Toxicology (HAZWOPER)
Overview/Description
This course focuses on the study of poisons, their safe limits, and their adverse effects on living organisms. While the subject of toxicology is complex, it is necessary to understand the basic concepts in order to make logical decisions concerning the protection of personnel from chemical exposure.
The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- define the types of toxic agents
- identify the four routes by which toxicants enter the body
- recognize adverse responses to toxic chemical exposure
- identify the principles of chemical exposure limits
- describe the factors that influence the adverse effects of chemical exposure
Target Audience
Regular hazardous waste site workers and managers
Expected Duration
1.0
Lesson Objectives:
Toxicology (HAZWOPER)
define categories of chemical toxins.
identify terms describing routes of entry into the body of hazardous substances.
identify signs and effects of toxic exposure.
define terms associated with exposure to toxic chemicals.
identify terms that describe the various combined effects of two chemicals.
Course Number: SAH0482