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Hazardous Materials Chemistry for the Non-Chemist

Apr. 6, 2010

Gainesville FL

100518

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Attributes	CEU: 0.8 FBPE PDHs 0004040: 8.0 FDEP OCP DW/WW CEUs: 0.8: Intermediate: 4254 Solid Waste I II III/C&D/TS/MRF/Spotter: 8.0 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Coordinator	Stephanie West, (352) 392-9570 x216
Description	The purpose of this course is to increase student knowledge regarding the terminology and behavior of hazardous materials. The chemical terms used are, for the most part, those defined and used by OSHA, USDOT and USEPA. This course introduces basic chemical classifications, terminology and concepts. A second course "Chemical Compatibility and Storage" will be held on day two and focuses on chemical incompatibility and principles of safe storage. Students can enroll in either day as a one-day class or both days. Separate registration fees apply, you will receive a discount for taking both courses. Daily morning and afternoon breaks are scheduled. Lunch is on your own. Participant must be present for entire class time to receive CEU and Certificate of Attendance. About the Course This course is especially beneficial for professionals without a chemistry background who would like an overview of selected properties of hazardous chemicals and the related terminology found on documentation. Topics will include: Basic chemical terminology Gases and their hazard properties Liquids - flammable and combustible Solids - flammable, pyrophoric and dangerous when wet Oxidizers and organic peroxides Poisonous materials and infectious substances Corrosives Explosives Chemical Agents Who Should Attend Anyone whose job necessitates that they understand at least the fundamentals of hazardous materials chemistry and related safety requirements; particularly those who are relatively new to concerns relating to compliance with regulations of OSHA, USDOT, USEPA and their State and local equivalent agencies. The course has proven valuable to participants from manufacturing, shipping, water/wastewater treatment, landfills, hospitals, military facilities, laboratories, universities, government agencies such as health departments, etc. Instructor William R. Bunner, CET, is owner of Training Associates, a company that consults and trains private industry and government participants in Haz-Mat activities. From 1973 to 1981 he worked with the Ohio EPA, coordinating safety and training. He has designed and presented training programs for such groups as Ford, GM, General Dynamics, Merck, Florida Power and Light and Cibageigy Manufacturing. He has been a consultant for the Coast Guard, Air Force (through OSHA) and the Department of Energy. As a consultant, Bill Bunner has done remedial site work including wastewater treatment for Envirosafe & Aware, Inc. He has also presented in-service training for the U.S. EPA on various topics, including the microbiology of activated sludge. Mr. Bunner has a BA in Biology Education and a MA in Educational Planning. Bunner also has completed the following training: Basic Incident Command System (FEMA), Incident Command System Curricula Train-the-Trainer (FEMA), Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel (FEMA), Emergency Response to Terrorism (Nat'l Fire Academy), Incident Command System/Unified Command (ICS/UC), and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Workshop (NESHTA/FEMA) (in Orlando). Certification and Accreditation For more information on certification and accreditation, visit the Continuing Education Credit Information page.

Attributes

CEU: 0.8
FBPE PDHs 0004040: 8.0
FDEP OCP DW/WW CEUs: 0.8: Intermediate: 4254
Solid Waste I II III/C&D/TS/MRF/Spotter: 8.0
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Coordinator

Stephanie West, (352) 392-9570 x216

Description

The purpose of this course is to increase student knowledge regarding the terminology and behavior of hazardous materials. The chemical terms used are, for the most part, those defined and used by OSHA, USDOT and USEPA. This course introduces basic chemical classifications, terminology and concepts. A second course "Chemical Compatibility and Storage" will be held on day two and focuses on chemical incompatibility and principles of safe storage. Students can enroll in either day as a one-day class or both days. Separate registration fees apply, you will receive a discount for taking both courses.

Daily morning and afternoon breaks are scheduled. Lunch is on your own.

Participant must be present for entire class time to receive CEU and Certificate of Attendance.

About the Course

This course is especially beneficial for professionals without a chemistry background who would like an overview of selected properties of hazardous chemicals and the related terminology found on documentation.

Topics will include:

Basic chemical terminology
Gases and their hazard properties
Liquids - flammable and combustible
Solids - flammable, pyrophoric and dangerous when wet
Oxidizers and organic peroxides
Poisonous materials and infectious substances
Corrosives
Explosives
Chemical Agents

Who Should Attend

Anyone whose job necessitates that they understand at least the fundamentals of hazardous materials chemistry and related safety requirements; particularly those who are relatively new to concerns relating to compliance with regulations of OSHA, USDOT, USEPA and their State and local equivalent agencies. The course has proven valuable to participants from manufacturing, shipping, water/wastewater treatment, landfills, hospitals, military facilities, laboratories, universities, government agencies such as health departments, etc.

Instructor
William R. Bunner, CET, is owner of Training Associates, a company that consults and trains private industry and government participants in Haz-Mat activities. From 1973 to 1981 he worked with the Ohio EPA, coordinating safety and training. He has designed and presented training programs for such groups as Ford, GM, General Dynamics, Merck, Florida Power and Light and Cibageigy Manufacturing. He has been a consultant for the Coast Guard, Air Force (through OSHA) and the Department of Energy. As a consultant, Bill Bunner has done remedial site work including wastewater treatment for Envirosafe & Aware, Inc. He has also presented in-service training for the U.S. EPA on various topics, including the microbiology of activated sludge. Mr. Bunner has a BA in Biology Education and a MA in Educational Planning. Bunner also has completed the following training: Basic Incident Command System (FEMA), Incident Command System Curricula Train-the-Trainer (FEMA), Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel (FEMA), Emergency Response to Terrorism (Nat'l Fire Academy), Incident Command System/Unified Command (ICS/UC), and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Workshop (NESHTA/FEMA) (in Orlando).

Certification and Accreditation

For more information on certification and accreditation, visit the Continuing Education Credit Information page.

Agenda

AGENDA

7:45 a.m. Registration and Check-in

8:00 a.m. Introduction and Overview

8:30 a.m. Properties of Hazardous Materials

Physical/Chemical Properties

Toxicological Properties

Department of Transportation Definitions

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 Hazardous Materials Self-Test

11:00 Demonstration #1

11:30 a.m. Chemical Compatibilities & Storage Requirements

12:00 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00 p.m. Definitions

Explosive

Gases

Solids

Spontaneously Combustible Materials

Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides

Poisonous Materials

3:00 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Demonstration #2

4:00 p.m. Definitions – Cont.

Radioactivity

Corrosives

4:40 p.m. Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Waste

Asbestos

4:30 p.m. Resources

5:00 Adjourn