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The Care and Feeding of Field Equipment

September 13, 2024

Course Description:

Environmental decisions need data that accurately represent environmental conditions. The data relies on the ability of the field sampling operations to collect and maintain the integrity of the samples they collect. A sample that is improperly collected or preserved will not accurately represent the chemical or biological conditions at the sampling source. Laboratory test results derived from improperly collected samples will not provide usable results for making informed decisions.

Representative samples require proper selection of the sampling site, and the use of appropriate sample collection and sample measurement equipment. To ensure a representative sample, the sample collection equipment must be of appropriate material construction, suitable for the sample to be collected and working properly. Sample measurement equipment must be fully operational and must have been calibrated and/or verified to ensure accurate measurement results.

This webinar will focus on the general concepts relating to the basics of proper selection, use, calibration and maintenance of sample collection and field measurement equipment.

Leaning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of using appropriate and properly maintained equipment during the sampling event;
  • have resources evaluate and or select sampling equipment suitable for the sample sources and chemical or biological parameters to be collected;
  • have resources to select proper field measurement equipment;
  • understand the basic concepts of calibration and verification;
  • understand the proper use of primary and secondary standards; and
  • understand the importance of maintaining sampling and measurement equipment and checking for expected performance before deployment.

Intended Audience:

This course is designed for FSMOs, Samplers, Quality Managers

Cost:

$110 per person for TNI members
$125 per person for TNI non-members
$525 per group of 5-10 students at same location for TNI members
$600 per group of 5-10 students at same location for TNI non-members

 


No certificates are automatically provided with this training. A Certificate of Completion (CoC) ($30 per person) or Certificate of Attendance (CoA) ($20 per person) may be purchased during or after registration or webcast purchase. A passing score of at least 70% must be received on the exam in order to receive CEUs and a CoC. Scores of less than 70% will receive a Certificate of Attendance at no reduced fee. For a CoA you will not need to take the quiz and you will not receive CEUs. To receive your certificate, contact Paul Junio at [email protected] with date of purchase and date of training completion. See FAQs for additional information.

Format:
Webinar

Start Date:
Friday 13th September 2024, 11:00am EDT

Length:
4 hours

CEUs: 0.4

Presented By:

Silky Labie

About the Presenter:
The principals of ELCAT, LLC collectively have over 70 years of experience in laboratory and field quality management. ELCAT, LLC provides extensive training of laboratory and field personnel in sampling techniques, quality management and training that addresses the requirements of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). It performs readiness audits for laboratories who desire to improve their quality system for the purposes of NELAP accreditation. ELCAT presents training and presentations on quality-related topics such as method performance, data integrity, corrective and preventive actions, root-cause analysis, data usability, and the role of quality managers. The company is used exclusively by the University of Florida Center for Training, Research & Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) for all off-site training of field personnel. It is regularly asked to provide presentations at the Florida Society of Environmental Analysts (FSEA) meetings. ELCAT, LLC has also provided training and presentations for New York City, the State of Virginia, and The NELAC Institute (TNI).



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