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May 10, 2024
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OSH 240 - Handling Hazardous Materials
4.0 Credits
Overview of regulations on hazard recognition, protective equipment, biological/radiological toxicology, monitoring decontamination. OSHA 40-hour HOZWOPER card issued upon completion of an additional 8-hours hands-on session. Prerequisite
Placement into ENGL& 101. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the requirements of 29CFR1910.120.
- Recognize and mitigate for a variety of hazards, particularly the handling of chemicals.
- Describe the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) and under which circumstances different PPE is used.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical, biological and radiological toxicology and the associated medical surveillance requirements.
- Implement appropriate sampling and monitoring procedures.
- Execute emergency response procedures including appropriate decontamination procedures.
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