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UA SafeState Field Services team received the Sam S. May Award

Congratulations to the UA SafeState Field Services team, who received the Sam S. May Award at the Fall 2022 UA campus assembly! The Sam S. May award recognizes exceptional service to UA and its community. Roll Tide to you!

Pictured above: Larry Overstreet, Bonnie Dean, Kalyn Tew, Shay Hamilton and Kevin Covington. Not pictured: Michael Rasbury, Rhonda Hester, Claudia Santiago and Greg Stuckey.

Environmental Programs Courses

Introduction to Industrial Stormwater Management 

February 27, 2024
October 15, 2024

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Federal regulations require stormwater discharges associated with specific categories of industrial activity to be covered under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Successful completion of this 1-day course will provide foundational knowledge for staff to achieve compliance with NPDES permit conditions.

Many activities and processes at industrial facilities are exposed to the weather (material handling and storage, equipment maintenance, etc.) Stormwater runoff that encounters these activities can transport pollutants and contaminate nearby rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Who Should Enroll? 

Employees who oversee or are directly responsible for the stormwater program at a facility; and/or new employees who need a thorough introduction to Industrial Stormwater Management and the regulatory tasks required to achieve compliance.

Course contents will include:

• Stormwater 101 and applicability,
• Development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP),
• Review of best management practices (BMPs),
• Sampling and monitoring strategies, and
• Understanding permit conditions.

 

Spill Prevention, Controls, and Countermeasures

February 28, 2024
October 16, 2024

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This half-day course introduces the concepts and requirements of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule (40 CFR Part 112).

Who Should Enroll? 

Employees required to take the SPCC annual training; and/or new employees who need a thorough introduction to the regulations for handling oil and related materials.

Through practical exercises and discussions, students enrolled in this course will be introduced to the SPCC Rule and understand how to control and respond to spills — ultimately working through the EPA Tier I Qualified Facility Template to develop the skills to implement and maintain a SPCC Plan.

Course material will focus on industrial, commercial, agricultural, and public facilities using or storing oil; and will cover topics including rule applicability, general rule requirements, prevention measures, secondary containment, inspection procedures, spill response, and notifications.

Introduction to ISO 14001 and the Internal Audit 

March 5-6, 2024
October 22-23, 2024

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ISO 14001 is a globally accepted standard that outlines the implementation of an effective environmental management system (EMS).

Who Should Enroll? 

This introductory course provides a thorough review of the ISO 14001 standard and a focus on the internal auditing process, and will benefit employees at all levels (entry level, mid-level management, and employees involved with environmental aspects of a company).

Environmental aspects and compliance discussions will include hazardous and solid wastes, water, air, chemicals, regulatory reporting, and more.

Making the Connection to EMS

Although geared toward ISO 14001 standards, developing a functional EMS is a key component in meeting environmental compliance obligations, and crucial when seeking a competitive advantage and gaining the trust of stakeholders.

*It is not a pre-requisite that your company be ISO 14001 certified to benefit from this course.

UA SafeState Announces New Safety and Health Certificate Recipients

Several dedicated safety and health professionals received Construction or General Industry Safety and Health Management Program Certificates this past quarter from UA SafeState’s OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTI-EC).

In order to earn their certificates, recipients were required to complete nearly 100 hours of classroom training in at least six courses and demonstrate their expertise by examination. We commend them for this accomplishment and applaud their efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of co-workers on the job.