MCCCD Program Description

Personal Protective Equipment for Emergency Spill Control at Hazardous Materials

Course: FSC132

First Term: 1994 Summer II

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Fundamentals of personal protective equipment and practical application of theoretical information. Includes the design, components, interface, use, application, and materials of chemical protective clothing; thermal limitations of chemical protective clothing in flammable and toxic atmospheres; physiological and psychological effects of wearing these types of garments. Fundamentals of basic emergency spill control, identification, response teams, safety, and decontamination

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the process of hazard assessment for the selection and purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) based upon the chemicals transported and stored within the community. (I) 2. Explain the medical monitoring of personnel, including the results, criteria, selection, and continuing safety of response personnel. (II) 3. Explain the need and different types of personal protective clothing. (III, IV, V, VI) 4. Explain equipment selection and use, including the limitations between the environment (flammable and toxic), the response objective (offensive versus defensive), and the PPE user and ensemble used. (VI) 5. Describe effective training programs for comprehensive PPE programs. (VII) 6. Explain the inspections, maintenance, and the storage program for the PPE program, including the key elements of the PPE program. (VIII) 7. Explain the chemical and physical hazards associated with spill response. (IX) 8. Explain evacuation procedures and their need in contingency plans. (X) 9. Describe the different methods of identifying spilled products. (XI) 10. Identify the labeling requirements for hazardous materials. (XII) 11. Describe the characteristics of spills. (XIII) 12. Explain the components of spill management. (XIV) 13. Describe the need for spill response teams and their make-up. (XV) 14. Describe the need and application of a contamination reduction area. (XVI) 15. Explain the management process for hazardous waste that is generated from chemical spills. (XVII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Personal Protective Equipment A. Protecting the worker B. Manufactured materials C. Proper selection II. Hazards of Working in Personal Protective Clothing A. Physical stress 1. Heat stress 2. Physiological stress 3. Psychological stress B. Slip, trip, and fall hazards III. Classification of Chemical Protective Clothing A. Design B. Style C. Respiratory protection D. Fully encapsulating (vapor tight) E. Non-encapsulating (liquid splash) F. Single-use garments G. Protective material IV. Chemical Resistance A. Permeation B. Penetration C. Degradation D. Special clothing V. Protective Materials A. Films B. Fluorolastermetric rubbers C. Aramids D. Special clothing VI. Selecting Chemical Protective Clothing A. Environmental B. Identification of chemical C. Decision tree D. Selecting protective material E. Type of ensemble F. Physical limitations VII. Performance Requirements and Training for Chemical Protective Clothing A. Chemical resistance B. Durability and flexibility C. Temperature resistance D. Size and design E. Color and cost F. Cleaning G. Service life VIII. Inspection of Chemical Protective Clothing A. Procedures B. Regulatory agencies 1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) IX. Chemical Spill Response A. Proper management of chemical spills B. Class of spills C. Nature of spills D. Location of spills E. Quantity of spills F. Compatibility X. Evacuation Procedures A. Who needs them B. Drills C. Structured assignments D. Contingency plans XI. Identifying the Spilled Material A. Labels B. Containers C. Location D. Processes E. Instrumentation XII. Labeling Requirements A. Code of Federal Regulations 49 (Dept. of Transportation) B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) C. Occupational Safety and Health Act D. Precautionary E. Pictographs XIII. Characteristics of Spills A. Flammable B. Corrosive C. Toxic D. Compressed gases XIV. Spill Management A. Media B. Absorption C. Adsorption D. Neutralization XV. Spill Response Team A. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (a-q) B. Personnel C. Recognition D. Responsibilities E. Command system F. Functions G. Worksheet XVI. Decontamination (Contamination Reduction Corridor) A. Work area B. Personnel C. Equipment D. Environment XVII. Hazardous Waste Management A. Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CRF 260 B. Categorization C. Ignition waste D. Reactive waste E. Corrosive waste F. Toxic waste G. Hazardous waste lists

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/23/1993

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