Course details
HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Exposure Monitoring & Sampling
Course Overview
This HAZWOPER training course is designed to inform learners of the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of exposure monitoring and sampling, types and frequency of monitoring and sampling, the instruments used along with calibration and maintenance requirements, methods available for obtaining samples, and the importance of recognizing result data and keeping accurate records of samples collected.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose of monitoring and sampling and what hazards are detectable
- List the advantages and disadvantages of both monitoring and sampling
- List different types of monitoring and sampling including air, personal, and environmental
- Describe the frequency of monitoring and sampling including initial and periodic
- Describe the instruments used for monitoring and calibration and maintenance requirements
- Identify several sampling methods, ways to prepare for sampling, and how to preserve samples including the chain of custody
- Discuss the importance of analyzing the data from monitoring and sampling, understanding what factors may affect the data, and keeping records associated with monitoring and sampling
Topics Covered
- Monitoring & Sampling Basics
- Air Monitoring & Sampling
- Personal Sampling
- Environmental Sampling
- Periodic Monitoring & Sampling
- Before & During Confined Space Entry
- Monitoring Instruments
- Sampling Method Selection & Preparation
- Analyzing Results
This course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
