Human Health Risk Assessment Course - Sacramento, CA

The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents:

Human Health Risk Assessment Workshop
Practical Approaches to Estimating Risk and Developing Site-Specific Cleanup Levels
Course ID: REM-402 ( 2 days )
April 2-3, 2009, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
ExecuTrain - Sacramento
1860 Howe Ave, Suite 250
Sacramento, California

Instructor: Lynn Spence, PE,
Spence Environmental Engineering

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Description: Risk assessments are now being performed at almost all sites, whether part of a Risk-Based Correction Action (RBCA) analysis, to determine remediation strategies, or for litigation support and prevention. This class is hands-on, covering all the steps in a risk assessment. Emphasis will be placed on fate and transport modeling to estimate exposure point concentrations. RISC software will be used for classroom exercises, however the principles learned are readily applicable to other risk assessment software. Each participant will have their own computer workstation throughout the class.

Course Topics:

Overview of the risk assessment process
Exposure assessment
Principles of contaminant fate and transport modeling
Assessment of vapor intrusion to indoor air with the Johnson and Ettinger Model
Vadose zone and groundwater models

Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA)
Calculation of site-specific cleanup levels
Using the RISC software for both fate and transport analysis and risk assessment
Sensitivity analysis
Risk issues with total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH)

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of risk assessment protocols;
Understand key fate and transport principles;
Use and apply the RISC software;
Complete technically defensible risk assessments;
Provide peer reviews of risk assessments developed by others;
Understand the RBCA process and how risk assessment fits in; and
Distinguish between key input parameters and less important inputs for fate and transport models and risk assessment.

About the Instructor: Lynn Spence has 22 years experience in environmental engineering, risk assessments, contaminant transport modeling and remedial investigations. Lynn has developed several publicly available software programs including RISC, the API Decision Support System for risk assessments, and the API's TPH RBCA software. Lynn has taught many risk assessment short courses for both the private sector and for regulatory agencies.

Intended Audience: This course is designed for environmental professionals who need to perform risk assessments or apply RBCA protocols, environmental managers who need to understand key principles around risk assessment, and regulators reviewing risk assessment and RBCA submittals.

Prerequisites: A working knowledge of RBCA and knowledge of site characterization skills such as evaluating site analytical data and delineating a source.

Education Level: Intermediate

Course Materials: Participants will receive course proceedings and reference materials.

Continuing Education Units: 1.3

What to Bring: Calculator, pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Also, please bring questions about current projects relating to risk assessment or fate and transport modeling. Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day.

Registration: $895 (*$795 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.