Handling and Storing of Hazardous Substances and Materials Flashcards
what must certified airports acting as cargo handling agents do?
establish and maintain procedures designed to provide protection of personal and property while any hazardous materials are handled or stored as they are, or intended to be, transported by air. these procedures must indicate designated personnel, assurance from any shippers that carg can be safely handled, and special areas for storage of hazardous materials while on airport
what are the hazmat requirements if the handling agents are air car cargo operators
DOT regulations do not apply to the air operator. in the infrequent cases where the airport operator is the HAZMAT agent, the ACM must contain procedures that cover the DOT regulations
what does the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) requier
anyone who releases into the environment a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance or pollutant, must immediately notify the national response center (NRS). civil and criminal penalties exist for failure to abide by the requirements
what are some potential pollutant sources
aircraft runway deicing or anti-icing, primary metal waste generators, cargo loading and unloading, outdoor storage activities, outdoor manufacturing or process activities, fueling operations, vehicle and aircraft maintenance painting and lubrication, significant dust or particulate generating activities, and onsite waste disposal practices
When is a facility covered by SPCC (spill and prevention, and control countermeasures)
when there is an aggregate above ground oil storage capacity greater than 1,320 gal of completely burling storage capacity greater than 42,000 gal. AND there is a reasonable expectation of an oil discharge into or upon waterways or shorelines
what are steps that a facility owner or operator can take to prevent oil spills
containers suitable, overfill prevention for storage containers, providing sized secondary containments (dike or remote impoundment), providing general secondary containment to cat spills from a transfer or fueling, periodically inspecting and testing pipes and containers, prepare and implement an SPCC plan
what are some best management practices
this is a schedule of activities, prohibition of practices, maintenance procedures, structures, to prevent or reduce contamination in storm water runoff:
good housekeeping, preventative maintenance schedules, material management, spill prevention and response procedures, visual inspections, sediment and erosion control, management of runoff, recordkeeping and reporting, employee training, material and product substitution
structural BMs are measures to
minimize pollution or divert pollutants for treatment:
stormwater runoff ponds ect are often problems and become wildlife attractants
What are SDS
(safety data sheets) technical bulletins that describe how to use, handle, and dispose of specific chemical hazards. Requirements evolved from the SARA regulations, they are required in all workplaces where hazardous materials exist
black lettering means
jet fuel
blue lettering means
100 LL
what are airport operators required to establish and maintain?
standards for protection of persons and property against fire and explosions while storing, dispensing, and handling fuel on the airport. May include the following:
bonding, public protection, control of access to storage areas, fire safety in fuel farm and storage area, fire safety in mobile fuelers, fueling pits, fueling cabinets, training of fueling personnel in fire safety, local fire codes
how often must fueling facilities be inspection?
3 months/every day
what is the fire triangle composed of?
a combustible, presence of oxygen, and heat or ignition source
what is added to the fire triangle to create the fire tetrahedron
a sustained chemical reaction
what are the three factors that are the hazard potential of aircraft fuel
the susceptibility or ease of ignition, the availability and amount of combustible material, the availability of an ignition source
what is the difference between a combustible and a flammable material?
distinguished by the flashpoint.
if it is above 100F it is combustible, flammable is below 100F
what is a flashpoint?
Temp for 100LL and JetA?
the point is reached when the vapors given off from the material form an ignitable mixture
Avgas: -50-30F
JetA: 100-165F
what is the autoignition temperature or kindling poitn
it is the lowest temperature at which it spontaneously ignites in normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition.
what is the flame spread rate
this indicates the speed at which flames spread once fuel is ignited
fuel safety standards include the following
at least 50ft separation between fuel tanks and vehicles and planes, fuel trucks cannot be stored inside, posting and identification of no smoking signs and emergency cut off switches, no ignition sources present, fire extinguishers of proper type and size, properly trained individuals
what is the FAAs major effort to eliminate the risk of fire or explosions on airports
to identify and prevent ignition sources
what three forms does water take in a tank
condensation (from humidity in the air), a fire suspension that gives it a cloudy formation, as settled water due to primarily leaks
