Environmental Field Worker Program
The core curriculum for the EFWP focuses on skills and certifications critical for entry level work in the Environmental Field. Listed are the five modules (70 hrs) covered in the training program.
40 Hour HAZWOPER
- Includes regulatory overview; site characterization; toxicology; hazard recognition; chemical site control; decontamination; medical surveillance; confined space; excavations; air, personal, hazardous material monitoring and sampling; and emergency procedures.
10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety
- Regulatory overview; basic electrical safety; fall protections; excavations; heavy equipment; spill hazards; lock out/tag out; tools and equipment.
2 Hour Lead Hazard Education/History
- History of mining in St. Francois County; mine tailings and waste; health hazards of lead contamination in children and adults.
10 Hour XRF Analyzer/Radiation Safety
- Basic radiation safety; compliance for ionizing radiation; safe use of XRF analyzers; intro to Niton XRF analyzer; overview of applications; alloy and soil analysis.
8 Hour Job Site Training
- Exposed to the envirnomental field, giving a first-hand experience and a review of job site expectations.
The next class scheduled for the Environmental Field Worker Program is
July 16, 2012 through July 26, 2012. All applications must be received by
June 27, 2012.
Application EPA Class
Contact Doug Lawson, Program Manager, 573-518-2295 or dlawson@mineralarea.edu
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