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TITLE: Managing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes in the Field, 149 pages (slides)
SLIDE TOPICS, SUBTOPICS and CONTENTS:
Managing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes in the Field
US Army Medical Department Center and School
Department of Preventive Health Services
Environmental Quality Branch
Terminal Learning Objective
Identify the requirements and procedures for the storage and handling of hazardous materiel and waste in military medical operations.
Enabling Learning Objectives
Given a list of hazardous material and hazardous waste terms, definitions and regulating agencies, match the term with its definition and primary regulating agency.
Identify requirements for transporting Hazardous Material.
Given a list of transportation, select the storage requirements for transport of hazardous waste and hazardous material
Given a list of storage requirements, select the storage requirements for sound management of hazardous waste and hazardous material
Given an existing Hazard Communication program, assess the program’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
State the definition of hazardous waste, hazardous waste generator, hazardous waste producer
Select the six mandatory categories of regulated medical waste
Describe the methods for handling and treatment options for Regulated Medical Waste
Outline
Definitions Rules and Regulations
Transportation of Hazardous Material
Hazard Communication
Hazardous Waste
Regulated Medical Waste
Definitions of “Hazardous”
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
49 CFR
Definition:
item or chemical which, when being transported or moved, is a risk to public safety or the environment.
any product listed by name, in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101)
Definitions of “Hazardous”
Hazardous Substance
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
40 CFR
any item or chemical which can cause harm to people, plants, or animals when released into the environment.
any toxic or hazardous pollutant identified in:
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Toxic Substance Control Act
Hazardous substances are listed in 40 CFR 302.4.
Definitions of “Hazardous”
Hazardous Chemical
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
29 CFR
any substance or chemical which is a \"health hazard\" or \"physical hazard,“
Definitions of “Hazardous”
Hazardous Waste
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
40 CFR
any substances that are no longer fit for their intended use and pose a risk of damage to human health or the environment if improperly managed or disposed.
HAZMAT becomes Hazardous Waste at the point at which it can no longer be used for its originally intended purpose
Summary of Hazardous Terms
Waste Management Regulations
Within US & Territories
military must comply with U.S. EPA regulations, as well as state and local requirements.
Military installations overseas
military must adhere to country-specific Final Governing Standards (FGS)
If no FGS exist, units must comply with Department of Defense (DOD) 4715.5-G, Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document
DOD 4715.5-G does not apply to off-installation deployments such as contingency operations
Occupational Safety & Health
OSHA regulations apply to all DoD Personnel except for military personnel in military-unique operations and workplaces
Military Unique?
Military Unique?
Planning
Army orders/plans should address waste management procedures in:
annex F (Engineer)
annex I (Service Support)
Joint orders/plans should include waste management requirements in:
annex D (Logistics)
annex L (Environmental Considerations)
annex Q (Medical Services)
Transportation
Emergency Response Information Sources
Shipping Papers
Placards
Package labeling
HAZMAT Certifiers
DOD certifying officials
Must be designated in writing by their activity Commander
Must have successfully completed formal training (80 Hours)
Must be current (within two years)
Shipping Papers
hazardous material must be accompanied by a shipping paper prepared in accordance with Sections 172.201-3 of CFR 49.
shipping paper entries must contain:
the basic description of the hazardous material being shipped
proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number,
type of container (box, drum, bottle, etc.)
total quantity on the shipment.
Shipping Papers
Placards
used to inform people about the dangers associated with hazardous material in a motor vehicle, railcar, freight container, cargo tank, or portable tank.
guide emergency personnel in their response to HAZMAT spills or accidents.
Emergency Response Guidebook
Marking Requirements for Packaging
Unless specifically excepted, ALL containers of hazardous materials must be marked with:
the proper shipping name(s)
UN or NA Identification number(s) of the contents
the name and address of the consignee and consignor.
