Environmental Safety & Health

The Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Safety and Health provides and opportunity for students to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to obtain jobs in this growing environmental field. Instruction includes course work in hazardous materials management, environmental health and safety, laws and regulations, sampling and analysis, treatment and disposal, site assessment, transportation, waste minimization, and computer application.

The program has three main emphasis, Environmental Resource Technology, Water and Wastewater Treatment, and Safety Management.

1. Environmental Resource Technology focuses on the growing environmental concern and mediation resources necessary to protect our environment. Classes focus on identifying the problem, analyzing the problem, and providing solutions to the problem. In addition, students are encouraged to focus on “real-world” problems and research solutions to those problems.
   • AAS Degree - Environmental Resource Technology
   • Certificate of Achievement - Environmental Resource Technology
2. Water Treatment looks at the major problem of water pollution and treatment. Classes are generally held at the Clark County Sanitation District and instructors work closely with the problems that may face the Clark County water supply. In addition, students are given the opportunity to conduct hands-on analysis and sampling of local water in order to gain an excellent level of competence for water treatment and analysis.
   • AAS Degree - Wastewater Treatment Emphasis
   • AAS Degree - Water Treatment Emphasis
   • Certificate of Achievement - Wastewater Treatment Emphasis
   • Certificate of Achievement - Water Treatment Emphasis
3. Safety Management examines the crucial role of safety manager and OSHA compliance. In addition to specified safety management courses, students are required to understand Industrial Hygiene and Risk Management. Classes focus on understanding the safety manager, OSHA standards and regulations, and Industrial Hygiene. Courses can lead to certification from nationally know safety organizations.
   • AAS Degree - Occupational Safety Management Emphasis
   • Certificate of Achievement - Occupational Safety Management Emphasis
   • Certificate of Achievement - Safety Management Emphasis

Contact Shankara Babu at (702) 651-3068 or e-mail shankara.babu@csn.edu for further information.

Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

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ESH 130 Introduction to Hazardous Materials Management

Provides overview of hazardous materials identification, principles of toxicology risk assessment, analytical methods, laws and regulations and environmental impacts. 3 Credits.

ESH 131B Renewable Energy

Introduction to various forms of energy production as alternatives to conventional type energy. 3 Credits.

ESH 133B Geotechnology

Introduction to applications of geology and industry test fundamentals including: soils, asphalt, concrete. 3 Credits.

ESH 198B ST: Environmental Toxicology

This is an introductory course that deals with issues of chemicals in the environment. Discussions include the fate and transport of chemicals and its effect on flora and fauna, and the long term impact on water and land. Additonally, the need for proper waste management both hazardous and non hazardous waste is stressed. (Same as CONS 198B) 3 Credits.

ESH 198B ST: Internship ITS

Provide students the unique opportunity to work within selected firms/agencies of the Environmental Safety and Health industry, directed bya a qualified professional and supervised by the instructor. One credit may be earned for each 5 hours worked per week, to a maximum of 4 credits total. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. 1-5 Credits.

ESH 198B ST: Construction Site Safety OSHA Standards

This course includes 30-hours of authorized training addressing the 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulation Standards. The identification of asbestos, lead and radon in potential construction projects will also be covered in this course. Upon completion, students will be issued a course completion 30-hour wallet card by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (Same as CONS 198B) 3 Credits.

ESH 200B OSHA Refresher Training

Annual refresher training for hazardous waste site workers as required under OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.120. Trainees who complete ESH 201 should enroll annually. May be repeated annually for credit. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis. .5 Credits.

ESH 202 Environmental Laws and Regulations

Overview of the development and contents of current federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances that control the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. 3 Credits.

ESH 204 Environmental Site Assessments

Provides hazardous waste site and property transfer investigation procedure for determining potential and extent of environmental contamination. Introduces specialized sampling techniques. 3 Credits.

ESH 205 Transportation of Hazardous Materials

Explains regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials and wastes. Course includes preparing manifests, hazard classifications, placarding, labeling, spill response and driver safety needs. Prerequisite: ESH 130. 3 Credits.

ESH 207B Introduction to Safety Management

This course covers the requirement of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. Topics include interpretation of OSHA standards, record keeping, OSHA inspection procedures, coordination and use of safety committees and writing an effective safety program and policy. 3 Credits.

ESH 208B Safety Management II

The focus will be on behavioral safety and identifying the importance of a safety program to an employer and motivation of workers to work safely. Cost analysis and safety program validation to executive management is included. Prerequisite: ESH 207B. 3 Credits.

ESH 209B First Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents

Prepares students with the knowledge of proper procedures used in hazardous materials release or in a potential release as part of an initial response team in order to protect persons, property or the environment. 4 Credits.

ESH 212B Industrial Hygiene II

Continuation of ESH 211B. Includes topics on hazard control and methods, occupational safety and health programs, and governmental regulations. Prerequisite: ESH 211B. 3 Credits.

ESH 213B Construction 500

Prepares qualified instructors for the OSHA 10- and 30- hour construction safety and health outreach program. Defining construction terms found in OSHA standards will be the focus. Prerequisite: ESH 207B. 3 Credits.

ESH 214B General Industry 501

Provides personnel with information on how provisions of OSHA may be implemented in the workplace. Rights and responsibilities under OSHA, the appeals process, recordkeeping and Voluntary Protection Programs are covered. Prerequisite: ESH 207B. 3 Credits.

ESH 240B Wastewater Treatment I

Basic knowledge for the safe operation of municipal wastewater treatment plants. Topics include flow measurement, screening, grit removal, sedimentation basins, solids handling, secondary biological processes and disinfection. 3 Credits.

ESH 245B Water Treatment Plant Operations II

Continuation of ESH 243B, emphasizing the skills needed by operators of conventional surface water treatment plants. Includes information needed by operators responsible for the administration and management of treatment facility. Prerequisite: ESH 243B. 3 Credits.

ESH 247B Water/Wastewater Mathematics II

Continuation of Water/Wastewater Mathematics I. Includes calculation for treatment efficiencies, pumping rates and pump calibration, horsepower, effluent disposal, solids handling and activated sludge. Prerequisite: ESH 246B. 3 Credits.

ESH 250B Pump Operation and Maintenance

Operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and valves in water and wastewater treatment plants and in collection and distribution systems. 3 Credits.

ESH 255B Ergonomics

Course covers a range of relationships between workers and their work environment. Emphasized is primary design of engineering controls to reduce injuries and accidents. 3 Credits.

ESH 260B Process and System Safety

Principles and methodologies for analyzing processes, systems, and operations for hazard control options and effectiveness. Fault tree analysis, failure mode and effect analysis and others are studied. 3 Credits.

(Posted 11 Nov 2009)

This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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