Animal Waste Management Systems — Type B

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Why Are We Here?

• Statutory Requirement
• Water Quality Issues
• Other Issues
• Program Objectives
• Review Questions

Chapter 2: System Components and Operation — Type B

• Collection and Transfer
• Storage and Treatment Systems
• Innovative and New Management Practices
• Transport and Utilization
• Pasture Management
• Review Questions

Chapter 3: Waste Management Plans

• Components of a Waste Management Plan
• Components of a Waste Utilization Plan
• What Do I Need to Know About Sources?
• What Do I Need to Know About Crops and Amounts?
• What Do I Need to Know About Placement?
• What Do I Need to Know About Timing?
• Best Management Practices
• Review Questions

Chapter 4: Tools for the Plan

• Waste Analysis
• Soil Analysis
• Plant Analysis
• Other Testing
• Review Questions

Chapter 5: Proper Application of Waste Products — Type B

• What Buffers Are Required When I Make Land Applications?
• Irrigation Scheduling
• Application Using Spreader Equipment
• Review Questions
• Conversion Factors and Important Formulas
• Example Problems

Chapter 6: Record Keeping

• Records Management
• Review Questions
• Example Problems

Chapter 7: Safety and Emergency Action Plans

• Dangerous Gases
• Effect of Air Quality on Human Health
• Safety Precautions with Manure Storage
• Vehicle Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Responsibilities of the Site Supervisor
• Responsibilities of the Employer
• Responsibilities of the Employee
• Immunization
• Working in a Confined Space
• Fire Prevention and Protection
• Emergency Action Plans
• Review Questions

Chapter 8: Consequences of Improper Management

• Regulatory and Legal Issues
• Community Issues, or Good Neighbor Policy
• Third-Party Lawsuits
• Production Issues
• Environmental Stewardship
• Review Questions

Resources and Technical Assistance — Appendix A

Publication List — Appendix B

NCDA Analysis Forms — Appendix C

Odor and Insect Control Checklists — Appendix D

Example Exam Questions (Type B) — Appendix E

General Permits/Waste Management Plans — Appendix F

Required Records — Appendix G

Continuing Education Materials — Appendix H

Calibration Worksheets — Appendix I

Regulatory Documents — Appendix J