HEALTH AND SAFETY,

Environmental Technology
(formerly Environmental Hazardous MaterialsTechnology)
The Environmental Technology program is designed to train technicians for work in the environmental field. The purpose of the program is to provide trained personnel to meet the growing demand for workers in business and industry to comply with the environmentally-related regulations. Nationwide studies indicate that the demand for trained Hazardous Materials technicians will continue to grow throughout the next fifteen to twenty years.
In establishing this program, Hartnell College will become one of twenty-three California community colleges offering the ET program. Because the program is standardized at all participating colleges, students who begin the program at one school can complete the program at any of the other colleges. This will enable students to accept employment and complete their program in a location other than the city where they begin studies.

Area: Mathematics and Science
Dean: Dr. Victor Krimsley, Interim Dean
Faculty: John Karnofel, Dr. Victor Krimsley
Area Secretary: Karen Denning
Office: CAB Bldg., Room 258
Liaison Counselor: Leland Smith, Office MER 21

Associate of Science Degree
Completion of the Certificate Program plus graduation requirements for the Associate Degree.

Remaining general education requirements in addition to the courses listed in the certificate program:

Areas:
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3.0 units)
Humanities (3.0 units)
Ethnic Groups in the US (3.0 units)
English 1A (3.0 units)
Communication and Analytical Thinking (3.0 units)
Speech 1A, Speech 3, or CIS11 will satisfy this requirement.

Certificate Program (40.0 units)

Required Courses:
BIO 42 Human Biology (3.0 units)
BIO 48 Environmental Science (3.0 units)
CHEM 60 Principles of Chemistry (4.0 units)
ENG 101* English Grammar and Composition (3.0 units)
MAT 151** Technical Mathematics (3.0 units)
ET 101 Introduction to Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology (3.0 units)
ET 110 Waste Stream Generation/Reduction/Treatment (3.0 units)
ET 130 Health Effect of Hazardous Materials (3.0 units)
ET 150 Hazardous Waste Management Applications (4.0 units)
ET 160 Hazardous Materials Management Applications (4.0 units)
ET 170 Safety and Emergency Response (4.0 units)

and one communications courses chosen from the following:
SPE 1A Essentials of Public Speaking (3.0)
SPE 3 Dialogue and Discussion (3.0)
BUS 175 Business Communications (3.0)
CIS 11 Introduction to Computer Applications (3.0)

Recommended Related Electives:
WAT 163 Introduction to Wastewater Treatment (3.0 units)
WAT 164 Advanced Wastewater Treatment (4.0 units)

Additional Information:
* Eligibility for English 1A may be substituted for the English 101 requirement.
** Completion of Math 121, Elementary Algebra, may be substituted for the Math 151 requirement.
A grade of "C" must be maintained in each required course of the Certificate Program.

The prerequisites in this discipline are under review by the College. To Challenge a prerequisite, submit a Prerequisite Challenge Form.

This course is designed to give the student a general overview of the environmental hazardous materials technology area. The history of pollution leading to current legislation, environmental effects of pollution, and an overview of the regulatory framework will be presented. Career opportunities in the areas of handling and management of hazardous substances will be discussed. Learning skills evaluation recommended.

Section: #5113

The study of industrial process and their generation of waste streams in seven selected industries: electroplating, metal finishing and printed circuit board production, oil refining and chemical production, steel production, general manufacturing, printing and graphic reproduction, agriculture and consumer services. The course will center on various raw materials and chemicals used in industry, examining the changes that occur as they move through the industrial process, and understanding the material balance concept of inventory. Throughout the course, discussion of applicable regulations will be included, and the importance of waste minimization/treatment concepts will be stressed. Home hazardous waste generation and reduction will also be considered . Chemistry 22 and Math 121 recommended.

This course covers the acute and chronic health effects produced by exposure to chemical, physical, and biological agents. Emphasis will be on those hazardous materials commonly associated with industrial operations, waste disposal and remediation sites. Topics will include routes of entry, toxic effects, risk evaluation, permissible exposure limits, medical surveillance, control methods for reducing exposure, and understanding an MSDS. Completion of Biology 42 Human Biology is recommended.

This course is designed to provide students with a general understanding of safety and emergency response to chemicals and physical exposures in industry today. The course satisfies the OSHA 40-hour training requirements under 29-CFR 1910.120.

This is a semester length course which includes all of the content of ET 150A, ET150B, ET 150C
Prerequisite: ET 101, Introduction to Hazardous Materials Technology.

ET 150A Hazardous Waste Management Applications
(1.5 Units, GR)
This course will include a study of the requirements and applications of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to hazardous waste management, including California and Federal requirements for generators of hazardous waste. Emphasis will be placed on applications of laws and regulations applicable to industry including proper labeling, packing, placarding, and manifesting of hazardous waste; storage requirements; permitting; and general planning and reporting functions.

Requirements: ET 101 and CHEM 60 recommended

Requirements: ET 101 and CHEM 60 recommended

A study of the requirements and applications of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to hazardous materials. The course will emphasize compliance with Department of Transportation, and OSHA Hazard communication, SARA Title III community Right-To-Know, Underground Tank, Asbestos, Proposition 65, and Air Toxics Regulations. The lecture portion of the course will provide the student with an understanding of the legal framework of hazardous materials law; the laboratory portion will focus on applications of these laws, such as; proper labeling, shipping, and handling of hazardous materials; obtaining and interpreting MSDS's; permitting and monitoring functions, as well as planning and reporting functions. Completion of Chemistry 22 the Science of Chemistry, is recommended.
Prerequisite: ET 101, Introduction to Hazardous Materials Technology, ET 130 Health Effects of Hazardous Materials.

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on instruction in safety and emergency response to chemical and physical exposures in industrial and field settings. Topics include: Hazard analysis, contingency planning, housekeeping and safety practices including proper use and selection of PPE, site control and evaluation, handling drums and containers, field sampling and monitoring, proper use of instruments, incident response planning, emergency response including field exercises in the use of PAPR and SCBA, and an understanding of the ICS system. This course satisfies the requirements for generalized employee training under OSHA (1910.120).
Prerequisite: ET 130, Health Effects of Hazardous Materials

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