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Hazardous material (HAZMAT) is defined as |
any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled |
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HAZMAT storage and inspection |
stowage locations shall be inspected weekly and quarterly; the inspections should consist of tightness of closure, corrosion, leakage, improper or inadequate labeling, and shelf-life |
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) |
MSDS’s are technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition, chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling and use. |
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The six categories of HAZMAT are: |
- Flammable or combustible materials |
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Secondary labeling of HAZMAT |
When removed from the original container is essential to identifying what is inside of a container |
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HAZMAT Authorized Use List (AUL). |
A current inventory of HAZMAT, chemical substances, or components known or suspected to contain HAZMAT used for local acquisition and use. Local workcenters or codes should maintain a current inventory of items authorized for local use and keep it current |
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Training for all hands should include the following |
- Types of HAZMAT in their work area and aboard ship. |
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Hazardous Waste Disposal |
all personnel must ensure they comply with local ship/station procedures for disposal of HAZWASTE and HAZWASTE contaminated items |
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PMS |
Planned Maintenance System |
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HAZWASTE is disposed of based on the category of HAZWASTE, some of these methods are, |
containers (HAZWASTE specific), double plastic bagged, and drums. For Flammables the containers must be fire safe in nature, NEVER place flammables HW into the ships incinerator. |
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Keep collected petroleum fluids separate from synthetic fluids |
TRUE |
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The PPE required when handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE |
All personnel must read the MSDS for that HAZMAT, general PPE includes eye protection, respiratory devices, and gloves. |
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HAZMAT/HAZWASTE spill |
- Discovery - Certification for re-entry |