OTC ENV 204 Hazardous Waste Managment

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Keywords

Environmental Science Technology Technician Environment Chemistry Science Laboratory Field Tests

Project

Authors

Neeley, Alex

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Syllabus

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Ozarks Technical College

Industry Partner

Various

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 3

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course provides a foundation in which environmental science and protection technicians can study the impacts of hazardous waste and handing techniques. Topics include; the role of hazardous waste in industry, regulations and agencies, hazardous waste versus hazardous materials, creation and implementation of site plans, and site specific procedures. Classifying environmental hazards, personal protective equipment, environmental laws, and decontamination procedures are presented, along with discussions of environmental science and protection technician’s utilization of techniques in hazardous waste operations. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENV 205 and PLS 255.

Industry (NAISC)

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

Occupation (SOC)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Science Technologies/Technicians (41)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate
Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization