Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste POD Notes |
New POD Notes:If you find any hazardous materials adrift, turn them in to your supervisor. And if you find any materials that lack labels or markings, handle them carefully. POD Note #1:Work center supervisors shall ensure their personnel are trained on the hazards associated with hazardous material before it is used, and that appropriate personal protective equipment is available and used. For more information, contact ship's HAZMAT supervisor/HAZMINCEN, ________________, or refer to OPNAVINST 5100.19D, paragraph B0302(a)(10), to "Read more about it." POD Note #2:Off-Loading HW Shore Requirements: HW shall be turned over to the HAZMINCEN or Supply Department for collection and off-loading to the cognizant shore facility, (usually PWC), as HMTID. (POC Name _________________, OPNAVINST 5100.19D, B0301(d)(1)(2)(3). POD Note #3:All hands are reminded to turn in any hazardous materials found adrift to their supervisor. Materials with no labels or markings should be handled very carefully. See your HM supervisor for more information on hazardous materials. POD Note #4:HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE AND USE: Work center supervisors should ensure that no more than one week's supply of any hazardous material is maintained in work spaces. Return surplus material to proper storage or see your HM supervisor. POD Note #5:IAW OPNAVINST 5090.1B, discharge at sea is permissible as follows:
Always get permission from the OOD before throwing anything over the side at sea! POD Note #6:Navy policy states that, aboard ship, only standard stock hazardous materials shall be procured and used. It takes special procedures and the CO's signature (or Supply Officer O-5 and above) to procure "open-purchase" items, so use what is in the system first. POD Note #7:Training on the hazardous materials is required annually. Your work center supervisor conducts this training. You are required to read the MSDS info on each hazardous chemical prior to its initial use. Hazardous material information is contained on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). You have the right to request an MSDS for any hazardous chemical you use. Contact ________________, the HM supervisor, for more information. POD Note #8:What is a hazardous material/chemical? Hazardous chemicals are all aerosols (regardless of contents), flammables, combustibles, compressed gases, oxidizers, acids and alkali's, and toxic materials. This is almost every type chemical used for cleaning; grease and oil, powdered or liquid onboard ship. It may be something you use routinely at home, such as spray cleaner, but on this ship we treat it as a hazardous material/chemical! Contact the HM supervisor for more information. POD Note #9:MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheets are provided by manufacturers on every hazardous chemical they produce. The MSDS describes the health and safety hazards associated with the material and precautions for safe handling and use. MSDS's are available onboard ship for every hazardous chemical we use. Copies of MSDS's are required to be available for all workcenters. POD Note #10:Small spills of hazardous materials can be cleaned up by the responsible work centers. Larger spills, or spills that threaten the safety of the ship must be reported immediately to the OOD, CDO or DC Central. If in doubt - report the spill! POD Note #11:All hands are reminded that when transferring material from one container to another the existing precautionary label is retained on the original container and the subsequent containers are marked with an appropriate precautionary label. POD Note #12:All hands are reminded to ensure that hazardous materials/chemicals are removed from the workspace and returned to the appropriate stowage area upon completion of the use or at the end of each workday. POD Note #13:All hands are reminded that any spills or potential spills of a hazardous substance shall be verbally reported immediately to supervisory personnel and the OOD/CDO. Crewmembers are not to remain in the area to investigate the spill! Call a medical emergency if you find a crew member overcome by gases or vapors but do not remain in the area and become a victim yourself! POD Note #14:All hands are reminded that aerosol cans are not to be stowed where temperatures exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit, or adjacent to steam lines, hot metal, or heat sources. All aerosol cans, regardless of contents, are to be treated and stored as flammable materials. POD Note #15:All hands are reminded that all hazardous chemicals removed from stowage for use is returned to appropriate stowage upon completion of use or at the end of work day, whichever is earlier. This includes cleaning gear! Don't create a bomb in your berthing space. POD Note #16:All hands are reminded that MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are to be available for every hazardous chemical aboard. All personnel using HAZMAT shall be trained on the dangers and precautions contained within the MSDS before they actually use those chemicals. Reference: