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A. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) (Ref a, b, c, d)
Hazardous material (HAZMAT) is defined as 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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Once these materials have been used, the discarded
material (liquid, solid, or gas which meets the definition of HAZMAT is designated as a |
hazardous waste (HAZWASTE) HAZMAT. It is everyone's job to
ensure the proper disposal and/or storage of HAZMAT/HAZWASTE to minimize personal and environmental impact. |
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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); MSDS's are technical bulletins containing
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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
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Aerosol containers
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Toxic materials
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Corrosive materials (including acids and bases)
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Oxidizing materials
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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. Many HAZMAT items are
issued in bulk, so the use of a more manageable secondary container is essential. Use only approved containers; ensure that existing precautionary labeling is retained and that subsequent containers are marked with appropriate precautionary labeling |
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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: 1-5
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Types of HAZMAT in their work area and aboard ship.
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What HAZWASTE is and how to dispose of it.
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How to read and interpret hazard warning labels.
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What an MSDS is, how to read it, and where a copy is available to review.
Protective measures when handling HAZMAT. |
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Emergency procedures
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B. Hazardous Waste Disposal (Ref a, b, C, d)
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When disposing of adhesives, grease, hydraulic fluid, paint/paint thinners,
fuels, and waste oils all personnel must ensure they comply with local ship/station procedures for disposal of HAZWASTE and HAZWASTE contaminated items. |
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Planned Maintenance System (PMS
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disposal methods shall be followed during performance of PMS.
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HAZWASTE is disposed of based on the category of HAZWASTE, some of these
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containers (HAZWASTE specific), double plastic bagged, and drums.
For Flammables the containers must be fire safe in nature, NEVER place flammable HW into the ships incinerator. |
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Containerize spent or spilled hydraulic fluids
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in approved containers for
proper shore disposal. |
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Keep collected petroleum fluids separate
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from synthetic fluids.
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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, |
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B. Hazardous Mater~al/HazardousWaste Spill (Ref a, b, C, d)
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HAZMAT/HAZWASTE spill - Because of the hazardous nature of many materials used
aboard ships, only trained personnel shall respond to a HAZMAT spill. |
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The general steps of spill response are:
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Discovery
Notification Initiation of action Evaluation Containment Damage control Dispersion of Gases/vapors Cleanup and decontamination Disposal Certification for re-entry Follow-up reports |
