HAZMAT

Question 1

What are the six categories of HAZMAT?

Answer 1

FATCOC

Flammables
Aerosols
Toxic
Corrosives
Oxidizers
Compressed Gases (Canisters)

Question 2

What is incompatible material?

Answer 2

Any HAZMAT that if mixed together, could cause a chemical reaction or hazard

Question 3

What 3 phases start once a HAZMAT/HAZWASTE spill is discovered?

Answer 3

1. Discovery and Notification
2. Containment and DC
3. Cleanup and Decontamination

Question 4

What minimum equipment is required by personnel prior to checking out HAZMAT?

Answer 4

• Splash proof gloves

- Chemical resistant gloves

Question 5

Define HAZMAT

Answer 5

Any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when released or spilled into the environment.

Question 6

Define HAZWASTE

Answer 6

Any discarded material (liquid, solid, gas) that meets the definition of an HM or is designated as HW by the EPA or state or local authority.

Question 7

Define Oily Waste

Answer 7

Oil mixed with water or other fluids such that the mixture is no longer useful

Question 8

Define Waste Oil

Answer 8

Oil whose characteristics have changed markedly since being originally refined and has become unsuitable for use, and is not considered economically recyclable.

Question 9

Describe actions taken for all oil spills WITHIN the U.S. contiguous zone. [4]

Answer 9

1. Notify the shore side NOSC/cognizant facility commanding officer by the most expeditious means possible
2. Notify the National Response Center (NRC) by telephone at (800) 424-8802
3. Take, insofar as practical, immediate actions to mitigate the effects of the spill
4. Follow up by submitting a naval message

Question 10

Describe the actions taken for all oil spills OUTSIDE the U.S. contiguous zone. [3]

Answer 10

1. Initiate immediate action to mitigate the effects of the spill
2. Notify the predesignated fleet NOSC by naval message
3. The fleet NOSC shall implement the applicable fleet NOSC Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Response Plan

Question 11

What four categories must trash be separated as?

Answer 11

1. Paper (palpable)
2. Plastic
3. Metal/glass
4. Non-processable (clothing, rags)

Question 12

What is the underway discharge limitation for GARBAGE?

Answer 12

No garbage discharges shall occur within 3nm of any coastline

Question 13

What is the underway discharge limitation for PLASTIC?

Answer 13

Law prohibits discharge of plastics to the marine environment from Navy surface ships

Question 14

What does HICS/WIN stand for?

Answer 14

Hazardous Inventory Control System for Windows

Allows HAZMAT personnel to maintain management of the Hazmat Minimization Center