Environmental Safety & Health

The Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Safety and Health provides an 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) 651-4877 or e-mail shankara.babu@csn.edu for further information.

Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes

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ESH 130 - Introduction to Hazardous Materials Management

This course is designed to provide a general overview of the hazardous materials management field with emphasis on hazardous materials, hazardous waste, laws and regulations, and its effects on the environment and worker health and safety. Discussions on federa, state, and local regulations involving hazardous materials and the implementation of pollution prevention and waste minimization will be stressed. (Same as CONS 288B.) 3 Credits.

ESH 131 - Renewable Energy

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

ESH 133 - Geotechnology

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

ESH 198 - ST Work Study/Internship

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

ESH 200 - 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 203 - Sampling, Analysis, Treatment and Disposal

Introduces standard sampling methods and analytical equipment for water, soil and air media. Also, overviews waste recovery, physical, chemical, biological and thermal treatment technologies. Prerequisite: ESH 130. 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 207 - 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 208 - 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 209 - 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 212 - 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.

Note: This is a hybrid class with meetings on 2/4, 3/3, 4/7, and 5/5.

ESH 214 - 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 223 - OSHA General Industry Standards

This course includes 30-hours of authorized training addressing the 29 CFR 1916 OSHA General Industry Standards. Hazards identification. Job Safety Analysis, Risk Management and Hazardous Materisls in industries will also be covered. Upon completion, students will be issued a course completion 30-hour card by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 3 Credits.

ESH 242 - Wastewater Treatment III

Continuation of Wastewater Treatment II. Covers odor control, activated sludge, operational control alternatives, solids handling and disposal, phosphorus removal, nitrogen removal, wastewater reclamation. Prerequisite: ESH 241B. 3 Credits.

Note: This class is taught at the Clark County Reclamation District located at 5857 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89122

ESH 245 - 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.

Note: This class taught at the River Mountain Water Treatment Facility located at 1299 Burkholder Blvd., Henderson, NV 89015

ESH 247 - 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.

This course taught at the Clark County Reclamation District located at 5857 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89122

ESH 265 - Safety Laws and Regulations

Course covers the processes, sources and applications for minimum requirements established by laws, regulations, statutes, and codes. 3 Credits.

(Posted 6 Nov 2011)
This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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