The Environmental Safety and Health program has been permanently closed to all entering students including those wishing to declare the major for fall 2011. Current majors should contact the School of Math Science & Engineering for more information about completing the program.
Max Salazar Hall - Main Campus
Room 563 - 5th Floor
Phone: (505) 224-3561
School of Math, Science and Engineering
CONTACT INFORMATION
Program information is available from the School of Math, Science and Engineering Office at (505) 224-3561.
This program trains students in the operations and procedures that ensure employees operate in the safest possible manner in situations where contact with potentially hazardous materials is likely. Students will learn how to identify and handle hazardous materials including in emergency situations. Appropriate safety methods and work practice controls will be addressed. Students will also learn the signs and labels used to alert personnel of danger.
Career and Educational Opportunities
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) is at the intersection of three Federal regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT). Students will be prepared for entry-level positions as HazMat technicians. Duties might include skills that contain, inspect, analyze and clean up hazardous materials, proper practice for storage, shipping, and disposal of same.
Exit competencies for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.
For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On section.
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