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What is Hazardous Material?
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Any material that because of quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical properties may pose a hazard to health or environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled.
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What is Hazardous Waste?
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Any discarded material (liquid, solid or gas) that is a HM &/or designated haz waste by EPA or State authority.
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Discuss HM storage and inspection.
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Inspected weekly & quarterly for tightness of closure, corrosion, leakage, improper or inadequate labeling & expired shelf life.
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What is the purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
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Contains info on materials i.e. composition, chemical and physical characteristic, health & safety hazards & precautions for safe handling and use.
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Where are MSDS's located?
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HM/HW Coordinator at Medical, Supply Officer, Work Center and HM container.
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What are the 6 categories of HM?
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Flammables/combustables, toxic, corrosives, oxidizing, aerosol, and compressed gases.
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What is a flammable or combustable material?
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Solid, liquid or gas. Any material with a low flash point.
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What is a toxic material?
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A poison or substance that adversely affects one's health when inhaled, injested or through contact.
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What is a corrosive material(acids and bases)?
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Highly reactive & causes obvious damage to living tissue.
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What is an oxidizing material?
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Readily gives of O2 or other oxidizing substances. Mixes with other material & increases chances of combustion.
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What are aerosol containers?
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Tiny liquid and solid particles suspended in air. CFCs are being phased out. Hydrocarbons are fire and explosion hazard.
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What are compressed gases?
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3 types: liquefied, non-liquefied & dissolved gases. High pressure makes them hazardous.
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What are the HM spill response procedures?
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Discovery, Notification, initiation of action, evaluation, containment, damage control, dispersion of gases, cleanup and decon, disposal, cert. for re-entry, follow-up reports.
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What PPE is required when handling HM/HW?
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Eye protection, respiratory devices, and gloves.
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What do you refer to for disposal limitations for HM/HW?
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NAVOSH Program Manual for Forces Afloat OPNAVINST 5100.19c.
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How do you dispose of adhesives?
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Store as per applicabel manuals and dispose of onshore.
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How do you dispose of grease?
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Throw overboard 50 nautical miles from shore. Within 50 nm containerize for shore disposal. Keep petroleum lubricants away from synthetic.
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How do you dispose of hydraulic fluid?
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Store as per applicabel manuals and dispose of onshore. Keep synthetic fluids away from other types of fluids.
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How do you dispose of fuels?
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Store as per applicabel manuals and dispose of onshore.Keep synthetics and pertroleums apart.
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How do you dispose of waste oils?
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Store as per applicabel manuals and dispose of onshore.
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How do you dispose of Paint and paint thinners?
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Store as per applicabel manuals and dispose of onshore.
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What training is required by all hands for the HM/HW program?
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Types uses, disposal, reading labels, MSDS(how to use and where located), PPE, and emergency procedures.
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What is the purpose of secondary labeling of HM when removed from the original container?
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Use only approved containers and label properly with precautions.
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What is the purpose of the Authorized Use List (AUL)?
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Current inventory of HM for local aquisition and use. Local W/C's should maitain a current inventory and keep it current.
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