Hazardous Materials 2017 Flashcards
What is the acronym to categorize a material as hazardous?
TRIC
Toxic
Reactive
Ignitable
Corrosive
How is something defined as toxic?
metals
kills fish
short- or long-term human harm
What are features considered reactive?
water reactive
explosive
deadly gas generator
What does ignitable mean?
can flash to fire
What is considered corrosive?
pH≤ 2 or ≥12.5
What must be on the labeling of hazardous materials?
The words “Hazardous Waste”
Accumulation start date
name and address of the generator
composition and physical state
hazardous properties
What did the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act provide?
federal guidelines used to classify hazardous wastes
What are the requirements for handling hazardous materials?
cradle to grave principle
MSDS
EPA number
Storage period for Haz Waste at business site
Manifest
What is MSDS?
Material safety data sheets
documentation fully describing the chemical product
must obtain by law
What is the EPA number?
number that registered haz waste generator must have in order to operate/handle in business
What is the limit for haz waste storage in CA?
Small quantity storage up to 90 days
What does the manifest entail in haz waste?
this document accompanies the haz waste
chain of custody
What is the Bill of Lading?
shipping document issued by transportation company and required on transport vehicle
Who regulates the transportation of haz waste?
Department of transportation
in CA, CHIP
Describe labeling DOT requirements
most hazards shipped in bulk must have placart
less than 640 cubic feet must be marked with 4” labels
more than 640 cubic feet must be marked with 10.75” labels