SEABEE COMBAT
WARFARE COMMON CORE
105 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS /
HAZARDOUS WASTE ENVIROMENTAL
SAFETY FUNDAMENTALS
References
a. OPNAVINST 5100.23G, Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program
b. NAVEDTRA 14233, Naval Construction Force/Seabee 1 & C
c. NAVEDTRA 14167, Naval Safety Supervisor
d. OPNAVINST 5100.19D, Naval Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat
e. COMFIRSTNCDINST 5100.2B, Naval Construction Force Occupational Safety and Health Program Manual
f. OPNAVINST 5090.1D, CH-4 Environmental and Natural Resource Program Manual
g. 29 CFR Part 1910, General Industry Standards
HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
PQS Question 105.1
, Describe the difference between
Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) and Hazardous Waste (HW).
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials are common products that may be present in your shop or on your project site. Examples are:
• Cleaners
• Acids
• Mastics
• Sealers
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is generally a mixture of many components,
so its physical and chemical properties cannot be defined
HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
PQS Question 105.2
,State the purpose and
information contained on the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
Reference: [b] NAVEDTRA 14233, Naval Construction Force/Seabee 1 & C [ch.7];[c] NAVEDTRA 14167, Naval Safety Supervisor[ch.5, p. 7-13]
Material Safety Data Sheet
• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), OSHA Form 174, or an equivalent form containing the identical data elements, must be used
by manufacturers of chemical products.
• This form communicates to users the chemical, physical, and hazardous properties of the product.
• Manufacturers must use MSDS forms to comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
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Name, address, and emergency contact for the
manufacturer.
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Identity of hazardous ingredients.
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics.
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Fire and Explosive Hazard Data.
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Reactivity Data.
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Health Hazard Data.
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use.
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Control Measures.
Material Data Safety Sheet
The MSDS must be posted conspicuously at the jobsite, shop
spaces, and any other approved hazmat storage area.
HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
PQS Question 105.3
, What are the six categories of
HAZMAT?
Reference: [c] NAVEDTRA 14167, Naval Safety Supervisor [ch.5, p. 5-7]
Six Categories of HAZMAT
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Aerosols.
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Compressed gases.
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Oxidizing materials.
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Toxic or poisonous materials.
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Flammable and combustible materials.
HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
PQS Question105.4,
Explain the storage procedures for
incompatible material.
Reference: [d] OPNAVINST 5100.19D, Naval Occupational Safety and Health
Storage Procedures
• According to the type of HAZMAT, certain storage procedures must be applied.
• For example, do not mix flammables and toxic materials, or flammables and corrosives, together.
• The safest practice is to draw only the amount of material that can be used that day.
• Storing hazardous materials on the job site requires the use of approved containers.
• Containers must be placed a minimum of 50 feet away from any ignition device or source.
• Plan for the delivery of proper storage equipment before hazardous materials are delivered to job site.
HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
PQS Question 105.5,
What
are the general procedures
to be followed when a Hazardous Material/Hazardous
Waste (HM/HW) spill occurs or is discovered?
Reference: [f]OPNAVINST 5090.1D, CH-4 Environmental and Natural Resource Program Manual[ch.10, pp. 10-10 thru 10-19]; [g] 29 CFR Part 1910, General Industry Standards[29 CFR 1910.120]
Spill Procedures
• All discoveries of spills or situations that may lead to a spill must be verbally reported immediately to supervisory personnel and the officer of the deck (OOD)/command duty officer (CDO).
• Crewmembers are not to remain in the area to investigate the spill.
• The discoverer /initial response team shall report the following information:
Spill Procedures
• Time of discovery.
• Location.
• Identification of material.
• Behavior of material (reactions observed).
• Source of spill (e.g., tank or container).
• Personnel in vicinity (list by name and department).
• Volume of spill.
• Anticipated movement of spill.
• Label information (copy data from spilled container only after exposure to spill is eliminated).
HAZMAT/HAZWASTE
PQS Question 105.6
, State the PPE required when
handling HM/HW at levels A, B, C, D.
PPE Levels
• Level A - To be selected when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required.
– SCBA, Encapsulating protective suit, disposable suit
• Level B - The highest level of respiratory protection is necessary but a lesser level of skin protection is needed.
– SCBA, Resistant clothing, face shield
• Level C - The concentration(s) and type(s) of airborne substance(s) is known and the criteria for using air purifying respirators are met.
– Air purifying respirator, Resistant clothing, face shield
• Level D - A work uniform affording minimal protection: used for nuisance contamination only.
PPE
Ensure all personnel understand the following:
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What hazardous materials are present
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What PPE is required for protection from each
specific danger
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Example: Face shield, goggles, gloves, apron,
PPE
Ensure all personnel understand the following:
• All crew members must wear the required personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Workers should notify their supervisor immediately if the
required clothing or equipment is not available to do the assigned work.
• Workers should also notify their supervisor if they need instruction on how to wear or use the clothing or equipment
• All personnel required to wear personal protective clothing or equipment must receive training before first using it and
