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  Waste Sampling

 

Williams Engineering Services offers Waste Sampling Training, with emphasis on hazardous, PCB, and radioactive waste sampling.  Topics covered include:

 
bulletWhy waste is sampled.
bulletImportance of defensible samples.
bulletImportance of proper, complete documentation.
bulletSampling guidance documents.
bulletThe sampling process, from beginning to end.
bulletComponents of a sampling request and information required to perform sampling.

Waste Sampling

 

 

Sampling

Knowledge of the items required in a work package prior to start of sampling activities.
Reconciliation of container information provided as part of a sampling request with that on a container to be sampled.
Selection of suitable sampling method for a particular waste matrix.
Contamination control and equipment decontamination.
 
bulletOperation of various sampling equipment, including corer, COLIWASA, scoop, etc., as well as techniques (snips, scissors, drill, sawzall, etc.) for debris sampling.
bulletAuthoritative sampling based on visual inspection for contamination.
bulletRandom sampling based on a grid system.
bulletSampling the correct points in various waste containers.
bulletTypes of field samples and QC samples.
bulletForming and properly mixing composite samples.
bulletFilling sample bottles, preparing sample labels, and preparing and applying COC seals.
bulletPreparing sample COCs.
bulletApplying TIDs to waste containers.
bulletSample preservation.
bulletField log book entries.
bulletProper discard of waste generated during sampling activities.
bulletProper turn over of samples to analytical laboratory.
bulletSampling to satisfy waste acceptance criteria (e.g., TSCA Incinerator).

 

Sampling personnel will become familiar with the technical and regulatory aspects of waste sampling and will understand the waste sampling process, including sampling process initiation by sample request/work package, sampling preparation activities, sampling activities, sampling documentation, and sample transfer to the analytical laboratory under chain of custody.  In addition to receiving classroom instruction, each attendee will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience by obtaining samples from simulated wastes (e.g., absorbent or water) using the techniques presented during the classroom instruction.  Finally, each student will receive copies of relevant sampling resources (e.g., SW-846 Chapter 9) and classroom presentation materials.  A sample of the classroom presentation material is available here; a listing of the sampling resources provided is available here.

 

The resources CD-ROM can be ordered without attending the training course, as can the other training course materials.  Click here for additional information.

 

Waste Sampling Training is currently offered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as well as at other locations with sufficient student interest (minimum 5 students).  Customized versions suited to particular sites and organizations are also possible.  For a list of scheduled training dates, click here.

 

For more information about the Waste Sampling Training course, schedule, locations, or customized versions, contact:

 

Mike Williams, Ph.D., P.E.
e-mail: mewilliams@wescinc.com
Phone: (865) 207-0571
¨  (606) 387-6361
Fax: (877) 608-5508

 

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