EHS 130 - Characteristics of Hazardous Materials

Institution:

Wayne County Community College District

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Description:

PrerequisiteCHM 105 This course is designed to teach the hazards of each class of hazardous materials. Some of the classes of hazardous materials arehydrocarbons, flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, flammable solids, cryogenic gases, oxidizing agents, plastics, corrosives, organic peroxides, explosives, radioactivity, water and air reactive materials. The course will also present information needed for the first responder to be able to recognize and manage the hazardous materials incident.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcccd.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 496-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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