1. Commission on Health & Safety & Workers' Comp

Cabrillo College
Admissions and Records Office
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(408) 479-6201

HEALTH AND SAFETY SPRING, 1997

Introduction to Hazardous Materials HMT 170 (3 units)
Discussion of major considerations for managing hazardous materials including regulations, hazards, identification, toxicology and control methods. Designed to give the student a general overview of the entire hazardous materials issue.

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Class hours: 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
When: Not offered this semester
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Hazardous Materials Regulation HMT 171 (3 units)
A survey of federal, state, and local regulations and codes dealing with hazardous materials. Includes regulations covering transportation, materials and wastes.

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Class hours: 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
When: Not offered this semester.
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Health Effects of Environmental Hazardous Materials HMT 172 (3 units)
Course covers the acute and chronic health effects produced by exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents. Topics include routes of entry, toxic effects, risk assessment and control methods for reducing exposure.

Class hours: 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100 and MATH 154
When: Not offered this semester.
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Environmental Impact from Hazardous Materials Waste HMT 173 (2 units)
Course illustrates hazardous materials waste problem; pollution sources; routes of pollution; monitoring techniques; containment and control measures; chronic effects on public health; and polluter investigation techniques.

Section: 0522 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100.
When: Not offered this semester.
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Instructor: F. Kolbuslopes

Chemistry of Hazardous Materials HMT 174(4 units)
The course is designed for company or command level personnel, fire prevention personnel, and industrial personnel. Course seeks to convey a sound understanding of the basic chemistry of hazardous materials. Meets National Fire Academy Certification requirements.

Section: 1288
Prerequisite: HMT 170, or FPT 157 or any college level chemistry course or fire service employment.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100.
When: Not offered this semester.
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Hazard and Risk Assessment HMT 175 (2 units)
Describes various identification and recognition methods available for hazardous materials, including container identification, hazardous gasses, liquids, and solids.

Class hours: 2 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
When: Not offered this semester.
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Hazardous Materials Storage, Treatment, and Disposal HMT 176 (3 units)
A discussion of various types of storage facilities containers, the treatment of hazardous materials, and various disposal techniques.

Class hours: 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
When: Monday, 7:00-10:00PM
Where: Rm 1604
Instructor: S. Crook

Hazardous Materials Safety Considerations HMT 177 (2 units)
Provides training for emergency response personnel in the concepts, principles, and use of detection equipment.

Class hours: 2 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
When: Not offered this semester.
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Safety and Emergency Contingency Planning HMT 178 (2 units)
How to develop and write an emergency response plan. Hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures in industrial, commercial, and field settings.

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Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100.
When: Not offered this semester.
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Essentials of Personal Protection and Safety HMT 179 (3 units)
Course meets hazardous materials safety course requirements for hazardous materials technician and emergency response technician training (ERT). Concepts, principles, and personal safety equipment are discussed.

Class hours: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: HMT 170 or fire service employment
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
When: Not offered this semester
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Hazardous Materials Mitigation and Management Techniques HMT 181 (2 units)
Class hours: 2 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
Procedures for responding to hazardous materials spills and control techniques. Includes methods of containment and incident size-up.

Section
Class hours: 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
Instructor: Staff
When: Not offered this semester.
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Hazardous Materials Control-Fixed Facilities HMT 182 (3 units)
An overview of design, inspection and emergency protection of fixed hazardous materials storage facilities

Class hours: 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 100
When: Not offered this semester
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Cooperative Work Experience Education, HMT 199 Students should have jobs involved with production, transportation, storage, or environmental protection of hazardous materials and meet the general requirements for Cooperative Work Experience Education. Students must attend one of the following orientation sessions: Wednesday, January 29, 9 a.m., Room 514; Thursday, January 30, 1 p.m., Room 514; Thursday, January 30, 5 p.m., Room 514; or Friday, January 31, 11 a.m., Room 512A. For more details, call 479-6430 or come to Room 512A.