Section 113, FMF Flashcards
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Define HAZMAT.
A hazardous material is defined as a material having one or more of the following characteristics:
Flashpoint < 200 F or is subject to spontaneous heating. Has a threshold limit value below 1000 ppm for gases and vapors Single oral dose which will cause 50% fatalities. Is a strong oxidizing or reducing agent. Produces sensitizing or irritating effects
Define MSDS. (SDS)
Material Safety Data Sheets. A form containing the identical data elements, must be used by manufacturers of chemical products to communicate to users the chemical, physical, and hazardous properties of their product to comply with the OSHA Standards.
What are the general procedures to be followed when a HAZMAT spill is discovered?
Discovery and Notification Initiation of Action Evaluation Containment and Damage Control
Dispersion of Gases/Vapors Cleanup and Decontamination
Disposal of Contaminated Materials Certification for Re-entry
Follow-up Reports
State the PPE required when handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE.
The best means of protecting personnel from hazard exposure in the workplace is to eliminate the hazard. When this is not possible, engineering controls shall be the method of choice to eliminate or minimize hazard exposure in the workplace. When neither of these methods can be employed, activities shall implement a personal protective equipment (PPE) program to reduce or eliminate personnel exposure to hazards.
Commands will provide specific PPE related to hazards and potential exposures since each hazardous material may possess unique PPE requirements.
Define AUL. (Authorized Use List)
Authorized Use List is maintained for each HM listed and must include the stock number and item name for items purchased via the stock system. It must ID the processes for which each HM is allowed to be used and maintained.
