5.7 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONTROL

Question 1

Objectives of Hazardous Materials Control and Management Program (HMC&M)

Answer 1

comply with CNO direction all U.S. Navy ships are required to
implement the CHRIMP or Consolidated Hazardous Material Reutilization and Inventory
Management Program

Question 2

CHRIMP Purpose

Answer 2

requires HAZMAT to be
centrally controlled onboard the ships and submarines.

Question 3

HAZMINCENs Installations

Answer 3

establishment of Hazardous Material Minimization Centers
(HAZMINCENs) on ships for centralized management of shipboard hazardous
waste material:
(a) Shipboard HAZMAT
(b) Used HAZMAT
(c) Excess HAZMAT
(d) Empty HAZMAT containers

Question 4

HMIRS

Answer 4

HAZMAT Information Resource System

Question 5

Purpose of HMIRS

Answer 5

repository (Web based) for Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) and related information on hazardous materials

Question 6

who is HMIRS managed by

Answer 6

DLA

Question 7

Navy POC for HMIRS

Answer 7

Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC)

Question 8

HMIRS CD ROM

Answer 8

-DOD 6050.5LR – Proprietary or Restricted information (User ID/Password req)
-DOD 6050.5L – Non-Proprietary or Unclassified Information (User ID only)

Question 9

MDR Responsibilites

Answer 9

(1) training of assigned personnel regarding health information
(2) Maintain hard copies of SDS or CD-Rom.
(3) Provide medical assistance in HM spills or mishaps.
(4) Utilize HM inventory list to help identify exposures to HM

Question 10

SDS (Safety Data Sheet) purpose?

Answer 10

Technical bulletins containing information about materials

Question 11

Important Sections of SDS

Answer 11

(a) Demographic information.
(b) Company name, address, emergency phone numbers.
(c) Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
(d) Threshold Limit Values (TLV).
(e) Chemical Identity – common names.
(f) OSHA Permissible Exposure Level (PEL).
(g) Physical/Chemical Characteristics.

Question 12

Important Sections of SDS pt 2

Answer 12

(h) Fire and Explosion Hazard
(i) Reactivity Data.
(k) Precautions for Safe Handling and Use.
(l) Control Measures.

Question 13

Identifying items in HMIRS

Answer 13

(1) Federal Stock Number.
(2) NIIN (Last 9 numbers of FSN).
(3) Part/Catalog number used by manufacturer.
(4) Trade name.
(5) Chemical name.

Question 14

Health Requirements Aboard Ship

Answer 14

Medical Matrix in determining the proper Medical screening

Question 15

Medical Examinations

Answer 15

Target specific body organs or organ systems potentially subject to HM

Question 16

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Label

Answer 16

supplementary hazard ratings guidance in handling and storing HM.
used to warn firefighters of materials contained within

Question 17

Four categories and colors.

Answer 17

a) Fire Hazard (Red) – Flash point by various temperatures.
b) Health Hazard (Blue) – Degree of health hazard.
c) Reactivity (Yellow) – Stability of item or type of reaction when combined
d) Specific Hazard (White) – Acid, Alkali, Oxidizer, Corrosive, Radioactive

Question 18

WCS Responsibilities

Answer 18

Train workers on the use of SDS.
Inform workers where a copy of SDS can be obtained

Question 19

Action to Take for a HAZMAT Spill

Answer 19

(a) Discovery and Notification (Work Center Supervisor, OOD, CDO, DCA).
(b) Initiation of action (Repair Party, Fire Fighting Team).
(c) Evaluation (Explosimeter, Oxygen Analyzer).
(d) Containment and Damage Control (Setting X-Ray, Yoke, Zebra).
(e) Dispersion of Gases/Vapors (Ventilation Systems, Red Devil Blowers).
(f) Cleanup and Decontamination (Spill Kit).
(g) Disposal of Contaminated Materials (EPA Standards or Overboard Discharge).
(h) Certification for Re-entry (On-Scene Leader, Safety Officer, DCA,
Commanding Officer).
(i) Follow-up reports (Safety Officer, Medical, HAZMAT Coordinator).