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HAZWOPER: Refresher for Emergency Responders: Exposure Monitoring and Sampling

The HAZWOPER: Refresher for Emergency Responders: Exposure Monitoring and Sampling course aims to educate participants about the objectives, pros and cons of exposure monitoring and sampling, the variations and regularity of monitoring and sampling, the tools required and their calibration and upkeep prerequisites, the strategies for acquiring samples, and the significance of understanding result data and retaining precise records of gathered samples.

HAZWOPER: Refresher for Emergency Responders: Exposure Monitoring and Sampling

COURSE OVERVIEW

The HAZWOPER: Refresher for Emergency Responders: Exposure Monitoring and Sampling course intends to educate participants about the objectives, pros and cons of exposure monitoring and sampling, the variations and regularity of monitoring and sampling, the tools required and their calibration and upkeep prerequisites, the strategies for acquiring samples, and the significance of understanding result data and retaining precise records of gathered samples.

COURSE TOPICS

The online HAZWOPER: Refresher for Emergency Responders: Exposure Monitoring & Sampling course encompasses the following topics:

  • 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

By the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the purpose of monitoring and sampling and what hazards are detectable
  • Outline the benefits and drawbacks 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

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 40 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 40 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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