Marking Requirements for Packaging
All markings must be:
durable
in English
printed on (or affixed to) the package
On a background of a sharply contrasting color
clear from any other labels or attachments
placed away from other markings
Packaging Requirements
Must use UN approved packaging
DOT Labels & Placards
DOT Labeling Requirements
Placed on the surface of the package bearing the proper shipping name
Additional Labeling Requirements
Storage
Storage Requirements
Compatibility of chemicals
Ventilation
Fire Walls
Containment
Protection from the elements
Contingency and Emergency Plan
Labels and Labeling Plan
Security Plan (controlled access)
Inspection Plan
Personnel Training
Financial Assurance
Permits for Storage
EPA Compatibility Chart
Use for both Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Substances
Commonly Used Method
Accepted by regulators
Instructions for Use
Find Reactivity Group Numbers (RGNs)
Use Chart to Compare
CAMEO
NFPA Label/Placard
Conveys hazard to firefighters
Post on exterior walls and entrances where responders would enter
NFPA Label/Placard
NFPA Label/Placard
Hazard Communication
(HAZCOM)
HAZCOM Standard’s Purpose
Reduce occupational illness and injury resulting from chemical exposures by:
informing employees of the identities and the hazards of the chemicals they work with
training employees on the measures for preventing chemical exposures
Application
Any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace in such a manner that employees may be exposed under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency
Applies to all non military-unique Army operations and workplaces, to include those in the Army Reserve and Army National Guard
Department of Defense Instruction 6050.5 Hazard Communication Program is the current written U.S. Army HAZCOM policy
Each military component (MACOM, installation, and/or unit commanders) is required to establish a Hazard Communication Program
Application
Does not apply to:
Contract employees at Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) facilities.
Non-routine exposure.
Exemptions
Hazardous wastes
Tobacco/tobacco products
Wood/wood products
Articles
Food or alcoholic beverages
Drugs (e.g. pills)
Cosmetics
Consumer products
Nuisance particulates
Ionizing and nonionizing radiation
Biologicals
Limited Coverage
Retail
Warehousing
Cargo Handling
Laboratories
Major Program Components
Written program
Warning labels
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
Information and training
Written Program
Compliance Tips
Include a list of the hazardous chemicals present in the workplace
Describe procedures for
warning labels, MSDSs, training & education
informing employees of non-routine tasks and of chemicals in unlabeled pipes
sharing information with other employers
Make the program available to employees
Chemical Inventories
Compliance Tips
Include all hazardous chemicals
Compile for the workplace or for individual work areas
List by the chemical names (identities) used on the MSDSs and warning labels
Material Safety Data Sheets
Manufacturer’s responsibilities:
Review scientific evidence
Develop MSDSs
Send with initial shipments, after each update, and upon request
Update when new information becomes available
Material Safety Data Sheets
Employers responsibilities:
Maintain an MSDS for each hazardous chemical in the workplace
Train workers to read MSDS information
Ensure MSDSs are readily accessible to workers
General
No specific format
Must include 12 categories of information to be considered complete
Material Safety Data Sheets
Identity
name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer
date MSDS was prepared
hazardous components & exposure limits
physical and chemical characteristics
physical hazards
health hazards
precautions for safe handling and use
control measures
emergency and first-aid procedures
primary route(s) of exposure
listed as a known or suspected carcinogen
HMIRS
MSDS PE
Locate record for NSN: 6840012860421
What is the date of the most current MSDS?
What is the name of the product?
What is the manufacturer’s telephone number?
When was this MSDS prepared?
What are the hazardous ingredients in this product?
Is this product a solid, liquid, or gas?
What materials should be avoided when using this product?
What happens when you drink this product?
What should you do with clothing contaminated with this product?
How should you protect your hands when using this product?
What should you do for a person who drinks this product?
What is the main way this product enters the body?
Is this product a carcinogen?
Material Safety Data Sheets
Compliance Tips
Verify that an MSDS is available for each hazardous chemical
