Environmental Management Certificate Program Intro to Hazardous Materials Management (AM) 10/01/18 Dr. Michael Thayer This professional development-training seminar is an introductory overview of the fundamentals of environmental management. This seminar touches upon professional certifications available to the environmental manager, the history of environmental management and regulation in the United States, Federal enforcement activity, discussion of individual acts and laws, and the various Federal agencies with jurisdictions that may influence environmental management decision-making. Professional Environmental Certifications Environmental Laws and Regulations EPA Enforcement Environmental Acts and Regulations Transportation Acts and Regulations Safety and Health Acts and Regulations Agencies and Jurisdictions Recognizing & Managing Environmental Liability (PM) 10/01/18 Garry Keele This seminar provides critical knowledge for environmental professionals involved in manufacturing, processing and transportation industries; as well as, professionals with a wide scope of compliance responsibilities. The justice system has clearly indicated accountability will be pursued at the highest level and that liability for environmental non-compliance ultimately rests with upper management and is not limited to, or delegable to, the environmental professional level. Extent of Corporate and Management Liability How to Manage and Limit Culpable Liability Environmental Awareness Level Pro- Active Training Community Advisory Panels Self-Disclosure Reporting Management of Solid & Hazardous Waste (RCRA) 10/02/18 Dr. Kenneth F. Ede This seminar provides management and supervisory personnel current knowledge of liability and corporate exposure(s) associated with disposal of hazardous materials according to EPA 40 CFR, Parts 260-279, (RCRA) rules and regulations. Management of Haz-Mats in the Facility Generators Classification & Liability Accumulation TSDF s Record-keeping and Reporting Land Disposal Restrictions Identification of Wastes Recycling and Disposal Methods Solid Waste Exclusions Universal Wastes The 5 Conditions of Wastes Used Oils Disposal of Empty Containers * This seminar meets the latest RCRA training regulations found in 40 CFR 265.16. *
Environmental Chemistry for Non-Chemists 10/03/18 Dr. Kenneth F. Ede This professional development-training seminar provides the basics of environmental chemistry - a must for individuals working or planning to work in any environmental field. This seminar also assists the environmental professional in understanding calculations used in the Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA and DOT regulations. Fundamental Chemical Principles Chemical Analysis Environmental Chemical Toxicology Chemical Calculations Chemical Neutralization Reportable Quantity Calculation EPA Hazard Characteristics Basic Principles of Radiation MSDS Interpretation VOC Composition. Transportation of Hazardous Materials (DOT) 10/04/18 Steve Carson This professional development-training seminar provides transportation management and supervisory personnel who have responsibilities for the safe and legal intermodal transportation of hazardous materials as determined by Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, and associated governing agencies. All participants will receive the 49 CFR Parts 100-185. DOT Haz-Mat shipment Placarding of Haz-Mat Shipments Shipper s Responsibility Proper Packaging of Haz-Mats Approved Haz-Mat Shipping Containers Proper Labeling of Haz-Mat Shipments DOT Training Requirements Emergency Response Notification DOT record-keeping & documentation * This seminar meets the latest RCRA training regulations found in 40 CFR 265.16. * Environmental Audits and Site Assessments 10/05/18 Damon Wright This seminar is an introduction to regulatory compliance auditing, agency inspections and environmental assessment processes for real estate transactions. We will review regulatory and legal mandates, auditing and site assessment procedures, and gain tips and suggestions to minimize liability through auditing and preparation for inspection events. Environmental Compliance Audits Legal Strategies Environmental Real Estate Audit Due Diligence
Emergency Management, Planning, and SARA Regulations (AM) 11/05/18 Dr. Michael Thayer This professional development-training seminar primarily covers the four main provisions of SARA Title III, also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Attendees will receive information regarding emergency management requirements that fall under various environmental statutes. Environmental Compliance Audits Emergency Planning Emergency Release Notification Preparedness and Prevention Hazardous Chemical Storage Reporting Requirements Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Water Quality Acts (PM) 11/05/18 Damon Wright This seminar provides the foundations of modern federal water protection legislation that enacted to initiate pro-active approaches to responsible wastewater disposal and clean water preservation. POTW Permits (Pretreatment Standards) NPDES Permits (Effluent Guidelines) Storm-water Permitting Operations Categorical Industries and Priority Pollutants SPCC Plans Spill Reporting Wetlands, Dredge & Fill (404 Permits) SDWA (MCLs for drinking water, classes of wells) OPA 90 Certification and Pollution Prevention *Approved by Oklahoma Corporation Commission for Remediation Consultants Industrial Hygiene, Safety, and OSHA Regulations 11/06/18 Cheri Marcham In this seminar, you will explore the fundamentals of industrial hygiene and safety programs, including OSHA regulations and employee right to know for employee protection in industrial settings. Basics of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Types of Occupational Exposures (Chemical, Physical, and Biological Exposures) Chemical Hazard Classifications Basic Chemical Properties Hazard Communication and the GHS Requirements Routes of Exposure Exposure Assessment Strategies Sampling and Evaluation Occupational Exposure Limits Hierarchy of Controls Respiratory Protection PPE Hearing Conservation Site Safety Plans Job Safety Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis OSHA s Safety and Health Program Model Explore various hazards* *Examples of exposure hazards explored in class might include solvents, carcinogens, H2S, asbestos, silica, hexavalent chromium, noise, heat stress, blood borne pathogens, mold, TB, and/or Legionella.
Clean Air Act & Amendments 11/07/18 Dr. Michael Thayer This professional development-training seminar provides a review of the history of air pollutant regulation in the US and a discussion of the basic elements of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. Attendees will explore the terms and concepts associated with air pollutants, air pollution control, and air permitting programs. Air Pollution Air Emissions Calculations Emergency Planning Air Dispersion Modeling Air Pollution Control Devices Air Quality Programs and Standards Air Permitting Programs Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mobile Sources Environmental Tank Management & Sampling (AM) 11/08/18 Todd Darrough This seminar provides an introduction to Federal Storage Tank Management regulations and Environmental Sampling Best Practices. Underground Storage Tank (UST) Rules Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Rules - SPCC Tank Design, Construction, Installation Tank Corrosion Leak Detection/Spill Prevention Reporting/Assessment/Closure Sampling Fundamentals Sampling Methodology Sampling Equipment Data Evaluation and Interpretation Remediation & Treatment Technologies (PM) 11/08/18 Dr. Michael Thayer This professional development-training seminar is designed to strengthen the environmental manager s understanding of various remediation and treatment technologies. Attendees will discuss various case studies developed by the EPA to gain a better understanding of how these technologies work as well as their effectiveness against various types of pollutants and within specific environmental media (i.e., surface water, groundwater, soil, etc.). Activated Carbon Air Stripping Bioremediation Capping Evapotranspiration Covers Excavation Incineration
Intro to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (AM) 11/09/18 Dr. Michael Thayer This professional development training seminar presents and overview of the ISO 14001 environmental management system and the pending ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system standards. Discussion will focus on contents of the standards, understanding key concepts, implementation and certification process, and potential business performance benefits of implementation. Introduction to ISO Key Terms and Definitions Contents of the Standards Gap Analysis Implementation Process Benefits to the Organization Environmental Exam Preparation (PM) 11/09/18 Dr. Kenneth F. Ede This seminar provides tips & techniques for taking the professional certification exams. In groups, you will explore a sample of similar questions to what you may encounter on the exams; then, the class will review the answers. This review is a highly acclaimed review, and covers topics expected to be on the CHMM, REM, CHMP and AEP professional exams.