Block Xvii – Hazardous Material/hazardous Waste (Hazmat/hazwaste)

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Hazardous material (HAZMAT) is defined as

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any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled

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HAZMAT storage and inspection

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stowage locations shall be inspected weekly and quarterly; the inspections should consist of tightness of closure, corrosion, leakage, improper or inadequate labeling, and shelf-life

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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MSDS’s are technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition, chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling and use.

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The six categories of HAZMAT are:

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- Flammable or combustible materials
- Aerosol containers
- Toxic materials
- Corrosive materials (including acids and bases)
- Oxidizing materials
- Compressed gases

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Secondary labeling of HAZMAT

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When removed from the original container is essential to identifying what is inside of a container

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HAZMAT Authorized Use List (AUL).

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A current inventory of HAZMAT, chemical substances, or components known or suspected to contain HAZMAT used for local acquisition and use. Local workcenters or codes should maintain a current inventory of items authorized for local use and keep it current

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Training for all hands should include the following

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- Types of HAZMAT in their work area and aboard ship.
- What HAZWASTE is and how to dispose of it.
- How to read and interpret hazard warning labels.
- What an MSDS is, how to read it, and where a copy is available to review. Protective measures when handling HAZMAT.
- Emergency procedures.

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Hazardous Waste Disposal

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all personnel must ensure they comply with local ship/station procedures for disposal of HAZWASTE and HAZWASTE contaminated items

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PMS

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Planned Maintenance System

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HAZWASTE is disposed of based on the category of HAZWASTE, some of these methods are,

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containers (HAZWASTE specific), double plastic bagged, and drums. For Flammables the containers must be fire safe in nature, NEVER place flammables HW into the ships incinerator.

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Keep collected petroleum fluids separate from synthetic fluids

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TRUE

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The PPE required when handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE

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All personnel must read the MSDS for that HAZMAT, general PPE includes eye protection, respiratory devices, and gloves.

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HAZMAT/HAZWASTE spill

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- Discovery
- Notification
- Initiation of action
- Evaluation
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- Containment
- Damage control
- Dispersion of Gases/vapors
- Cleanup and decontamination
- Disposal

- Certification for re-entry
- Follow-up reports