Environmental Health and Safety

A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized. 

Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper. 

A general overview of the environmental hazardous materials technology area. The history of pollution leading to current legislation, environmental effects of pollution, and a survey of the regulatory framework will be presented. Career opportunities in the areas of handling and management of hazardous substances will be discussed.

Provides the skills necessary to recognize and prevent health hazards in the workplace. Topics include industrial ventilation, electrical safety, lock-out-tag-out, blood-borne pathogens, powered industrial trucks, and accidental "root cause" investigation. Overviews of OSHA "Injury and Illness Prevention Program" (IIPP), "Hazard Communication Program", and hazard assessment requirements are presented.

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

ART 101, 105, 109, 170; DANC 101p; DRMA 103; ENGL 130, 131, 139, 140, 148; ECS 116; FASH 104; FILM 101, 102, 103, 108, 109; HIST 101, 102, 103, 120; HUM 101, 102, 103; MUS 104, 106; PHIL 121; SPAN 102, 103, 104, 105, 112

Select one course from this list.

Explores contemporary problems generated by human scientific, social and ethical interaction with the environment. Lectures examine the scope of present environmental problems, possible future impacts, and potential solutions. Topics include human impact on the environment, ecological controversies, ecosystem operation, water and energy perspectives, and values of wilderness preservation. Emphasis is on both local and global dimensions of the above topics.

A comprehensive introduction to the nature of hazardous materials, includes the principles and mechanics of toxicology as applied to the environment and/or chemical properties and characteristics pertaining to hazardous materials.

Hazardous substance monitoring and sampling training includes devices calibration requirements, data interpretation, and "chain of custody". Provides students with the practical knowledge to recognize and interpret chemical identification utilizing monitoring equipment and technical references.

Basic administrative principles and techniques for establishing and maintaining a respiratory protection program in accordance with 8 CCR 5144 and 29 CFR 1910.134. Students learn to critically analyze and determine appropriate respiratory protection and the associated sanitizing, inspection, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment to develop and apply a respiratory protection program.

Choose one of the following courses:

• ES 1231, African American History
• HIST 107, U S History to 1877
• HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
• HIST 118, U S History to 1877
• HIST 119, History of California
• POLS 101, Introduction to Political Science
• POLS 103, American Government

To satisfy both area 4B: Comm and Analytical Thinking and the math competency, take one of the following courses:

• MATH 321 First Year Geometry
• MATH 100 Nature of Modern Mathematics
• MATH 105 Mathematics for Teachers
• MATH 123 Elementary Statistics
• MATH 135 Calculus with Applications
• MATH 181 Calculus

or choose a course from this list.

An introduction to the concepts of biology. Designed for majors in fields other than biological science, the course investigates the nature of science, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biodiversity. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 3 hours weekly.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

Specialized hazardous waste operations management training including employer's safety and health program, employee training programs, personal protective equipment program, spill containment program, and health hazard monitoring procedures and techniques (Title 8 CCR 5192). Advances the HAZWOPER-General Site Worker trained person to the Site Supervisor level.

Designed to prepare the student to respond to a hazardous materials incident in a safe, defensive and competent manner within the existing resources and to prevent exposures to nearby persons, property and environments. Meets OSHA requirements under Title 8 CCR 5192 and 29 CFR 1910.120.

If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:

ANTH 102, 103, 105; BUS 141; ECON 141; ENGL 105; GBST 141; GEOG 102, 103; LGBT 101, 102; POLS 104, 105; SOC 101, 102, 120, 122; SPCH 110

Or select one course from this list.

You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.

NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.

An introductory course emphasizing the principles and practices of chemistry for the student having no prior background in chemistry. Not open to students currently enrolled in or who have received credit for CHEM 100. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Lab : 3 hours weekly.

Prepares the student to recognize medical emergencies that could occur at work sites involving hazardous materials. Emphasizes basic first aid skills needed to medically support HAZMAT work activities and to treat injuries and illnesses until trained emergency response personnel arrive on the scene.

Presents principles of waste reduction and cleaner production processes to reduce chemical and raw material losses, manufacturing costs, and waste generation. Provides students with practical techniques for initiating or expanding pollution prevention programs.

Examination of laws, regulations and policies at federal, state, and local levels covering the proper management of hazardous substances from generation to disposal. Includes in-depth examination of state hazardous waste control law requirements on Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) regulations for facilities permitting and site management.

Presents fundamental principles of air and water pollution prevention. Emphasizes the systematic assessment methods of identifying discharges to air and water and the permitting processes that are designed to minimize air and water pollution.

Choose one of the following courses:

• EMS 102, First Aid and Safety
• FSN 109, Basic Nutrition for Health
• HED 100, Health and Wellness
• HUSV 126, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Stress Reduction

Select one course from this list.

You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.

NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.

A general overview of the environmental hazardous materials technology area. The history of pollution leading to current legislation, environmental effects of pollution, and a survey of the regulatory framework will be presented. Career opportunities in the areas of handling and management of hazardous substances will be discussed.

