Comprehensive training in hazardous material handling, waste disposal, and emergency response procedures for environmental science.
About this course
ENVR 1860 provides essential training in the safe handling of hazardous materials, proper waste disposal methods, and emergency response procedures. You will learn how to identify risks in a laboratory setting and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others.
This course covers the use of personal protective equipment, the segregation of chemical waste, and the correct response to spills and exposure incidents. You will also explore the regulations that govern workplace health and safety in environmental laboratories.
Who takes this course
This course is a required component of the Environmental Technology program.
Credits: 1.5 · Hours: 30
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify hazardous materials commonly encountered in environmental laboratories.
- Demonstrate proper personal protective equipment selection and usage.
- Execute correct procedures for the segregation and disposal of chemical waste.
- Respond appropriately to laboratory emergencies including spills and exposure incidents.
- Apply relevant workplace health and safety regulations to laboratory practices.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Safety quiz | 20 |
| Practical demonstration | 40 |
| Emergency response scenario | 40 |