HAZMAT and Explosive Safety Flashcards
(13 cards)
The key personnel who have responsibility for unit hazardous
materials management are:
– The Supply Sergeant
– The Motor Sergeant
– The Maintenance – Safety OFF/NCO
– The CBRN OFF/NCO
– The Repair and Utility (R&U) Person
– All users, handlers and transporters
Hazardous Material
Any material,
including waste, that
may pose an
unreasonable risk to
health, safety,
property, or the
environment.
Common Hazardous Materials
• Alcohol
• Antifreeze
• Batteries
• Paint
• Solvent
• Cleaning supplies
• Fuel
• Super Tropical Bleach
• Field sanitation kits
• Fuel antifreeze
(MSDS).
Material Safety Data Sheet
(HMIRS)
Hazardous Material Information Resource
System
Determine segregation of HAZMAT using:
– DOT label
– Precautionary label
– DLA by-name list
– DOT Class/Division placard or label
Storage option colors
Yellow = flammables
Blue = corrosives
Red = oxidizers
Types of Shelf-Life Items
Type I are not extendible
Type II are extendible
Type 1
Designated by an alphabetic code on the label
₋ Exception for some medical or NBC Type I
Type II are extendible
₋ Designated by a numeric code on the la
Hazardous Chemical is
any element,
chemical compound or mixture of elements
and/or compounds which is a physical or
health hazard.
HAZCOM Program Must be a
written program maintained at the main work place
and available to all on reques
Types of fire extinguisher
4 types
