Hazardous Materials and Basic Chemistry

Hazardous Materials Management

• Hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and basic chemistry review are essential topics in hazardous materials management
• Basic chemistry review includes:
  • Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states of matter
  • Atomic mass, atoms, and periodic table of the elements
  • Definitions related to matter
  • Measurements of concentrations

Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Properties

• Physical hazards:
  • Engulfment
  • Over-pressurization
  • Other physical safety hazards
• Fires and explosions
• Corrosion
• Thermal decomposition
• Water-reactive material hazards

Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

• Health hazards associated with hazardous materials are a critical aspect of hazardous materials management

Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)
• Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
• Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986)
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (1972)
• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (1986)
• Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Classification of Hazardous Materials

• Classification of hazardous materials is crucial for safe handling and management

Hazardous Waste Operations

• Planning and organization
• Training
• Medical program
• Site characterization

Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
• Horizontal and vertical standards
• General Duty Clause
• Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
• Communications and correspondence with OSHA
• OSHA inspections and process
• OSHA citations and penalties
• Adjustment of penalties for good faith
• Appeals
• Petition for modification of abatement
• Notice of contest
• Review procedure

Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

• Purpose and scope of the Hazard Communication Standard
• Written hazard communication standard
• Label and other forms of warning
• Safety data sheets
• Employee information and training

Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

• Scope, application, and definitions of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
• Exposure control plan
• Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up
• Communication of hazards
• Record keeping

Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)

• Scope, application, and purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
• Definitions
• Energy control program
• Periodic inspection
• Training and communication

Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)

• Scope and application of the Confined Space Entry Standard
• Definitions
• General requirements
• Confined space entry program
• Entry permits
• Training

Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)

• Application and employee-owned equipment
• Hazard assessment and equipment selection
• Training

Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

• Purpose and definitions of the Respiratory Protection Standard
• Respiratory protection program
• Training and information

Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)

• Scope and application of the Fall Protection Standard
• Definitions
• Duty to have fall protection
• Training

Record Keeping

• OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms
• How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded?
• Annual summary
• Providing records to government representatives

Reporting Serious Incidents or Fatalities (29 CFR 1904.39)

• Determining recordable injuries or illnesses
• Calculating total recordable incident rates (TRIR)
• Calculating days away, restricted, or transfer rates
• Calculating severity rates

Particulates and Gases

• Periodic table of the elements

• Atomic number, atomic mass, and atoms

• Chemical bonding, moles, and molecules

• Mixtures and chemical formulas

• Acids, bases, and pH

• Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Ideal Gas Law)

• Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates

• Standard temperature and pressure

• Time-weighted average

• Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

• Gaseous mixtures and liquid mixtures

• Percentage of TLV mixture

• Converting mg/m3 to ppm and ppm to mg/m3

• Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Ventilation

• Purpose of ventilation: to remove contaminants and airborne pollutants from the air

• Types of ventilation: general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation

• General concepts of ventilation: air flow velocity, static pressure, velocity pressure, total pressure, and contaminant generation

Air Movement and Calculations

• Calculating volumetric air flow: Q = AV
• Calculating static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure: P = P_s + P_v
• Calculating velocity of air: V = Q / A
• Calculating purge rates: PR = Q / V
• Calculating steady-state concentration: C_ss = G / (Q + K)

Local Exhaust Ventilation

• Types of hoods: canopy, down draft, enclosure, and receiving hoods
• Calculating hood entry losses: HL = (V_h / V_e) * (P_e / P_h)
• Calculating air flow velocity: V = Q / A
• Calculating capture velocity for plain opening hood: V_c = Q / (A * sqrt(2))

Ventilation Measurement Equipment

• Pitot tubes: measure air velocity and pressure
• Rotating vane anemometers: measure air velocity
• Thermal anemometers: measure air velocity and temperature

Key Information to Remember on Ventilation

• Importance of ventilation in removing airborne pollutants
• Types of ventilation and their applications
• Calculations involved in ventilation system design

Excavation Safety

• Soil classifications: stable, unstable, and hazardous
• Protective systems: sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems
• Safe entry and exit: ensure safe access and egress to excavations

Electrical Safety in Construction

• Electrical definitions: voltage, current, resistance, and power
• Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls
• Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires

Fall Protection and Prevention in Construction

• Physics of a fall: force, gravity, and acceleration
• Fall prevention and protection: guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems

Cranes and Derrick Safety

• Regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550
• Safety requirements: proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of cranes and derricks

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

• Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
• Arc welding and cutting: safety precautions, equipment, and regulations
• Resistance welding: safety precautions and equipment
• Fire prevention: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
• Ventilation and protection: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment

Hand and Power Tool Safety

• Regulations: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P
• Safety precautions: proper use, maintenance, and inspection of hand and power tools
• Abrasive grinders: safety precautions, wheel testing, and the ring test

Housekeeping and Construction Safety

• Importance of housekeeping: maintaining a clean and organized work site
• Key information to remember on construction safety: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment.

