Hazardous Materials Flashcards
Objectives of HMC&M
Comply with CNO direction to implement the consolidated hazardous material reutilization and inventory management program (CHRIMP)
Purpose of CHRIMP
control and management program for HAZMAT to be centrally controlled onboard the ships and subs
Requires the establishment/installation of Hazardous Material Minimization Centers
Shipboard HAZMAT
Used HAZMAT
Excess HAZMAT
Empty HAZMAT containers
HMIRS
HAZMAT Information Resource System
Purpose of HMIRS
DOD repository for SDS
internet or CD ROM
Why was HMIRS established?
Assist Federal Government personnel who handle, store, transport, use or dispose of HAZMAT
HMIRS CD ROM
DOD 6050.5LR
Needs passcode and user ID
has classified information on it
MDR Responsibilities
Assist in training
Maintain hard copy of SDS
Provide medical assistance in HM spills
Utilize HM inventory list to help identify exposures
Use SDS information provided by HAZMAT coordinator
Purpose of SDS
Technical bulletins containing information about materials, such as composition chemical and physical characteristics, health and safety hazards
Important sections of SDS
Company name, address, emergency phone number
Physical/chemical characteristics
Fire and explosion hazard
Precautions for safe handling and use
Physical/chemical characteristics
boiling point
solubility in water
appearance and odor
melting point
Fire and explosion hazard
flammable limits
extinguishing media
special fire fighting procedures
Precautions for safe handling and use
waste disposal methods
spill procedures
Identifying items in HMIRS
Federal Stock Number NIIN (Last 9 of FSN) Part/catalog number used by manufacturer Trade name Chemical name
National Fire Protection Association Label (NFPA)
supplementary hazard ratings usually used on truck tanks and rail cars
