Waste Sampling Training

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

Why waste is sampled.

Importance of defensible samples.

Importance of proper, complete documentation.

Sampling guidance documents.

The sampling process, from beginning to end.

Components of a sampling request and information required to perform sampling.

Waste 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.

Operation of various sampling equipment, including corer, COLIWASA, scoop, etc., as well as techniques (snips, scissors, drill, sawzall, etc.) for debris sampling.

Authoritative sampling based on visual inspection for contamination.

Random sampling based on a grid system.

Sampling the correct points in various waste containers.

Types of field samples and QC samples.

Forming and properly mixing composite samples.

Filling sample bottles, preparing sample labels, and preparing and applying COC seals.

Preparing sample COCs.

Applying TIDs to waste containers.

Sample preservation.

Field log book entries.

Proper discard of waste generated during sampling activities.

Proper turn over of samples to analytical laboratory.

Sampling 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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