Hazardous Materials Management

• Hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and basic chemistry review are essential topics in hazardous materials management
• Basic chemistry review includes:
  • Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states of matter
  • Atomic mass, atoms, and periodic table of the elements
  • Definitions related to matter
  • Measurements of concentrations

Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Properties

• Physical hazards:
  • Engulfment
  • Over-pressurization
  • Other physical safety hazards
• Fires and explosions
• Corrosion
• Thermal decomposition
• Water-reactive material hazards

Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

• Health hazards associated with hazardous materials are a critical aspect of hazardous materials management

Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)
• Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
• Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986)
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (1972)
• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (1986)
• Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Classification of Hazardous Materials

• Classification of hazardous materials is crucial for safe handling and management

Hazardous Waste Operations

• Planning and organization
• Training
• Medical program
• Site characterization

Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
• Horizontal and vertical standards
• General Duty Clause
• Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
• Communications and correspondence with OSHA
• OSHA inspections and process
• OSHA citations and penalties
• Adjustment of penalties for good faith
• Appeals
• Petition for modification of abatement
• Notice of contest
• Review procedure

Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

• Purpose and scope of the Hazard Communication Standard
• Written hazard communication standard
• Label and other forms of warning
• Safety data sheets
• Employee information and training

Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

• Scope, application, and definitions of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
• Exposure control plan
• Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up
• Communication of hazards
• Record keeping

Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)

• Scope, application, and purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
• Definitions
• Energy control program
• Periodic inspection
• Training and communication

Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)

• Scope and application of the Confined Space Entry Standard
• Definitions
• General requirements
• Confined space entry program
• Entry permits
• Training

Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)

• Application and employee-owned equipment
• Hazard assessment and equipment selection
• Training

Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

• Purpose and definitions of the Respiratory Protection Standard
• Respiratory protection program
• Training and information

Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)

• Scope and application of the Fall Protection Standard
• Definitions
• Duty to have fall protection
• Training

Record Keeping

• OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms
• How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded?
• Annual summary
• Providing records to government representatives

Reporting Serious Incidents or Fatalities (29 CFR 1904.39)

• Determining recordable injuries or illnesses
• Calculating total recordable incident rates (TRIR)
• Calculating days away, restricted, or transfer rates
• Calculating severity rates

Particulates and Gases

• Periodic table of the elements

• Atomic number, atomic mass, and atoms

• Chemical bonding, moles, and molecules

• Mixtures and chemical formulas

• Acids, bases, and pH

• Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Ideal Gas Law)

• Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates

• Standard temperature and pressure

• Time-weighted average

• Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

• Gaseous mixtures and liquid mixtures

• Percentage of TLV mixture

• Converting mg/m3 to ppm and ppm to mg/m3

• Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Ventilation

• Purpose of ventilation: to remove contaminants and airborne pollutants from the air

• Types of ventilation: general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation

• General concepts of ventilation: air flow velocity, static pressure, velocity pressure, total pressure, and contaminant generation

Air Movement and Calculations

• Calculating volumetric air flow: Q = AV
• Calculating static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure: P = P_s + P_v
• Calculating velocity of air: V = Q / A
• Calculating purge rates: PR = Q / V
• Calculating steady-state concentration: C_ss = G / (Q + K)

Local Exhaust Ventilation

• Types of hoods: canopy, down draft, enclosure, and receiving hoods
• Calculating hood entry losses: HL = (V_h / V_e) * (P_e / P_h)
• Calculating air flow velocity: V = Q / A
• Calculating capture velocity for plain opening hood: V_c = Q / (A * sqrt(2))

Ventilation Measurement Equipment

• Pitot tubes: measure air velocity and pressure
• Rotating vane anemometers: measure air velocity
• Thermal anemometers: measure air velocity and temperature

Key Information to Remember on Ventilation

• Importance of ventilation in removing airborne pollutants
• Types of ventilation and their applications
• Calculations involved in ventilation system design

Excavation Safety

• Soil classifications: stable, unstable, and hazardous
• Protective systems: sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems
• Safe entry and exit: ensure safe access and egress to excavations

Electrical Safety in Construction

• Electrical definitions: voltage, current, resistance, and power
• Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls
• Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires

Fall Protection and Prevention in Construction

• Physics of a fall: force, gravity, and acceleration
• Fall prevention and protection: guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems

Cranes and Derrick Safety

• Regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550
• Safety requirements: proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of cranes and derricks

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

• Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
• Arc welding and cutting: safety precautions, equipment, and regulations
• Resistance welding: safety precautions and equipment
• Fire prevention: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
• Ventilation and protection: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment

Hand and Power Tool Safety

• Regulations: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P
• Safety precautions: proper use, maintenance, and inspection of hand and power tools
• Abrasive grinders: safety precautions, wheel testing, and the ring test

Housekeeping and Construction Safety

• Importance of housekeeping: maintaining a clean and organized work site
• Key information to remember on construction safety: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment.

