Shared Flashcard Set

Details

FMFQO Chapter 13
Environmental Awareness Fundamentals
4
Other
Professional
02/22/2010
Click here to study/print these flashcards.

Create your own flash cards! Sign up here.

Additional Other Flashcards

 

 

Cards

Term
Define HAZMAT:
 Definition

Material having 1 or more of the following characteristics:

  • flammable
  • toxic
  • corrosive
  • radioactive
  • other harmful characteristics if stored/used improperly
Term
Define Hazardous Waste:
 Definition
Any discarded or abandoned hazardous substance.
Term
Define MSDS:
 Definition

Material Safety Data Sheet

 

OSHA form 174 or equivalent form used to communicate chemical/physical/hazardous properties of a product to its users.
Term
Procedures when HAZMAT spill is discovered:
 Definition
  1. Spill discovery & notification
  2. Initiation of action
  3. Evaluation
  4. Containment & damage control
  5. Dispersion of gases/vapors
  6. Cleanup & decon
  7. Disposal of contaminated materials
  8. Certification for re-entry
  9. Follow-up reports
Supporting users have an ad free experience!