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Chemicals of Concern: PCBs

This training package contains an introductory video on PCB as well as training modules related to PCB inventory, PCB management, PCB contaminated site management and PCB elimination. Each module contains presentations and videos. The following modules are offered:

 

  1. PCB Introduction 

  2. PCB Inventory 

  3. PCB Sampling & Screening 

  4. PCB Laboratory Analysis 

  5. PCB Management Plan 

  6. Occupational Health, Safety and Accident prevention & Response 

  7. PCB Handling & Maintenance 

  8. PCB Packaging & Transportation 

  9. PCB Storage 

  10. PCB Contaminated Site Management 

  11. PCB Elimination 

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PCB Introduction

This module provides answers to questions like: What are PCB? In which application are they used? What is the international context and their rule under Stockholm Convention? 

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PCB Inventory

This module explains the basics of PCB inventories such as definition, preparation, inventory teams, protection, and other elements to be taken into account to organize and implement a successful PCB inventory. 

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PCB Sampling & Screening

This module provides information about sampling procedures and screening of PCBs. Mentioned will be, which material and equipment are needed for sampling of transformer oils and soils. Furthermore, step-by-step tutorials are provided for two common screening methods.

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PCB Laboratory Analysis

This module gives useful information about PCB analysis with gas chromatography and what needs to be considered to establish the analysis in a laboratory.

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PCB Management Plan

This module provides information on the national PCB management plan, its objectives and structure as well as guidance for PCB management for facilities.

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Occupational
Health, Safety and Accident prevention
& Response

This module is all about health and safety! It provides information about occupational health and safety in the life cycle of PCBs, safety during sampling and guidance on accident prevention, preparedness and response.

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PCB Handling & Maintenance

When handling or maintaining equipment containing PCBs, special procedures should be applied to ensure the safety of the worker and to protect the environment. In this module we provide insights on such procedures.

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PCB Packaging & Transportation

This module provides safety requirements for the transportation of PCBs inside and outside facilities, including safe packaging and labeling instructions.

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PCB Storage

This module informs about requirements for safe storage of PCBs. The three main aspects to be consider for each PCB storage are discussed such as selection of a location, safety requirements and structural conditions. Hereby it is distinguished between short-term and long-term storage.

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PCB Contaminated Site Management

This module discusses five phases to sustainably manage PCB contaminated sites based in Stockholm Convention guidelines. The phases include site and remediation assessments and remediation management.

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PCB Elimination

The elimination of PCBs is an important part of PCB management. This module presents how to approach the elimination by planning a strategy for treatment or disposal of PCB wastes and presents commonly used technologies.

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