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Block XVII
Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste
13
Aviation
Not Applicable
01/29/2015

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Term
What is Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste also known as?
Definition
HAZMAT / HAZWASTE
Term
What is HAZMAT?
Definition
any material that may pose a hazard to the environment when purposefully released or accidentally spilled, and human health.
Term
MSDS
Definition
Material Safety Data Sheet
contain information about each HAZMAT such as characteristics, composition, health and safety hazards, precautions and numbers to contact.
Term
Six categories of HAZMAT
Definition
Flammables
Aerosols
Toxic materials
Corrosive materials
Oxidizers
Compressed gases
Term
Secondary labeling of HAZMAT
Definition
when HAZMAT is removed from original container, you should label the container containing the HAZMAT with the appropriate precautionary labeling.
Term
AUL
Definition
Authorized User List
current inventory of HAZMAT, chemicals, or components to contain HAZMAT used for local use.
Term
Training of HAZMAT is an all-hands evolution. It should include the following...
Definition
-Types of HAZMAT in work area and aboard ship
-What is HAZWASTE and how to dispose of it properly
-How to read and interpret warning labels
-What an MSDS is and what the MSDS is about. Also show where you can find the MSDS
-Emergency procedures
Term
PMS
Definition
Planned Maintenance System
Term
HAZWASTE is disposed of based on the category of what?
Definition
HAZWASTE
Term
What is the method of disposing HAZWASTE?
Definition
seperating material, double-bagging and tagging. flammables must be in fire safe in nature and away from flames
Term
What HAZMAT should you keep separated?
Definition
petroleum and synthetic fluids
Term
PPE required when handling HAZMAT
Definition
goggles, respiratory devices, and gloves
Term
General steps of spill response
Definition
-Discovery
-Notification
-Initiation of actions
-Evaluation
-Containment
-Damage control
-Dispersion of gases/vapors
-cleanup and decontamination
-Disposal
-Certification of re-entry
-Follow-up
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