Course Description

This entry-level course presents a broad overview of the major aspects of air pollution control. The lessons include information about pollutants, pollutant sources, effects of pollution, dispersion of pollutants, measurement and control of emissions, laws and regulations pertaining to air pollution control, and other related topics. This course is a recommended background course for all areas of study in the APTI curriculum.

Course Objective

·          Learn how to recognize the importance of environmental values in decision making

·          Learn how to avoid serious and irreversible damage to the environment

·          Learn some of the current common pollution prevention techniques being used by   industry today

·          Encourage dialogue with like-minded individuals on specific issues of concern in their organizations and the opportunity to develop regional networks to address common issues

·          Encourage the "buy green” concept or the use of more environmentally friendly products

·          Assist the participants in obtaining a better appreciation of Agenda 21 (The Rio De Janeiro Conference on the Environment) and its inter-relationship amongst all the countries of the world

·         Show and emphasize the close relationship between human health & safety and the environment

·         Methodologies for the cleanup of contaminated land and the various parameters involved

·          The basic requirements of ISO 14001 and its relationship to ISO 9001

·          That each participant will know how to obtain environmental performance improvement through the implementation of ISO 14001

Who Should attend?

o        Health & Safety and Environmental Managers

o        Staff responsible for managing hazardous wastes

o        Laboratory Technicians

o        Staff wishing to reduce risk and liability arising from polluting events

o        Technical assistants and anyone who has a role to play in environmental matters of the Organization

Course Outline

·         History of Air Pollution Control

·         Health and Environmental Effects of Air Pollution

·         Transport and Dispersion of Air Pollutants

·         Air Quality Management

·         Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

·         Measurement of Emissions from Stationary Sources

·         Emission Inventories

·         Laws and Regulations

·         Control of Emissions from Stationary Sources

·         Control of Emissions from Mobile Sources

·         Pollution Prevention

·         Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

·         Indoor Air