Abstract |
This course instructs participants in the practices and procedures for monitoring and sampling airborne hazardous materials. It is designed for personnel who evaluate release of airborne hazardous materials at hazardous waste sites or accidental hazardous material releases. Topics that are discussed include air monitoring and sampling programs, air monitoring and sampling techniques, air monitoring and sampling equipment, instrument calibration, exposure guidelines, air dispersion modeling, and health and safety considerations. The course will include operating procedures for specific air monitoring and sampling equipment, as well as strategies for air monitoring and sampling at abandoned hazardous waste sites and for accidental releases of hazardous chemicals. |