Hazmat/Hazwaste Flashcards
Define Hazmat
Any material that may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled
Define hazwaste
Waste that has a substantial or potential threats to public health of the environment
How often is hazmat stowage locations inspected? what do you look for?
Weekly & quarterly
Inspection should consist of tightness of closure,corrosion,leakage, improper or inadequate labeling
Where do you find info pertaining to the specific hazmat you use?
Material safety data sheet (MSDS)
What are the 6 catagories of hazmat?
- Flammable or combustible
- Aerosol containers
- Toxic materials
- Oxidizing materials
- corrosive materials
- Compressed gases
What is an AUL?
Authorized use list(A current inventory of hazmat,chemical substances,or components
What is the purpose and info contained in the MSDS?
Technical bulletins containing info about materials such as composition,chemical& physical characteristics,health & safety
What are some ways to dispose of hazwaste?
- containers
- double plastic bagged
- drums
List some of the general ppe used when handling hazmat
- eye protection
- respiratory devices
- gloves
what are the steps take. in the event of a hazmat spill?
- Discovery
- Notification
- Initiation of action
- Evaluation
- Containment
- Damage control
- Dispersion of gases/vapors
- Clean up/decontamination
- Disposal
- Certification for re entry
Define Oily waste
Oil is mixed with water or other fluids so that the state of the mix. generated is no longer useful w/o further treatment
Define Waste oil
Oil whos characteristics have changed since being originally refined & has become unsuitable for further shipboard use
Describe the actions required for oil spills outside the us contiguous zone
- initiate immediate action
- Notify the predesignated fleet navy on scene coordinator
- implement a oil and hazardous substance spill response plan
what is the proper marking of hm containers?
- manufacturer labels
- clearly identify material name,manufacture name & address
What are the precautions observed when handling flammables?
- Avoid accumulation of vapors
- use bottle carriers for transporting glass containers
- Dont heat flammable liquids w/ open flame