Hazardous Materials Management

• Hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and basic chemistry review are essential topics in hazardous materials management
• Basic chemistry review includes:
  • Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states of matter
  • Atomic mass, atoms, and periodic table of the elements
  • Definitions related to matter
  • Measurements of concentrations

Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Properties

• Physical hazards:
  • Engulfment
  • Over-pressurization
  • Other physical safety hazards
• Fires and explosions
• Corrosion
• Thermal decomposition
• Water-reactive material hazards

Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

• Health hazards associated with hazardous materials are a critical aspect of hazardous materials management

Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)
• Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
• Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986)
• Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (1972)
• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (1986)
• Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Classification of Hazardous Materials

• Classification of hazardous materials is crucial for safe handling and management

Hazardous Waste Operations

• Planning and organization
• Training
• Medical program
• Site characterization

Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
• Horizontal and vertical standards
• General Duty Clause
• Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
• Communications and correspondence with OSHA
• OSHA inspections and process
• OSHA citations and penalties
• Adjustment of penalties for good faith
• Appeals
• Petition for modification of abatement
• Notice of contest
• Review procedure

Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

• Purpose and scope of the Hazard Communication Standard
• Written hazard communication standard
• Label and other forms of warning
• Safety data sheets
• Employee information and training

Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

• Scope, application, and definitions of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
• Exposure control plan
• Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up
• Communication of hazards
• Record keeping

Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)

• Scope, application, and purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
• Definitions
• Energy control program
• Periodic inspection
• Training and communication

Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)

• Scope and application of the Confined Space Entry Standard
• Definitions
• General requirements
• Confined space entry program
• Entry permits
• Training

Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)

• Application and employee-owned equipment
• Hazard assessment and equipment selection
• Training

Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

• Purpose and definitions of the Respiratory Protection Standard
• Respiratory protection program
• Training and information

Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)

• Scope and application of the Fall Protection Standard
• Definitions
• Duty to have fall protection
• Training

Record Keeping

• OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms
• How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded?
• Annual summary
• Providing records to government representatives

Reporting Serious Incidents or Fatalities (29 CFR 1904.39)

• Determining recordable injuries or illnesses
• Calculating total recordable incident rates (TRIR)
• Calculating days away, restricted, or transfer rates
• Calculating severity rates

Particulates and Gases

• Periodic table of the elements

• Atomic number, atomic mass, and atoms

• Chemical bonding, moles, and molecules

• Mixtures and chemical formulas

• Acids, bases, and pH

• Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Ideal Gas Law)

• Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates

• Standard temperature and pressure

• Time-weighted average

• Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

• Gaseous mixtures and liquid mixtures

• Percentage of TLV mixture

• Converting mg/m3 to ppm and ppm to mg/m3

• Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Ventilation

• Purpose of ventilation: to remove contaminants and airborne pollutants from the air

• Types of ventilation: general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation

• General concepts of ventilation: air flow velocity, static pressure, velocity pressure, total pressure, and contaminant generation

Air Movement and Calculations

• Calculating volumetric air flow: Q = AV
• Calculating static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure: P = P_s + P_v
• Calculating velocity of air: V = Q / A
• Calculating purge rates: PR = Q / V
• Calculating steady-state concentration: C_ss = G / (Q + K)

Local Exhaust Ventilation

• Types of hoods: canopy, down draft, enclosure, and receiving hoods
• Calculating hood entry losses: HL = (V_h / V_e) * (P_e / P_h)
• Calculating air flow velocity: V = Q / A
• Calculating capture velocity for plain opening hood: V_c = Q / (A * sqrt(2))

Ventilation Measurement Equipment

• Pitot tubes: measure air velocity and pressure
• Rotating vane anemometers: measure air velocity
• Thermal anemometers: measure air velocity and temperature

Key Information to Remember on Ventilation

• Importance of ventilation in removing airborne pollutants
• Types of ventilation and their applications
• Calculations involved in ventilation system design

Excavation Safety

• Soil classifications: stable, unstable, and hazardous
• Protective systems: sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems
• Safe entry and exit: ensure safe access and egress to excavations

Electrical Safety in Construction

• Electrical definitions: voltage, current, resistance, and power
• Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls
• Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires

Fall Protection and Prevention in Construction

• Physics of a fall: force, gravity, and acceleration
• Fall prevention and protection: guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems

Cranes and Derrick Safety

• Regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550
• Safety requirements: proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of cranes and derricks

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

• Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
• Arc welding and cutting: safety precautions, equipment, and regulations
• Resistance welding: safety precautions and equipment
• Fire prevention: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
• Ventilation and protection: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment

Hand and Power Tool Safety

• Regulations: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P
• Safety precautions: proper use, maintenance, and inspection of hand and power tools
• Abrasive grinders: safety precautions, wheel testing, and the ring test

Housekeeping and Construction Safety

• Importance of housekeeping: maintaining a clean and organized work site
• Key information to remember on construction safety: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment.

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