Davenport, IA, March 14, 2018 – Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will offer three Environmental, Health, and Safety classes during the week of April 2, 2018. To register for these classes, please call (563) 441-4100 or go online to http://web2.eicc.edu/forms/mail.html. Our full list of upcoming courses is online at http://eicc.edu/businesses/health-safety-environmental-training/upcoming-classes.aspx. For more information on our EHST courses, please call (563) 441-4083.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard/GHS #186338

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires employers to develop a Written Hazard Communication Program for their employees and to inform and train them on the chemical hazards in the workplace. This course provides an overview of the standard, new GHS label elements and SDS format conforming to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) collection and retention, in-house labeling, placarding systems, proper storage procedures, employee training, and documentation.

Wednesday, April 04, 2018 | 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Cost: $75

EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806

RCRA Awareness Training #186356

This RCRA compliance course is designed for large and small quantity generators and may satisfy both initial and annual refresher training requirements as specified in 40 CFR 265.16. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires that facility personnel be trained to "perform their duties in a way that ensures the facility's compliance" with hazardous waste regulations. This course includes a regulatory overview, how to identify RCRA solid wastes, managing hazardous waste containers, waste storage requirements, manifest preparation and recordkeeping, and worker protection.

Wednesday, April 04, 2018 | 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | Cost: $75

EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training #185427

This course serves as the required training and refresher for shippers and handlers of hazardous materials. Topics include using a hazardous materials table, shipping papers, and preparation of packages for shippers and handlers. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and problems for class discussion.

Friday, April 06, 2018 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Cost: $135

EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806

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For more information about these courses, please contact Nicki Petrillo at 563.441.4083 or email dpetrillo@eicc.edu

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