Hazardous Material/Waste Fundamentals

Question 0

Define Hazardous Waste.

Answer 0

Any discarded hazardous material or anything considered hazardous waste by EPA or the State.

Question 1

Define Hazardous Material.

Answer 1

Material that may pose a hazard to human health or the environment if released or spilled.

Question 2

What are the HM storage and inspection requirements?

Answer 2

Stowage locations are inspected weekly and quarterly for tightness of closure, corrosion, leaking, proper labels and expiration.

Question 3

What information is on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

Answer 3

Composition, chemical, physical characteristics, hazards, precautions for handling/use.

Question 4

What are 6 catagories of HM?

Answer 4

1. Aerosol containers
2. Compressed gases
3. Corrosive materials
4. Flammable/combustible materials
5. Oxidizing materials
6. Toxic materials

Question 5

What are the 11 steps in the general procedures of a HM/HW spill?

Answer 5

1. discover 2. notify 3. initiate action 4. evaluate 5. contain 6. damage control 7. disperse gas/vapors 8. clean up and decontaminate 9. dispose 10. certify re-entry 11. follow up report

Question 6

What PPE is required when handling HM/HW?

Answer 6

Eye protection, respiratory devices, gloves

Question 7

Disposal of adhesives (rags, absorbents and applicators).

Answer 7

Store as a flammable waste in an approved container.

Question 8

Disposal of grease.

Answer 8

Store in an approved container, the original container or a doubled plastic bag. keep synthetic and organic grease separate.

Question 9

Disposal of hydraulic fluid.

Answer 9

Store in an approved waste container. keep synthetic and organic fluids separate.

Question 10

Disposal of fuels.

Answer 10

Store in designated tanks or approved containers. Rags and absorbent materials are stored in a flame resistant container.

Question 11

Disposal of waste oils.

Answer 11

All non-buoyant, solid waste can be thrown overboard beyond 50NM from shore. Otherwise it must be stored in an approved waste container.

Question 12

Disposal of paint and paint thinner.

Answer 12

Store in the original container or a flame resistant container.

Question 13

What 6 things are required training for all hands with respect to the HM/HW program?

Answer 13

1. types of HM in their work area
2. what HM is and how to dispose of it
3. how to read and interpret hazard warning labels
4. how to read and find the MSDS
5. the protective measure when handling HM
6. emergency procedures

Question 14

What is the purpose of secondary labeling of HM when removed from the original container?

Answer 14

so that subsequent containers are marked with precautionary labels.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the HM Authorized Use List (AUL)?

Answer 15

It is a current inventory of HM used for local acquisition and use.