Section 113 Environmental Awareness

Question 1

What is HAZMAT

Answer 1

Any material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and/or the environment if improperly handled; stored; issued; transported; labelled

Question 2

List Spill Response Procedures (9)

Answer 2

1) Discovery and Notification (pertinent data)
2) Initiation of action (wait for proper PPE)
3) Evaluation (Info from MSDS or container)
4) Containment and Damage Control (Stem the spill)
5) Dispersion of gasses and vapors
6) Cleanup and Decon
7) Disposal of Contaminated Materials (HazWaste disposal)
8) Certification for Re-entry (HazMat Officer)
9) Follow-up reports (How to avoid same problem)

Question 3

PPE Program Requirements

Answer 3

• Activity/Command must assess the workspace
• Select and have all affected personnel use PPE
• Communicate decisions to all affected personnel
• Document the hazard assessment w/ written certification

Question 4

PPE Specs and Requirements

Answer 4

Must be approved by one of:

• Federal Specs
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
• FM (Factory Mutual)
• ASTM ( American Society of Testing and Materials)

Question 5

Types of PPE

Answer 5

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