Storm Water Pollution Prevention for Industrial Operations
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), storm water pollution from point sources and nonpoint sources is a challenging water quality problem. Unlike pollution from industry or sewage treatment facilities, which is caused by a discrete number of sources, storm water pollution is caused by the daily activities of people everywhere. Storm water runoff is the most common cause of water pollution.
Upon completion of this learning event, employees will demonstrate knowledge of storm water pollution and how to prevent it. Employees will learn to identify major points of storm water pollution and its impact, how storm water carries pollution, and the importance of their role in carrying out storm water pollution prevention Best Management Practices. This course is provided to assist the employer in meeting the requirements of EPA Regulation 40 CFR Part 122. There are no specific training requirements under the regulation.
Relevant Standards: EPA 40 CFR 122
- Linear Duration/min: 00:30:00
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is intended for employees and health and safety officers at small- to medium-sized companies that want to comply with existing federal storm water pollution prevention regulations.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- STW 1.1.0 Introduction and objectives 01:37
- STW 1.2.0 Identify and define unique characteristics of water 01:13
- STW 1.3.0 Define ‘watershed’ and ‘storm water’ 01:35
- STW 1.4.0 Recognize the impact of the storm water pollution problem 01:09
- STW 1.5.0 Identify and define factors that affect storm water pollution 02:27
- STW 1.6.0 Recognize how storm water travels and its role in the hydrologic cycle 00:42
- STW 1.7.0 Identify major industrial sources of storm water pollution 01:04
- STW 1.8.0 Define ‘storm water pollution prevention’ 00:17
- STW 1.9.0 Recognize and define storm water pollution prevention best management practices 01:45