OPNAVINST 5100.19D, Article B0302(10). POD Note #17:Remember when working with caustic or toxic chemicals protective gloves are required. Surgical or food-handler type gloves are not resistant to chemical absorption. The HAZMAT coordinator will assist supervisors in the selection of chemical resistant gloves to guard against chemical hazards. POD Note #18:HAZARDOUS MATERIAL: A valid requirement must exist before any hazardous material is ordered. Ensure only HM authorized for shipboard use by the ship's Hazardous Material List (SHML) is requisitioned, or if necessary to do so, that a SHML Feedback Report (SFR) is promptly submitted. Reference: (OPNAVINST 5100.19D, Article B0302(6). POD Note #19:Question: What is the proper disposal procedure for fluorescent light bulbs? Answer: Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, which is extremely toxic and easily absorbed by marine life. High mercury levels in fish and drinking water can render entire areas of the coast, rivers, and lakes unusable for human and animal consumption. Therefore all fluorescent light bulbs should be containerized for disposal ashore. POD Note #20:Question: How many acetylene cylinders can be stored in ready stand-by in the HT shop? Answer: Zero. All flammable and explosive compressed gasses shall be stored on the weather deck, unless in stowage approved on ship's plans. Return bottles to proper stowage as soon as work is complete. POD Note #21:Question: What defines a flammable and a combustible liquid? Answer: A flammable liquid has a flash point below 100ø F (Department of Transportation and the National Fire Protection Association). A combustible liquid has a flash point at or above 100ø F. A ship's prime concern is any substance with a flash point under 200ø F. Small quantities of ready usage flammable or combustible materials must be stored in flammable liquid lockers/cabinets, when not in use. POD Note #22:HAZMAT - Safety Tips- Anyone working with Hazardous Material must wear the appropriate protective equipment (i.e., goggles, gloves, apron, respirator, etc.). - Absolutely no eating, drinking or smoking is allowed in a space where Hazardous Material is being used. - Ensure that the supply and exhaust ventilation is in good operating condition in any space where Hazardous Materials are used. (OPNAVINST 5100.19D, Article C2304(E). POD Note #23:Compressed Gas Cylinders: All hands are reminded that gas cylinders are potential missiles. Proper stowage pending this possibility. They are to be stowed vertically with grade B shock collars and capped unless in-use. POD Note #24:Properly label all HAZMAT material when you transfer it from the original container to a secondary container (spay bottles, paint cans etc.) The life you save may be your buddy's. For more info review OPNAVINST 5100.19D, Article C2302(e). POD Note #25:Do you work with Hazardous Materials? Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are accessible for your review when working with HM. You should review the section titled "Control Measures," for specific guidance in selection of personal protection equipment. POD Note #26:Do you order Hazardous Materials? Make sure a valid requirement exists and you order the smallest quantity needed. If you have excess HM, turn it over to the HAZMINCEN or HM supervisor. These procedures will minimize hazardous waste (HW) and reduce disposal costs $$$$. POD Note #27:HAZMAT LABELING. Do not add labels to a hazardous material unless you transfer the material to an unlabeled container or the original label is damaged or destroyed. If you must re-label a HM container, use the labeling system for DOD Hazardous-Chemical Warnings. See your HAZMAT supervisor for details. POD Note #28:All hands are reminded that fluorescent lamps should not be discarded at sea. Store them in their original shipping containers for disposal ashore. These lamps contain poisonous mercury vapor that is dangerous if glass is broken. See your HAZMINCEN supervisor for proper off-load and disposal procedures. POD Note #29:All hands are reminded to ensure that HM which is removed from its proper stowage location for use is returned when its intended use is completed or by the end of the workday whichever is shorter. Always review the MSDS prior to using HM. (OPNAVINST 5100.19D, article C2303(b)(e). POD NOTE #30:Berthing spaces and wash spaces are NOT proper storage for hazardous material. Ensure all HAZMAT is returned to an appropriate stowage locker at completion of use or at end of workday. (OPNAVINST 5100.19D, article C2303(e)(2d) and C2304 note.) POD Note #31:All hands are reminded that disposal of plastics (including plastic trash bags, synthetic rope, and fishing lines (nets) at sea is prohibited. POD Note #32:When transferring hazardous waste to a shore activity, label the HW as to the contents. Do not mix different substances in the same container. Failure to segregate and label HW may result in a charge for the cost of laboratory analysis to identify the HW. A DD Form 1348-1 must be completed for each type of HW transferred. POD Note #33:HAZMAT is everywhere. It's a pain but you have to use it. All hands must follow these general safety precautions when handling HAZMAT: 1. Work Center Supervisor must brief personnel on hazards and required PPE. 2. Ensure adequate ventilation in work area. 3. Never exceed one week(s) usage as a ready supply. 