Hazardous Material/ Hazardous Waste

Question 0

How often shall HAZMAT stowage locations be inspected?

Answer 0

Weekly and quarterly

Question 1

What is HAZMAT?

Answer 1

any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health

Question 2

What is an MSDS?

Answer 2

MSDS’s are technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition, chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling and use.

Question 3

What are the six categories of HAZMAT?

Answer 3

FLAMMABLE
AEROSOL
TOXIC MATERIALS
CORROSIVE MATERIALS
OXIDIZING MATERIALS
COMPRESSED GASES

Question 4

Authorized use list

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What are the general steps for HAZWASTE spill response?

Answer 5

• Discovery
• Notification
• Initiation of action
• Evaluation
• Containment
• Damage control
• Dispersion of Gases/vapors
• Cleanup and decontamination
• Disposal
• Certification for re-entry
• Follow-up reports