SS-11 Soil Sample Handling and Processing Using U.S. EPA Method 5035B – Introduction; Use of Volumetric Sample Collection Methods

  • Teacher: Gillian Nielsen
  • Level: Intermediate
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  • Price: $ 159.00
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Soil Sample Handling and Processing Using U.S. EPA Method 5035B – Introduction; Use of Volumetric Sample Collection Methods

Description

Traditional methods of soil sample collection and handling for volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis are fraught with error and result in negative bias associated with data generated by laboratory analysis of these soil samples. This series of two modules (SS-11 and SS-12) explains why collecting soil samples for VOCs using “zero headspace” techniques is not valid and may, in fact, introduce significant bias and error; how conventional bulk matrix sampling practices can result in biased samples; and why laboratory sub-sampling of soil samples introduces error.  Learn how proper implementation of U.S. EPA Method 5035B will result in collection and analysis of samples that much more accurately reflect in-situ field conditions and will result in much more accurate data.  While Method 5035B is not a “new” method in the U.S., it is being increasingly adopted in countries other than the U.S. Unfortunately, both in the U.S. and internationally the method is widely misunderstood and is often poorly implemented in the field. This series of two modules uses a comprehensive series of classroom and field videos to provide definitive guidance on what the intent of Method 5035B is, how to correctly implement both volumetric sampling methods and chemical preservation/extraction methods in the field, and how to avoid common field errors when implementing Method 5035B that can result in either negative or positive biases (or both) during sampling. Correct field procedures are illustrated through the use of “how-to” field videos.  While you may opt to take just one of these modules, it is strongly recommended that you take both modules in the prescribed order if you want comprehensive coverage of the subject.

  • How Volatiles are Lost From Soil Samples
  • Problems With Traditional Soil Sampling Methods for VOCs
  • Limitations of Using Liners for VOC Sample Collection
  • Objectives of Method 5035B
  • Volumetric Sample Collection – How it Works, Equipment Options, Common Errors
  • ASTM Standard Practice D 6418 for Using EnCore Samplers
  • Advantages and Limitations of Volumetric Sample Collection Methods

Total CEUs for Module SS-11: 1 CEU

Price

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1 Day: $ 159.00

Teacher

Gillian Nielsen

Gillian Nielsen is Vice President of Nielsen Ground-Water Science, Inc. the parent company of The Nielsen Environmental E-School and The Nielsen Environmental Field School.  She is also Chairman of the International Certification Program for Environmental Samplers and Specialists.  She has 37 years of International experience as an environmental and ground-water consultant and trainer.  During her professional career she has developed, managed and implemented ground-water monitoring and sampling programs, soil gas monitoring investigations, multimedia environmental sampling programs, RCRA compliance audits, environmental site assessments and remediation programs at hazardous and non-hazardous waste sites in the U.S. and Canada. She has also played a key role in the development and management of corporate standard operating procedures as well as health and safety procedures and policies. 

Gillian specializes in developing and instructing a wide variety of field practice-oriented training programs for private industry, consulting firms, state and Federal regulatory agencies, universities, professional and trade associations. She has lectured extensively and taught hundreds of field courses on the topics of ground-water monitoring and sampling, environmental sampling and field sample analysis, design and implementation of soil gas investigations and RCRA compliance throughout the U.S. as well as Canada, England, Guatemala, Mexico and Australia. Gillian also conducts 8-hour health and safety refresher training courses for clients across the U.S. who are involved in environmental contamination investigation and remediation projects. In addition to training, she works closely with industry and consulting firms as a consultant conducting audits of field investigation activities, negotiating with PRPs and regulatory agencies, developing corporate standard operating procedures and health and safety plans and providing technical reviews of site investigation reports. She also works closely with environmental instrumentation companies in the evaluation of new equipment and in development of new instrumentation. 

