HAZMAT/HAZWASTE Flashcards
What is the purpose of hazmat or hazwaste?
To minimize personal and environmental impact and ensure the proper disposal
What is the inspection cycle for hazmat storage
Hazmat storage locations shall be inspected weekly and quarterly
What is MSDS
Material safety data sheet
What does the MSDS tell you about the materials
The composition
the chemical or physical characteristics
the health and safety hazards and precautions for safe handling and use
Where can you find specific information pertaining to the hazmat you are using
The documents that are contained in the MSDS
What are the six categories of hazmat
Flammable or combustible materials
Aerosol containers
Toxic materials
Corrosive materials including acids
Oxidizing materials
Compressed gases
What is hazmat AUL
Hazmat authorized use list
What is the hazmat authorized use list for
It is used for the hazmat that has proper documentation and that is allowed for us to use
How is Hazwaste disposed of
Hazwaste is disposed of based on the category of hazwaste
What are some ways of disposing of hazwaste
Containers specific to that hazmat
Double plastic bags
Drums
Who must read the MSDS when handling HAZMAT
All personnel
What is the general PPE for using hazmat
Eye protection
Respiratory devices
Gloves
The general steps of spill response are?
Discovery Notification Initiation of action Evaluation Containment Damage control Dispersion of gases/vapors Clean up and decontamination Disposal Certification for re-entry Follow-up reports
True or false oil mixed with other fluids including water can be recycled with further treatment?
True
True or false waste oil that has changed its characteristics can be recyclable
False
