119 HAZMAT/ HAZWASTE/ Pollution Control Fundamentals

Question 1

Define the term HM

Answer 1

Hazardous Material (HAZMAT)- chemicals and stuff that can hurt you

Question 2

Define the term HW

Answer 2

Hazardous Waste- Waste products that are by-products of HM

Question 3

State the purpose and information contained on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Answer 3

Bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition, chemical, and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling and use.

Question 4

Explain the general procedures to be followed when a HZ/HW spill is discovered

Answer 4

Discover, notify, evaluate, contain

Question 5

State the PPE required when handling HAZMAT/HW

Answer 5

Eye pro, respiratory devices, and gloves, refer to the MSDS

Question 6

Discuss the disposal limitations for Grease

Answer 6

keep synthetic and petroleum lubricants separate

Question 7

Discuss the disposal limitations for Hydraulic Fluid

Answer 7

keep synthetic fluids separate from other types of fluids

Question 8

Discuss the disposal limitations for Fuels

Answer 8

keep synthetic and petroleum lubricants separate

Question 9

Discuss the disposal limitations for Waste Oils

Answer 9

dispose of onshore

Question 10

Describe required training for all hands with respect to the HAZMAT/HW program

Answer 10

HM in work area, disposal procedures, hazard warning labels, MSDS, protective measures, emergency procedures

Question 11

Define Oily Waste

Answer 11

Oil is mixed with water or other substances; no longer useful without further treatment

Question 12

Define Waste Oil

Answer 12

Oil that can no longer be used and is now meant to be disposed of

Question 13

Describe the actions required for oil spills outside the US Contiguous zone

Answer 13

Report to the proper authorities, report to the On-Scene Commander, clean minor spills and let the shore cleanup people know what happened

Question 14

Discuss proper marking of HAZMAT containers

Answer 14

Only approved containers, and only use the proper cautionary labels (do not obscure other identifying marks)

Question 15

Discuss the precautions observed when handling flammables

Answer 15

No smoking; Keep away from open flames, hot work areas, strong oxidizing; Ensure proper ventilation of area; protect from physical damage; ground containers before transfer

Question 16

State the location and contents of the Oil Spill Containment Kit

Answer 16

One in each Hangar Bay; gloves, goggles, aprons, absorbent pads