Environmental Monitoring

This operator education course will examine accident investigation, identify the components of a prevention program, and describe how to implement the program. Treatment plant safety reflects literally thousands of hazards. Preparation for all hazards, regardless of their chance of occurring in one’s particular circumstances, is an almost impossible task. However, implementation of an accident investigation program can effectively focus a facility on safety issues..

1. Understand why accidents should be investigated.
2. Know who should investigate accidents.
3. Understand accident investigation follow-up.
4. Be able to apply accident investigation concepts.

This course will investigate different types of algae and their affect on water treatment processes and water quality. In addition, methods to control algae in surface water will be discussed.

1. Describe the effects of algae on daily lives.
2. List the four identification categories of alg.
3. Discuss how structure relates to different algae.
4. Describe indicators for water quality.
5. List common algae problems found in raw water.
6. Identify algae problems that may exist in treated water.
7. Identify methods for chemical control of algae.

In the water industry, many tasks take place in confined spaces. Confined space entry is hazardous and failure to follow proper safety measures can end in death. This operator education course will explain the dangers associated with Confined Space Entry, elements of a permit required CSE program and give an overview of proper entry procedures.

1. Understand what constitutes a confined space.
2. Understand hazards of confined spaces.
3. Be aware of other dangers associated with confined space entry.
4. Understand entry procedures.
5. Understand why confined space entry accidents still happen.