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
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent