HEO 105 - Heavy Equip Regulation & Safety 2
Credits: 5
3 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: HEO 101
Description
Building on the foundation established in HEO 101 , this course advances students’ expertise in handling, regulations and safety procedures associated with hazardous waste site remediation. Through practical exercises outfitted in personal protective equipment, students master the equipment operation and decontamination processes necessary for safe and effective site remediation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain safety hazards inherent in hazardous waste site remediation.
- Describe regulations that dictate the role of heavy equipment operators in hazardous waste remediation.
- Articulate the correct application of personal protective equipment.
- Use proper procedures for donning and decontaminating personal protective gear.
- Operate heavy equipment proficiently to remove hazardous materials in simulated environments.
Listed Topics
- Hazard identification in waste site remediation
- Regulatory framework for equipment operation in hazardous waste removal
- Personal protective gear application and decontamination
- Techniques for the safe removal of hazardous waste
Reference Materials
Working Safely with Hazardous Materials, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Scraper Safety
Crawler/Tractor Loader Safety
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/26/2024
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