Hazardous Material/ Hazardous Waste Flashcards
A material, that because of it’s quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled?
Hazardous material (HAZMAT)
How often shall stowage locations be inspected?
Weekly and quarterly
What do HAZMAT stowage inspections consist of?
Tightness of closure, corrosion, leakage, improper or inadequate labeling, and shelf-life
Technical bulletins containing info about materials, such as composition, chemical and physical characteristics, Heath and safety hazards, and precautions fir safe handling?
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Six categories of HAZMAT?
Flammable or combustible Aerosol Toxic Corrosive Oxidizing Compressed gases
A current inventory of HAZMAT, chemical substances, or components known or suspected to contain HAZMAT used for local acquisition and use?
HAZMAT Authorized Use List (AUL)
Training for commands on HAZMAT should include?
Types of HAZMAT in their work area
What HAZWASTE is and how to dispose of it
How to read and interpret hazard warning labels
What an MSDS is, where copies are
Emergency procedures
HAZWASTE is disposed if based on?
Category of HAZWASTE
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