4. Avoid breathing vapors or dust when using HAZMAT. Theses are just a few precautions. If you have any questions contact your Work Center Supervisor, HAZMINCEN, or the HM Supervisor. POD Note #34:Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide all the information you need to SAFELY use a hazardous chemical/material. If you use a hazardous chemical without reading the MSDS you run the risk of poisoning the enviorment, your shipmates and/or yourself. MSDS are available from the HAZMINCEN or HM Supervisor and should be located in each work center. POD Note #35:All hands are reminded of the safety precautions for stowage of compressed gas cylinders.1. Cylinders must be stowed in an upright position, valve cap in place, secured by metal collars. 2. Oxygen and acetylene shall not be stowed in close proximity to each other. (IAW OPNAVINST 5100.19D, article C2311) POD Note #36:Sight Protection. A sailor was cleaning a fueling sponson when the soapy water splashed into his eyes. He was wearing goggles, but they weren't the right type, and he wasn't wearing them properly. Goggles that have open vents on the sides are okay for chipping and grinding, but not for handling liquids. The correct type would be "chemical splash proof goggles" when there is a possibility of splashes. Make sure you select the right kind of protective equipment. If you're unsure, ask your supervisor, divisional Safety Petty Officer, the HAZMINCEN or HM Supervisor. POD Note #37:A young Sailor, trying to match stunts with a friend, poured isopropyl alcohol on his hands and set fire to it. The fire burned his hand (imagine that!). Flailing his arms because of the pain, he knocked over the alcohol container and set the bottle on fire. He grabbed the bottle, rushed to the nearest eye wash station, and doused his hands and the bottle, but not before suffering second degree burns. "Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid". POD Note #38:I'm so dizzy. Four members of a working party became dizzy and ill while emptying cans of hazardous fluids into a 55-gallon drum. One required 45 minutes of oxygen at medical. If they'd all been wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (see OPNAVINST 5100.19D, article C2305), they wouldn't have needed the trip to the hospital. Be careful when you're handling HAZARDOUS materials. If you don't know what protection you need, FIND OUT! POD Note #39:Splish, splash. One sailor reached up to a shelf to get some floor stripper. Another sailor had put it there without a lid. The first got stripper in his eyes, had to have them flushed and spent the next day in bed. When you've finished with hazardous material/chemicals, make sure you stow it properly. POD Note #40:READ and HEED. A SN received chemical burns while mixing epoxy resin and hardener. He didn't take any safety precautions or wear protective clothing. The container had this warning: "May cause skin irritation. Vapor Harmful. Use respirator if adequate ventilation is not available. Avoid contact with skin and eyes...." etc., etc. An MSDS probably wouldn't have done much good, but maybe training would have. POD Note #41:Goggles Again! A sailor splashed corrosion control solution in his eyes while he was working on an airplane. The good news: he was wearing goggles. The bad news: he was wearing them AROUND HIS NECK! POD Note #42:PRECAUTION: hen marine organisms decompose in a fire hose, they release hydrogen sulfide gas. The gas smells like rotten eggs. The problem is that the gas desensitizes your smelling apparatus, so you won't notice it getting stronger. More than one sailor has died as a result. If you notice the smell, take action right away. You may not be alive "later." POD Note #43:While draining fuel from a hose to change a bad section, some fuel came up over the top of the sleeve retractor, was caught by the wind, and was driven into a sailor's face/eyes. No goggles were worn. Workshops are not the only eye-hazardous areas onboard ship. Think about it! Protect your eyes, you only get one set! POD Note #44:A sailor was troubleshooting a paint sprayer. The hose got disconnected from the rig and sprayed paint on his hand and lower arms. He used acetone to remove the paint and received first-degree chemical burns. Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. Think Safety! POD Note #45:While cleaning the head, a sailor put pine oil into a paper cup similar to the one he was drinking soda from. He grabbed the wrong cup (yucca!). He went to sick bay and was transferred to the hospital. He was released when his breath no longer smelled like a piney forest. When you transfer HAZMAT into a temporary container, you must label it with the name of the material, the manufacturer's name and address, and the hazard. I don't know if a label would have prevented this one, however a label might prevent this from happening to anyone else. |
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