ENSC 2301L - Hazardous Materials Control & Emergency Response Lab

Description
Laboratory course for compliance with 29CFR 1910.120 Appendix E for Hazwoper- allows “Hands-on training” in simulated work environment that permits each student to have experience performing tasks, making decisions, or using equipment appropriate to the job assignment for which the training is being conducted.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of or in the process of completing ENSC 2303 with a grade greater than or equal to C.

1 Credit Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Demonstrate donning and doffing of air purifying and supplied air respirators.
Demonstrate donning and doffing of personal protective clothing for hazardous materials response.
Identify and demonstrate the use of monitoring equipment for hazardous material incidents.
Apply the principles of hazardous materials response to practical field exercises.

Standard Practices

An overview of emergency response
Identification/characteristics of hazardous materials
Hazardous material containments/absorbents
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Incident Command System
Emergency planning and response
Spill simulations
Treatment methods of hazardous waste
OSHA 1910.120 (q)

Forms of Assessment: None