Date/Time: September 24-25, 2025 @ 10:00 – 3:00 Eastern
Location: Online
Instructor: Andrew Shroads (SC&A, Inc.)
Course Registration Link – Register by September 17, 2025
Who Should Attend: This is an introductory course designed for agency inspectors and permit writers who conduct onsite visits to regulated facilities.
About this Course: This course presents safety procedures for inspecting and evaluating air pollution control systems. Practical techniques are described to aid plant operations personnel and regulatory agency inspectors in minimizing health and safety hazards. Emphasis is placed on the early recognition and avoidance of problems. Unique combinations of hazards found around air pollution control systems are presented. The use of personal protection equipment is discussed. This course is intended to supplement general industrial hygiene and safety procedures which should be followed by all personnel engaged in field work.
Learning Objectives: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the information associated with expected safety procedures that should be followed when evaluating air pollution control systems. Attendees will be able to identify critical safety parameters associated with the following potential hazards encountered in an inspection:
• Inhalation hazards
• Burn hazards
• Electrical shock hazards
• Explosion and fire hazards
• Proper ladder climbing techniques
• Hazards involved in walking on elevated surfaces
• Ground level walking hazards
• Eye hazards
• Heat and cold stress
• Confined space entry
• Use of portable inspection instruments
• Elements of a good safety program
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led course
How to Register: See the U.S. EPA LMS Frequently Asked Questions for how to create an account, register for a course, and other common functions.
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LADCO Training Coordinator: Zac Adelman (adelman@ladco.org)
Accessibility Statement
LADCO strives to host inclusive, accessible training events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully with the instructor and course content. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Zac Adelman (adelman@ladco.org | 847-720-7880).
