Curricula Catalog Course Details

Course Title: Persistent, Toxic Hazards That May Impact You and Your Community
Type of Course: General Hazard Awareness
Description: This course increases the awareness of toxic hazards, particularly those that persistent and bioaccumulative (PBTs). Recognition of toxic chemical hazards, the sources of these hazards in the community, health effects, and strategies for reducing exposure to these hazards are covered in interactive discussions.
Training Provider: Midwest Consortium
Instructor Qualifications: Facilitators documented to be qualified based on relevant work experience, education and expertise in adult education provide instruction. The number of facilitators is determined by the number of participants, consistent with NIEHS guidelines. Annual review of instructional competence is required.
Languages: English
Open enrollment: Yes
Delivery Method: Classroom-based
Course Hours: 4 hours
Credits: N/A
Intended Audience: Community members interested in recognition of potential toxic chemical hazards, the sources of these hazards in the community, health effects, and strategies for reducing exposure.
Prerequisites: N/A
Caveats: This material has been copyrighted by the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training. A recipient of the material other than the federal government may not reproduce it without the permission of the copyright owner. The material was prepared for use by experienced instructors in the training of persons who live in areas where emissions from industrial facilities or commercial products are a concern. Users are cautioned that the subject is constantly evolving. Therefore, the material may require additions, deletions, or modifications to incorporate the effects of that evolution occurring after the date of preparation.
Special Instructions: N/A

Course Owner:
Tim Hilbert - Midwest Consortium
Phone: 513-558-0228
Email: tim.hilbert@uc.edu

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Course Materials:

Materials found on MWC website here TRAINING ( Manual )