Chemical Safety in Construction Technician (CST) Independent Study - Construction

Our Chemical Safety in Construction Technician certification covers:

Chemical Hazard Control
Hazardous Substances Identification
Basic Chemical Terms & Concepts
Routes of Entry into the Body
Bodily Effects
Hazardous Atmospheres
And much more!
Course Outline

Certification:

Chemical Safety in Construction Technician (CST)

Course Objectives:

Most chemicals used in the workplace have some hazard potential. This includes both process chemicals and cleaning chemicals. Employees have both a need and a legal right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to and employers have the responsibility to identify the potential hazards of chemicals, train their employees, and provide proper PPE.

This course is designed to enable you to learn the chemical terms and concepts necessary to understand chemical hazards, to identify the potential hazards of chemicals, and to determine the proper protection required for employees. The course covers general chemical safety as well as chemicals with special requirements for the construction industry.

Learning Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will able to define chemical terms and concepts associated with hazardous materials and understand toxicology implications of hazardous material exposure.

Optional Credits:

There is an online exam. The estimated time required to complete the course is 20 hours, but can be done at the student's own pace.

Two (2) CEUs are offered through the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for this course. If you are interested in receiving CEU s for this course, upon successful completion of the exam please either download the form and instructions here or the obtain form and instructions from a Member Services Representative by calling 800-922-2219.

Recertification:
All NASP certifications require refresher training once every three years. The certifications should be refreshed before their expiration date. Click here for more details.

Click on the link below to register for:

Chemical Safety in Construction Technician (CST)

Chemical Safety in Construction Technician (CST) - Download: $245.00

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Chemical Safety in Construction Course Outline

Chemical Hazard Control
- Concept
- Identifying Responsible Staff
- Identifying Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
- Hazard Communication Program
- Sources of Hazard Information
Hazardous Substances Identification
- Biological Hazards
- Radiation Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Understanding the MSDS
- Understanding Chemical Labels
- Understanding Reference Materials
- DOT Emergency Response Guide
- Hazardous Substance Identification Systems
  - NFPA 704 Hazard Identification System
  - HMIS (HMIG)
  - DOT Hazard Identification System
Basic Chemical Terms & Concepts
- Physical State
- Organic Chemicals
- Hazardous Liquids
- Hazardous Gases
- Flammable Solids
- Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
- Etiologic Agents
- Toxicology
- Vapor Density
- Flammable or Explosive Limits
- Vapor Pressure
- Boiling Point
- Flash Point
- Solubility
- Specific Gravity
- Corrosives - pH
- Explosives
- Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides
- Toxic, Poisonous or Infectious
- Reactivity
- Polymerization
- Toxicology
- Toxicity
- Exposure
Routes of Entry into the Body
- Inhalation
- Absorption
- Ingestion
- Injection
Bodily Effects
- Types
  - Acute Effects
  - Chronic Effects
- Target Organs
  - Etiologic agents
  - Hepotoxin
  - Nephrotoxins
  - Neurotoxins
  - Pulmonary Toxins
  - Mutagens
  - Teratogens
  - Carcinogens
Hazardous Atmospheres
- Flammable
- O² deficient
- Toxic
Hazardous Concentrations
- IDLH
- LD50
- LC50
- TLV
- TWA
- STEL
- PEL
Fire Protection
- The Chemistry of Fire
- Flammable Liquids
- Combustible Liquids
- Explosive Hazard
- Common Fire Hazards
- Protective Measures
Specific Chemical Hazards
- Asbestos in the Construction Industry
  - Asbestos Exposure
  - Construction Activities
  - Common to Asbestos Exposure
  - Work Classifications
    - Class I
    - Class II
    - Class III
    - Class IV
  - Permissible Exposure Limits
  - Monitoring and Assessing Asbestos Hazards
    - Competent Person
    - Initial Exposure Assessment
    - Negative Assessment
    - Requirements of Exposure Monitoring
    - Periodic Monitoring
    - Employee Records
  - Regulated Areas
  - Communicating
  - Warning Signs and Labels
  - Employee Training
  - Methods of Compliance
  - Respirators
  - Protective Clothing
  - Hygiene-related Requirements
- Asphalt Fumes
  - Hazard Summary
  - Identification
  - Exposure Determination
  - Workplace Exposure Limits
  - Ways of Reducing Exposure
- Methylene Chloride in the Construction Industry
  - Requirements
  - Exposure Limits
  - Regulated Areas
  - Exposure Monitoring
  - Medical Surveillance
  - Control Measures
  - Respiratory Protection
  - Hygiene Facilities and Practices
  - Record Keeping
  - Employee Information and Training
- Methylenedianiline in the Construction Industry
  - Regulated Areas
  - Decontamination Areas
  - Communication and Training Requirements
  - Warning Signs
  - Emergency Situations
  - Exposure Monitoring
  - Medical Surveillance
  - Methods of Compliance
  - Compliance Program
  - Control Methods
  - Respiratory Protection
  - Protective Clothing and Equipment
  - Hygiene Facilities and Practices
  - Housekeeping
  - Record Keeping
- The Hazards of Crystalline Silica Dust
  - Chronic Silicosis
  - Accelerated Silicosis
  - Acute Silicosis
  - Exposure to Crystalline Silica
  - Cristobalite
  - Crystalline
  - Exposure Control
  - Free Crystalline Silica
  - Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
  - Tridymite
  - Dust-containment Systems
  - Wet Drilling or Sawing Methods
  - Ventilation
  - Personal Protective Equipment
  - Guidelines for Preventing Silicosis
  - Warning Signs

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