Hazmat Flashcards
What is hazardous waste
Is material that has been generated as wastes from processes carried out at your facility
What does MSDS stand for
Material safety data sheet and contains information on the potential hazards and how to work safely with the chemical product
How many categories of hazmat are there
Six
What does CHR I MP stand for
Consolidated hazardous material reutilization an inventory management
Describe the purpose of secondary labeling
The purpose of secondary labeling is if you have a larger container and need to put the item in a smaller container you need to have the smaller container labeled with all the products information
What are the six categories of hazmat
Flammables and combustibles Aerosols Toxins and poisonous material Compressed gases Oxidizers Corrosive's
Class one
Explosives
Class to
Gases
Class III
Flammable liquids
Class for
Flammable solids
Class five
Oxidizing agents and organic peroxides
Class six
Toxic and infectious substances
Class seven
Radioactive substances
Class eight
Corrosive substances
Class nine
Miscellaneous
What is the program H I CS
Hazardous material inventory control system
What is HAZMINCEN
Hazardous material minimization center
What are the general procedures to follow when a hazardous material or hazardous waste spill occurs or is discovered
The unit must respond immediately with an approved response team equipment and disposal plan reports must be made and tests conducted to ensure no contamination remains disposal of contaminants oils etc. must follow strict guidelines
What is hazardous material
Is raw materials or products purchased from outside suppliers that are stored and used at your facility
