This course provides an overview of environmental issues in the context of paving operations. It describes principles and best practices to be aware of in order to prevent potential pollution that could result during paving projects.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - Discuss the importance of environmental awareness in paving operations
- List different sources of pollution on the job site
- Describe commonly used Best Management Practices for pollution prevention
- Identify the procedure for responding to a spill
- Discuss common environmental monitoring techniques
Topics: - Overview
- Environmental Issues
- Objectives of Environmental Awareness
- Types of Discharges
- Spills
- Best Management Practices
- Operational
- Good Housekeeping
- Preventative Maintenance
- Spill Prevention and Emergency Cleanup
- Spill Kits
- Spill Response Procedures
- Employee Training
- Proper Paving Practices
- Source Control
- Loading and Unloading Areas
- Aboveground Tanks
- Liquid Containers
- Release Agents
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Fueling at Dedicated Stations
- Treatment
- Oil/Water Separators
- Infiltration and Detention Ponds
- Sediment Traps
- Chemical Treatment Systems
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Monitoring and Inspections
- pH
- Oil Sheen
- Other Pollutants
- Summary
| | Course Type: |  Guided |
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| Duration: | 30 minute(s) |
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| Assessment: | 10 question quiz |
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| Access for: | 1 Year(s) |
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| Prerequisites: | n/a |
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| PDHs: | 0.5 Credit(s)  |
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| CPDs: | 0.5 Point(s) |
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