Section 113

Question 1

Define the term HAZMAT.

Answer 1

A material that has one of the following characteristics: 1. Flashpoint below 200F or is subject to spontaneous heating when not properly handled 2.Threshold limit value below 1000 ppm for gases and vapors, below 500 mg/m3 for fumes and below 30 mppcf for dusts 3. single oral dose will cause 50% fatalities to test animals in doses of 500 mg per kg or less 4. causes first degree burns 5. produces sensitizing or irritating effect 6. is radioactive.

Question 2

Define the term HAZWASTE.

Answer 2

• Any discarded or abandoned hazardous substance as defined in 40 CFR 261 or applicable state regulations where the state has been granted enforcement authority by EPA. It may include any discarded liquid, semisolid, solid, or containerized gaseous material

Question 3

Define the term MSDS.

Answer 3

Material Safety Data Sheet. Contains info on products within work facility including: name, address, and emergency contact for the manufacturer; the identity of hazardous ingredients; physical/chemical characteristics; fire and explosion hazard data; reactivity data; health hazard data; precautions for safe handling and use; and control measures

Question 4

Define the term AUL/SHML.

Answer 4

Commands are asked to develop, implement, and revise as necessary a facility level Hazardous Material (HM) Authorized Use List (AUL). For every HM - AUL must have stock num and item name. AUL must identify process for which HM is allowed to be used

Question 5

Explain the general procedures to be followed when a HAZMAT spill is discovered

Answer 5

Because of the extremely hazardous nature of many materials, only trained personnel shall respond to a hazardous material (HM) spill.

Personnel shall be trained by division officers or supervisory personnel to clean up small spills of HM.

Appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) shall be used to conduct training.

Response procedures for many specific situations are provided in other documents

Question 6

What are the nine phases of the spill response procedures?

Answer 6

1. Discovery and Notification
2. Initiation of Action.
3. Evaluation.
4. Containment and Damage Control.
5. Dispersion of Gases/Vapors.
6. Cleanup and Decontamination.
7. Disposal of Contaminated Materials.
8. Certification for Re-entry.
9. Follow-up Reports

Question 7

What are the PPE required when handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE?

Answer 7

• Eye and Face Protection
• Respiratory
• Protection Head Protection
• Foot Protection
• Hand Protection
• Electrical Protective Devices