This course satisfies all the criteria of the Environment Canada Contaminated Site Training Program, as well as meets and exceeds Canadian Federal and Provincial requirements and U.S. (29 CFR 1910.120) requirements for contaminated site workers. After completion of this course, an individual is certified to work on hazardous waste remediation sites across Canada and the United States.

Topics Covered:

Hazard Recognition and Identification	Monitoring Instruments
Instrument Laboratory	Toxicology and Exposure Limits
Respiratory Protection	Chemical Protective Clothing
Air-Purifying Respirator Fit Test	Site Entry and Reconnaissance
Decontamination	Safe Sampling Techniques
Health and Safety Plan Development	Full Mock Site Exercises

Objectives:

After completing this section, the trainee will be able to work safely and effectively at work sites that use/used hazardous materials substances produce hazardous waste and/or possessing physical/electrical/biological/radiological hazards. The trainee will be able to evaluate site hazards and implement safety procedures to protect the health and safety of site personnel. The trainee will:

• Possess the ability to recognize, evaluate and controlling site hazards;
• understand and be able to implement the concepts, principles, guidelines, and regulations for protecting the health and safety of site personnel;
• understand the fundamentals of management and organization of site operations;
• understand the uses of the various types of personal protective equipment; and
• possess the ability to use direct reading monitoring instruments.

DURATION: 40 Hours