Solutions 2009 - (Page 26) 26 Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Overview Course The course consists of a comprehensive review of environmental laws and regulations, and applicable health and safety requirements. It also provides an overview of technologies and practices that emphasize what is important for a hazardous materials manager. It provides environmental professionals with essential information to properly perform their job. The course is designed to assist in preparing individuals for the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification examination. This course is offered in partnership with the East Tennessee and Nashville chapters of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers. Topics covered include: CIS-HS-HMM-IP-001009-1 • The statutory and regulatory framework of environmental and hazardous • materials management Compliance standards and state-of-the-art work practices on the following: • Hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal • Hazardous material storage • Radioactive materials • Workplace safety • Packaging • Spills • Cleanup • Hazards assessment and communication Basic and applied hazardous materials management principles, controls and concepts Science and technology of hazardous materials management Chemical and physical characteristics Sampling and analysis Biological effects of hazardous materials Toxicology Geology/hydrology • • • • • • • These topics cover the body of knowledge associated with: • Identification and management of hazardous materials • Impact upon and protection of human health and the environment • Releases of hazardous materials to land, air, water and groundwater • Environmental restoration in the aftermath of hazardous material releases • Compliance with laws (environmental regulation for specific purposes) • Multi-media application of environmental management that are central features of hazardous materials management This course is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information on registering for the CHMM exam may be found at www.ihmm.org. Contact your CIS field agent for more information and course dates. Center for IndustrIal servICes (888) 763-743 • W W W. C I S . T E N N E S S E E . E D U • (615) 532-8657 http://www.ihmm.org http://WWW.CIS.TENNESSEE.EDU
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