EHST Program
	Detailed Information
	Program Competencies

Adopted by the EHST Advisory Committee October 10, 2000. The letter "X" denotes a critical competency.
I-Communication Skills
X	1	demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
X	2	demonstrate problem solving skills
X	3	prepare technical reports
X	4	use computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet tools
X	5	locate and use appropriate technical resources in occupational health
II-Basic Scientific Principles
X	1	demonstrate a working knowledge of the chemistry of hazardous materials
X	2	apply metric measurements to industrial hygiene sampling
	3	apply algebra and elementary statistics to occupational health
	4	apply elementary principles of sound and radiation physics
III-Occupational Safety
A-safety programs
X	1	demonstrate hazard identification and develop hazard controls
	2	demonstrate hazard tracking and trend analysis
X	3	perform routine workplace health and safety inspections
	4	perform hazard awareness training sessions
	5	apply basic principles of worker's compensation
	6	comply with OSHA record-keeping requirements for occupational injuries
B-OSHA compliance
X	1	find applicable regulations in OSHA Standards
	2	implement chemical hazard communication plan (HCP)
	3	implement chemical hygiene plan (CHP)
	4	develop hazard identification guidelines
	5	apply information from material safety data sheets
	6	respond to container labeling provisions
	7	maintain chemical inventories consistent with HCP
	8	implement an exposure control plan for bloodborne pathogens (BBP)
	9	recognize confined space hazards and comply with permit program
	10	demonstrate a familiarity with industrial fire protection
	11	implement energy control program
	12	apply basic principles of electrical safety
IV-Industrial Hygiene
A-perform analysis for airborne contaminants
X	1	find and interpret sampling/analytical procedures for air contaminants
	2	select appropriate media for particulate and gas/vapor sampling
	3	differentiate between area vs. personal sampling
	4	differentiate between integrated vs. instantaneous sampling
	5	document personal sampling procedures and measurements
X	6	calibrate personal sampling pump with primary and secondary standards
	7	assemble sampling trains for particulate and gas/vapor sampling
	8	perform gravimetric analysis
	9	select field blank samples as needed
	10	label and package samples for off-site analysis
	11	correct volumetric measurements to standard conditions
	12	calculate concentrations of airborne contaminants from analytical results
	13	compare results with applicable standards
	14	choose appropriate direct-reading instruments for gas/vapor sampling
X	15	calibrate direct-reading instruments
	16	understand limitations of direct-reading instruments
B-ventilation
X	1	apply basic principles of industrial ventilation
	2	perform face velocity measurements on laboratory fume hoods
	3	perform differential pressure measurements
	4	perform Pitot traverse
C-respiratory protection
	1	Implement a respiratory protection program according to OSHA standards
X	2	select appropriate respiratory protection equipment for particular hazards
X	3	perform qualitative fit testing of respirators
D-industrial noise and environment
X	1	perform industrial noise survey.
	2	measure TWA noise exposure using noise dosimeter.
	3	interpret industrial noise measurements in terms of relevant standards
	4	perform heat stress measurements using WBGT
V-Hazardous Materials Response
	1	implement spill response guidelines
X	2	apply basic hazard and risk assessment techniques
X	3	select and use proper personal protective equipment for incident response
	4	understand basic hazardous materials terms
	5	apply basic toxicology of hazardous materials
	6	find relevant information in hazardous materials reference materials
	7	perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations
	8	implement decontamination procedures.
	9	implement relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures.
	10	implement the employer's emergency response plan.
	11	use field survey instruments to identify and classify known and unknown materials
	12	function within an Incident Command System
	13	apply basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior
VI-Environmental Management
	1	demonstrate familiarity with guidelines for safe handling of materials
	2	apply DOT HAZMAT requirements
	3	apply DOT emergency response regulations
X	4	identify classes of hazardous waste according to RCRA regulations
X	5	properly classify and segregate stored hazardous wastes
	6	Prepare "lab packs" according to appropriate RCRA and DOT regulations
	7	demonstrate familiarity with requirements of: CAA, CWA, CERCLA, SARA Title III

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