FIR 129◊ Hazardous Materials

3 credits

Basic safety and procedural factors relating to the following areas are stressed: recognition and identification of hazardous materials; labeling; flammable liquids, gases, corrosives and poisons; flammable solids; explosives; radioactive materials; oxidizers and organic peroxides; DOT emergency-response guide; EPA, ESDA and related topics.

Lecture: 3 hours