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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS   MFGT 50 - 1.5 UNITS  (9-Weeks) 
            
This course is a survey of the knowledge and skills that allow a person to work with hazardous materials in compliance with governmental regulations while at the same time to protect human health and the environment.  Specific examples will include industry specific compliance, regulations and controls. This includes an introduction to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and basic materials handling as is typical to local industries.

Who should attend: 

  • Plant Managers 

  • Quality Assurance

  • Engineering     

  • Supervisors Quality

  • Control Foreman

  • H.R. Personnel

  • Maintenance & Facilities  

  • Haz-Mat Purchasing Agents 

  • And those wishing to know more!  
     

Focus of Course

  • California and Federal EPA and OSHA requirements

  • Applications of rules and regulations including over lapping jurisdictions.

  • Past and current sources of environmental, health and safety pollution

  • Historical perspective of legislative process resulting in today’s regulations

  • Where to find and how to read these regulations

  • Definitions, terminology, and regulatory framework are emphasized

  • Health and safety aspects of working with hazardous materials

  • Recognition of hazardous materials

Study of hazardous classifications, laws and regulations applying to worker health and safety, types of health effects, personal protective equipment, risk reduction processes, and health and safety planning processes

CERTIFICATES AWARDED UPON COMPLETION

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