Merced College
3600 M Street
Merced, CA 94348-2898
(209) 384-6000

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Introduction to Environmental Hazardous Materials Technology EHMT 30
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.

3 units: 3 hours lecture
Advisory: English 81

Industrial Hazardous Waste Generation, Treatment and Reduction EHMT 32
This is the study of industrial processing and 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, pr inting and graphic reproduction, agriculture and consumer services. The course will center on various raw materials and chemical used in industry, examining the c hanges 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 concepts will be stressed.

3 units: 3 hours lecture
Advisories: Chem 2A, Math A

Health Effects of Hazardous Materials EHMT 34
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, and waste disposal and remediation sites. Topics will include routes of entry, toxic effects, risk evaluation, permissible exposure limits, medical surveillance, control methods for the reducing exposure, and understanding an MSDS.

3 units: 3 hours lecture
Advisory: Biol 1 AT

Hazardous Waste Management Applications EHMT 36
This course provides an overview of hazardous waste regulation with emphasis in generator compliance, site investigation and remediation, p ermitting, enforcement, and liability. The lecture portion of the course explains the hazardous waste regulatory framework, introduces the student to the wide variety and types of environmental resources available, and develops research skills in the haza rdous waste area. The laboratory portion of the course complements the lectures with by providing "hands on" application of the regulations at the technician level. Proper methods of preparing a hazardous waste manifest, labeling of storage containers, s ampling and analysis, preparing a Phase I Environmental Audit, and selecting environmental consultants are among the many skills developed in the laboratory.

4 units: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Advisories: Biol 6, Chem 2A, Chem 2B, EHMT 30

Safety and Emergency Response EHMT 38
This course is designed to provide the 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 eva luation, 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 sat isfies the requirements for generalized employee training under OSHA (1910.120).

4 units: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Advisory: EHMT 34

Hazardous Materials Management Applications EHMT 40
This is a study of the requirements and applications of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to hazardous materials. The course will emphasize compliance with Department of Tr ansportation, 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 framewo rk of hazardous materials laws; 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 plann ing and reporting functions.

4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Advisories: Chem 2A, Chem 2B, EHMT 30, EHMT 38

For more information on a current class schedule, please contact the number above.