Introduction, Course Objectives, Expectations
      2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards
      3. SARA Title III and Environmental Protection Agency Regulations
      4. Developing the LEPC
      5. Health and Safety, Toxicology
      6. Incident Management System
      7. Site Management and Control
      8. Hazard and Risk Evaluation
      9. Personal Protective Clothing, Instrumentation, and Related Equipment
      10. Decontamination
      11. Terminating the Incident
      12. Integrated Exercises, Problem Solving

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals: � Not applicable

    4. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

    5. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

        Textbook(s) approved by the Department

        OSHA Internet Site

        See Course Format

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    The instructor uses lecture, power point, video, and selected handouts for the class presentations. Guest lecturers will provide alternate learning points and a field perspective for students.

Review/Approval Date - 6/06; Archived 11/12