Block XVII Flashcards
Any material that may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled
Hazardous material (HAZMAT)
How often should stowage locations be inspected?
weekly and quarterly
These are technical bulletins containing info about materials such as composition, chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
What are the 6 categories of HAZMAT
- Flammable or combustible materials
- Aerosol containers
- Toxic materials
- Corrosive materials
- Oxidizing materials
- Compressed gases
What are the general steps of spill response?
- Discovery
- Notification
- Initiation of action
- Evaluation
- Containment
- Damage control
- Dispersion of gases/vapors
- Cleanup and decontamination
- Disposal
- Certification for re-entry
- Follow-up reports
Oil mixed with water or other fluids such that the state is no longer useful without further treatment
oily waste
oil characteristics have changed since being originally refined and has become unsuitable for further shipboard use and not recyclable
waste oil
what is the main objective in working safely with flammable liquids
avoid accumulation of vapors and to control sources of ignition