Hazard Management in Emergency Response Operations
ENMT 310 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: An overview of emergency planning and the management of disaster response operations. The objective is to work safely in a hazardous environment and to prepare hazardous substances for transportation, processing, and disposal. Regulations, laws, and practices related to human-made and natural hazards and emergency preparedness are examined. Topics include the relationships between industrial processes and hazardous substances and elements of hazardous substances emergency planning, such as direction and control of emergency preparedness, response, and remediation. Review also covers preparation of emergency plans, methodology of disaster response, and performance of emergency operations. Practical exercises demonstrate how to prepare emergency plans for handling emergencies.