Provides the skills necessary to recognize and prevent health hazards in the workplace. Topics include industrial ventilation, electrical safety, lock-out-tag-out, blood-borne pathogens, powered industrial trucks, and accidental "root cause" investigation. Overviews of OSHA "Injury and Illness Prevention Program" (IIPP), "Hazard Communication Program", and hazard assessment requirements are presented.

Hazardous substance monitoring and sampling training includes devices calibration requirements, data interpretation, and "chain of custody". Provides students with the practical knowledge to recognize and interpret chemical identification utilizing monitoring equipment and technical references.

Explores contemporary problems generated by human scientific, social and ethical interaction with the environment. Lectures examine the scope of present environmental problems, possible future impacts, and potential solutions. Topics include human impact on the environment, ecological controversies, ecosystem operation, water and energy perspectives, and values of wilderness preservation. Emphasis is on both local and global dimensions of the above topics.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

A comprehensive introduction to the nature of hazardous materials, includes the principles and mechanics of toxicology as applied to the environment and/or chemical properties and characteristics pertaining to hazardous materials.

Designed to prepare the student to respond to a hazardous materials incident in a safe, defensive and competent manner within the existing resources and to prevent exposures to nearby persons, property and environments. Meets OSHA requirements under Title 8 CCR 5192 and 29 CFR 1910.120.

An introduction to the concepts of biology. Designed for majors in fields other than biological science, the course investigates the nature of science, cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biodiversity. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 3 hours weekly.

This course provides American Heart Association (AHA) "Heartsaver" first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a citizen responder in addition to providing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that will prepare the student to deliver basic emergency care during a disaster prior to the arrival of professional emergency responders. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive AHA "Heartsaver" first aid/CPR/AED card as well as a FEMA CERT certificate of completion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Physical Education 102.

Basic administrative principles and techniques for establishing and maintaining a respiratory protection program in accordance with 8 CCR 5144 and 29 CFR 1910.134. Students learn to critically analyze and determine appropriate respiratory protection and the associated sanitizing, inspection, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment to develop and apply a respiratory protection program.

Examination of laws, regulations and policies at federal, state, and local levels covering the proper management of hazardous substances from generation to disposal. Includes in-depth examination of state hazardous waste control law requirements on Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) regulations for facilities permitting and site management.

An introductory course emphasizing the principles and practices of chemistry for the student having no prior background in chemistry. Not open to students currently enrolled in or who have received credit for CHEM 100. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Lab : 3 hours weekly.

Presents principles of waste reduction and cleaner production processes to reduce chemical and raw material losses, manufacturing costs, and waste generation. Provides students with practical techniques for initiating or expanding pollution prevention programs.

Presents fundamental principles of air and water pollution prevention. Emphasizes the systematic assessment methods of identifying discharges to air and water and the permitting processes that are designed to minimize air and water pollution.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with regulation (29CFR1910.1209(e)(8), 8CCR5192(e)(8)) requirements, for annual Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) general site worker training.

This course provides American Heart Association (AHA) "Heartsaver" first aid/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) training as a citizen responder in addition to providing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that will prepare the student to deliver basic emergency care during a disaster prior to the arrival of professional emergency responders. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive AHA "Heartsaver" first aid/CPR/AED card as well as a FEMA CERT certificate of completion. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Physical Education 102.

Provides the skills necessary to recognize and prevent health hazards in the workplace. Topics include industrial ventilation, electrical safety, lock-out-tag-out, blood-borne pathogens, powered industrial trucks, and accidental "root cause" investigation. Overviews of OSHA "Injury and Illness Prevention Program" (IIPP), "Hazard Communication Program", and hazard assessment requirements are presented.

Hazardous substance monitoring and sampling training includes devices calibration requirements, data interpretation, and "chain of custody". Provides students with the practical knowledge to recognize and interpret chemical identification utilizing monitoring equipment and technical references.

Basic administrative principles and techniques for establishing and maintaining a respiratory protection program in accordance with 8 CCR 5144 and 29 CFR 1910.134. Students learn to critically analyze and determine appropriate respiratory protection and the associated sanitizing, inspection, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment to develop and apply a respiratory protection program.

Examination of laws, regulations and policies at federal, state, and local levels covering the proper management of hazardous substances from generation to disposal. Includes in-depth examination of state hazardous waste control law requirements on Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) regulations for facilities permitting and site management.

Designed to facilitate employer compliance with mandated federal and/or state HAZWOPER General Site Worker training requirements.

A comprehensive introduction to the nature of hazardous materials, includes the principles and mechanics of toxicology as applied to the environment and/or chemical properties and characteristics pertaining to hazardous materials.

Designed to prepare the student to respond to a hazardous materials incident in a safe, defensive and competent manner within the existing resources and to prevent exposures to nearby persons, property and environments. Meets OSHA requirements under Title 8 CCR 5192 and 29 CFR 1910.120.

Presents principles of waste reduction and cleaner production processes to reduce chemical and raw material losses, manufacturing costs, and waste generation. Provides students with practical techniques for initiating or expanding pollution prevention programs.

Presents fundamental principles of air and water pollution prevention. Emphasizes the systematic assessment methods of identifying discharges to air and water and the permitting processes that are designed to minimize air and water pollution.