Gillian was a 16-year member of the Editorial Board of Ground-Water Monitoring and Remediation and a member of the ASTM Subcommittee D-18.21 task group on ground-water sampling. She is the recipient of Ground Water Publishing Company's Outstanding Service Award for her work on the editorial board of the journal Ground-Water Monitoring and Remediation and has received several Standards Development Awards from ASTM. She has authored a number of scientific papers and written many ASTM Standards dealing with ground-water sampling, soil-gas monitoring, field analysis of environmental samples, and field decontamination procedures, and was a contributing author for first (1991) and second (2006) editions of The Practical Handbook of Environmental Site Characterization and Ground-Water Monitoring as well as Technical Guidance on Low-Flow Purging and Sampling and Minimum- Purge Sampling (2002). She is also a co-editor and contributing author of the text The Essential Handbook of Ground-Water Sampling, published in January 2007. Gillian frequently provides technical reviews of state and Federal regulatory agency technical guidance documents. Gillian holds B.Sc. degrees in geography (hydrology) and biology (aquatic) from Trent University in Ontario Canada.

Courses by this teacher

Name Level Release Date
ES-01: Planning an Effective EnvironmentalSampling ProgramThe Sampling Analysis Plan 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-02: Developing A Conceptual Site Model & Fine Tuning it With Site Reconnaissance 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-03: Strategies for Three-Dimensional Sampling of Environmental Media 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-04: Field Equipment Decontamination Procedures for Multi-Media Environmental Sampling 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-05: Field Quality Assurance/Quality Control Practices for Multi-Media Environmental Sampling 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-06: Environmental Sample Handling and Shipment 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-07: Documentation of Environmental Sampling Events 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-13: Soil Sample Handling and Processing Using U.S. EPA Method 5035B – Introduction; Use of Volumetric Sample Collection Methods 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-14: Soil Sample Handling and Processing Using U.S. EPA Method 5035B – Use of Chemical Preservation/Extraction Methods 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-15: Field Sample Analysis Options for Soil Samples 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-25 Field Water-Quality Indicator Parameter Measurement During Well Purging 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-26 Ground-Water Sample Filtration 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-27 Ground-Water Sample Preservation 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-28 Overview of Aquatic Systems and Sampling Strategies for Surface Water 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-29 Overview of Surface-Water Sampling Devices 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-30 Overview of Sampling Strategies and Sampling Devices for Sediment 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-31 Waste Sampling Strategies and Methods -- Planning a Waste Sampling Program; Sampling Strategies and Devices for Drums, Tanks and Other Containers 01/29/2017 22:03:52
ES-32 Waste Sampling Strategies and Methods -- Sampling Strategies and Devices for Dumps and Landfills; Stockpiles and Waste Piles; Lagoons, Basins and Pits; Artifactual Sampling 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-16 Field Decontamination Procedures for Ground-Water Sampling Equipment 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-17 Field Quality Assurance/Quality Control Practices for Ground-Water Sampling Events 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-25 Field Water-Quality Indicator Parameter Measurement During Well Purging 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-26 Ground-Water Sample Filtration 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-27 Ground-Water Sample Preservation 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-28 Ground-Water Sample Handling and Shipment 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-29 Documentation of Ground-Water Sampling Events 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-01 Planning an Effective Soil Sampling Program – The Sampling & Analysis Plan 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-02 Developing a Conceptual Site Model and Fine-Tuning it With Site Reconnaissance 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-03 Strategies for Three-Dimensional Sampling of Soil 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-04 Field Equipment Decontamination Procedures for Soil Sampling 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-05 Field Quality Assurance/Quality Control Practices for Soil Sampling 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-11 Soil Sample Handling and Processing Using U.S. EPA Method 5035B – Introduction; Use of Volumetric Sample Collection Methods 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-12 Soil Sample Handling and Processing Using U.S. EPA Method 5035B – Use of Chemical Preservation/Extraction Methods 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-13 Field Sample Analysis Options for Soil Samples 01/29/2017 22:03:52
SS-16 Soil Sample Handling and Shipment 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-15 Planning and Executing a Successful Ground-Water Sampling Event 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-16 Field Decontamination Procedures for Ground-Water Sampling Equipment 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-17 Field Quality Assurance/Quality Control Practices for Ground-Water Sampling Events 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-25 Field Water-Quality Indicator Parameter Measurement During Well Purging 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-26 Ground-Water Sample Filtration 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-27 Ground-Water Sample Preservation 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-28 Ground-Water Sample Handling and Shipment 01/29/2017 22:03:52
GWM-29 Documentation of Ground-Water Sampling Events 01/29/2017 22:03:52
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