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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

LIUNA Training and Education Fund | Evaluated Learning Experience

Hazardous Waste Limited Access HAZ.LW

Length: 

24 hours.

Location: 
LIUNA Pomfret, CT, and other LIUNA approved training centers
Dates: 

April 2011 – Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: list and explain the three general hazard categories on a hazardous waste site, and how to recognize them; describe and give examples of the following four types of chemical hazards: toxic, corrosive, carcinogen, and reactive; illustrate the fire triangle and explain its elements; illustrate the pH scale and explain how corrosive strength is measured; illustrate the flammable/explosive range and explain the importance of lower explosive limit (LEL) and upper explosive limit (UEL); explain oxygen deficiency and describe the two ways it can be caused; list, explain, and give examples of the physical states in which chemicals are commonly found; describe the two types of radiation, explain their differences, and give examples of both; list and describe three biological hazards that can be found on hazardous waste sites; explain how Safety Meetings contribute to safety on a hazardous waste site; define engineering controls and give four examples of engineering controls that might be used on a hazardous waste site; list, explain, and give examples of the two main approaches used to reduce or prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses on hazardous waste sites; list and explain the three routes of entry for chemicals into the body; explain the difference between a local health effect and a systemic health, and give three examples of each; explain the difference between a prompt health effect and a delayed health effect, and give three examples of each; list and explain the respiratory system’s three natural defenses; list the six physical warning signs of chemical exposure; explain oxygen deficiency and describe the two main causes for its occurrences; list the steps of the proper lifting procedure; list and describe the signs and symptoms of the four stages of heat stress; explain the purpose of decontamination on hazardous waste sites and list three pathways of exposure; explain the terms “contamination avoidance” and “contamination transfer” and list three safe work procedures associated with each; describe the difference between physical removal and chemical removal as methods of decontamination; list and explain the 10 topics of information that are required in a Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP); describe five scenarios on a hazardous waste site where additional site-specific training is required; list and explain five different elements of a site control program; explain the purpose of the “buddy system” and describe three activities that “buddies” perform on a hazardous waste site; list and explain the two types of communication systems that must be used on hazardous waste sites; list four examples of waste-related emergencies and four examples of non-waste-related emergencies; explain the importance of training and drills in an emergency response plan; explain the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and why they need to be followed on hazardous waste sites; list two sampling techniques used to identify hazardous materials; describe the appropriate response and handling procedures for the following site-specific hazards: radioactive materials, explosive or shock-sensitive waste, bulging drums, laboratory packs, leaking, open, or deteriorated drums, and buried drums; define the term “characterization” and explain how and why it is done on a hazardous waste site; list and explain the three safe work practices that should be used when storing hazardous materials; explain and compare the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of direct-reading instruments (DRIs) versus laboratory analysis of workplace samples; describe five situations on a hazardous waste site where workplace monitoring would usually be required; using various sample chemicals, demonstrate how to use and interpret the readings of a colorimetric tube and a multigas meter; explain the importance of daily calibration checks; list and explain the appropriate responses if a personal monitoring device or sampling pump fails; define a confined space, giving three characteristics; list two categories of confined spaces and give examples of each; list two factors that lead to fatal injuries in confined spaces; describe the four characteristics of a permit-required confined space; locate the titles of the 17 paragraphs of the OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER, 29CFR 1910.120) and describe the contents of each paragraph; explain the employee responsibilities contained in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act); describe the 11 rights an employee has under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; describe three conditions found in 29 CFR 1977.12 that must be present for OSHA’s ‘right to refuse hazardous work’ to apply; explain CERCLA and what the Superfund Act did for the nation; explain SARA and the changes it made; explain the worker’s role in the community relations process; and explain the guidelines that should be followed when answering questions from the public or media, regarding site cleanup operations.

Instruction: 

Major topics include: pevious training and work experiences that provide practical application of previously learned concepts to real life situations. Additionally, the course covers new technologies, regulatory updates, recent advances, and lessons learned.

Credit recommendation: 

In the associate/certificate degree category, 1 semester hour in Construction Technology (4/16) (4/21 revalidation). 

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