Thursday, September 13, 2012: 10:10 AM-11:10 AM
Iliamna (Hilton Anchorage)
Level of Course: Entry
In a time critical emergency response you cannot take samples and wait for analytical results. Can you provide essential hazardous materials information with a basic field kit and good techniques? This session will cover the Hazard Classification Procedure, a field technique used to determine Department of Transportation (DOT) hazard classifications of unknown materials. Attendees will be able to utilize basic observations and chemistry techniques with a minimal amount of materials to classify unknown chemicals into their DOT classes.
Author:
John West, PE, CHMM