EWD Monthly Initiative Update Report - February 2007
Posted: March 23, 2007
California Community Colleges
Economic Workforce Development Program Monthly Initiative Update Report

Environment, Health, Safety, and Homeland Security (EHS²) Initiative
Directors: Drs. Richard Della Valle and Kenneth Zion

Report for the Month of February, 2007

Presentations:

Several REBRAC PowerPoint presentations can be found at the REBRAC home page, located at: www.rebrac.org.

EHS² / REBRAC Training Programs: Several EHS² / REBRAC training programs were provided in the month of February. One of the more interesting training topics provided by the REBRACs this month focused on "Wind Energy". Wind energy is one of the fastest growing energy technologies in the world, expanding 35% in the United States and 45% in Europe in 2005. Wind energy is clean, inexpensive, pollution free, renewable, abundant and available in various parts of the country. The REBRAC training covered the nature and benefits of wind energy, large utility grade and small turbines, global and local growth, energy security implications, and career opportunities. Also provided was a review of the historical development of the electric power industry including pros and cons of deregulation.

Additional training programs provided by the six statewide REBRACs included:
  • 8 Hour Refresher (two sessions provided):
    Required for those who have completed a 40-Hour or 24-Hour OSHA training and want to remain certified. This seminar will include lectures, table top exercises, and hands-on activities.

  • HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training (two sessions provided):
    The training courses provide federal and state certification for those who work with hazardous waste in any phase from management, operations, emergency response team or trainers, and site clean up. This courses satisfy the requirements for generalized employee training under the OSHA 1910.120 and State of California regulation 5192 Title 8. A certificate and wallet card will be issued upon completion of the class.

  • Ambulance Strike Team Leader:
    Designed to prepare leaders in the ambulance profession (fire-based and non-fire based) for the role of ambulance strike team (AST) leader. Completion of the training provied 1 unit of college credit.

  • Title 22 Hazardous Waste Management (three sessions provided):
    The class met the requirements of California Code of regulations, CCR Section 66265.16

    Topics covered include:
    • Regulatory Overview and Updates
    • New Universal Waste Requirements
    • Hazardous Waste Characterization
    • Hazardous Waste Labeling and Identification
    • Hazardous Waste Storage Requirements
    • Manifesting

  • Demystifying Universal Waste - two sections offered:

    Topics covered include:
    • Regulatory Overview and Updates
    • Universal Waste Categories/Definitions/Characteristics
    • Generator Management Standards/Record Keeping
    • Disposal Option

  • Wind Energy Seminar:
    Wind energy is one of the fastest growing energy technologies in the world, expanding 35% in the United States and 45% in Europe in 2005. Wind energy is clean, inexpensive, pollution free, renewable, abundant and available in East San Diego County. This course will cover the nature and benefits of wind energy, large utility grade and small turbines, global and local growth, energy security implications, and career opportunities. We will review the historical development of the electric power industry including pros and cons of deregulation.

  • DOT 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Transportation - two sections offered:
    • Using a Hazardous Materials Table
    • Preparing Shipping Papers
    • Marking, Labeling and Placarding Requirements
    • Security Awareness and Site Policies
    • Handling Emergencies and Notification
    • Identification and Communication of hazards of Transportation

  • Lifeguard Certification:
    The class provided American Red Cross requirements and provided instruction in the American Red Cross lifeguard training techniques, first aid, and CPR skills required to become a poolside or water park lifeguard. Students successfully completing the class, earned a certifications in both American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Two units of college credit were awarded.

  • Managing Hazardous Materials and Waste:
    The workshop covered the basics of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and hazardous waste for small businesses. Included was a regulatory overview, characterization of hazardous waste, labeling and identification, storage requirements, disposal options, and manifesting. Handling hazardous materials and waste are among the most tightly regulated activities any business confronts.

  • CPR for Healthcare:
    The class provided nstruction for health-care professionals on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation techniques according to the current American Heart Association standards. Students who successfully completed the course were eligible to purchase an optional American Heart Association Healthcare CPR card.

  • Managing Universal Waste:
    This workshop covered those items of waste that are hazardous but have differing handling and disposal methods than the more traditional hazardous waste. A business may not use, consume, of dispose of hazardous materials or waste, but every business generates universal waste. Participants learned what constitutes universal waste, how to store the waste, and how to dispose of universal waste.

Overall, a very busy REBRAC month!

Environmental Training Centers are an initiative of the California Community College system providing assistance to businesses in complying with Federal and California EPA, OSHA and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
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