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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Asbestos (NACT 251)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for air pollution inspectors. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain and understanding of the health effects of asbestos exposure and the demolition and renovation NESHAP requirements for asbestos containing buildings. The emphasis is on inspector safety\, case development\, the decision to enter containment\, sampling and decontamination. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for air pollution inspectors. A variety of asbestos issues are discussed in this one-day course.  Since contamination is a major concern when working near asbestos\, safety is emphasized. The aspects of an effective inspection.  Specific coverage is given to health effects of exposure\, containment practices\, sampling procedures\, chain of custody and documentation. \n COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nTO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-training-asbestos-nact-251/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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SUMMARY:Leadership: Who Are These People & Why Do They Hate Me? (Re)Building Trust in Government.
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: WESTAR’s Training Program will host this 2-day leadership training on building trust in government for agency personnel in leadership positions at an agency. \nQuantifiable polls\, research and empirical evidence in the United States shows that people are increasingly suspicious and distrustful of government\, science and expertise\, particularly those public interest initiatives that are perceived to disrupt and change people’s lives.\nCommunity opposition and protest can derail the best plans and intentions. Angry\, cynical and emotional people don’t represent their interests very well\, and simply ignoring or dismissing their skepticism isn’t a productive or effective option. \nManaging public projects and policy requires an understanding of why people feel and react the way they do\, and learning how to better prevent and handle that public emotion and opposition\, to build relationships and rebuild public trust. \nThis course is a highly researched\, time tested\, effective approach for dealing with public anger\, emotion\, fear and opposition associated with public engagement and public information programs. \nThe class builds on proven\, recognized global best practices in public participation and consensus building as well as continually updated and practical research from experts in public outrage\, risk communication and behavioral science. The course helps managers and staff understand and manage authentic public involvement\, and to deal with citizen anger in decision-making and public policy. This is a hands-on\, customized\, dynamic 2- day in person mix of interactive\, large group discussions\, videotape\, small group problem solving with timely\, real-world scenarios and exercises that gives people the understanding\, tools and confidence to manage the tough public issues that they face. \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/leadership-who-are-these-people-why-do-they-hate-me-rebuilding-trust-in-government/
LOCATION:Maricopa County Air Quality Dept\, 301 W. Jefferson Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85003\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: AERMOD Air Quality Dispersion Modeling
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2-day training course is not intended to produce modelers but rather to focus on atmospheric science principles\, model options\, and configurations\, as well as pre- and post-processing steps that ultimately determine the outcome of the modeling study.  The course will develop a solid understanding of regulatory air dispersion modeling fundamentals combined with the application of this knowledge toward solving real-world air quality challenges. Practical and real-world AERMOD examples will be utilized throughout the course to effectively demonstrate how these topics work together to influence model outcomes.  In addition\, hands-on training is incorporated throughout the training to reinforce concepts. \nThe intent of the course is to empower permit engineers and managers with the knowledge and real-world experience needed to quickly assess the validity of model selection\, configuration\, and results interpretation as related to specific regulatory programs. Emphasis is on explaining and demonstrating important modeling concepts that permit writers and managers must understand to make informed and defensible decisions during the permitting process to ensure the permit conditions meet regulatory requirements. \nCOURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 15 attendees.  Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference. \nREGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state\, local or tribal air quality agency staff. \n  \nTO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-training-aermod-air-quality-dispersion-modeling-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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