Introduction to Hazardous Waste/Materials Management

Catalog description

This course provides education and training to prepare the student to work with hazardous materials and hazardous waste, safely and in full compliance with the law. Topics include an overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, basic chemistry of hazardous materials, hazardous waste management and spill response procedures. Course meets for 45 hours of lecture and 45 hours of laboratory per semester. Usually offered in spring semester. Course fee.