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ESWS HAZMAT CVN 77 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What are the six categories of Hazmat? - ANSWER Flammables orcombustibles
Aerosols
Toxic materials
Corrosives
Oxidizers
Compressed gasses
What is an incompatible material? - ANSWER Materials that cannot be
stored in the same location due to
reactivity of the contents in the container.
Who is in charge of spills when the ship is out to sea? - ANSWER The
DCA.
Who is in charge of spills when the ship is inport? - ANSWER The Duty
Fire Marshall
What is Hazardous Material? - ANSWER Any material that because of
its quantity, physical or
chemical characteristics may pose a substantial hazard to
human health or the environment when purposely released or
accidentally spilled.
What is Hazardous Waste? - ANSWER Any discarded material (liquid,
solid or gas) which meets
the above definition of HM and/or designated as HM by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or a state authority
What is Oily waste? - ANSWER Oil mixed with water or other fluids
such that the mixture
is no longer useful. This includes rags or anything else
contaminated by oil.
, What is Waste oil - ANSWER Oil whose characteristics have changed
markedly since being
originally refined and has become unsuitable for further
use, and is not considered economically recyclable.
What personal protection equipment is required when
handling HM/HW? - ANSWER Chemical goggles, face shield, apron,
respiratory devices,
and gloves.
What information is on the Material Safety Data Sheet? - ANSWER
Composition, chemical, and physical characteristics, health
and safety hazards, and precautions for safe handling and
use.
Where are Material Safety Data Sheets located? - ANSWER They are
located with the HM/HW Coordinator at Medical,
Supply Officer, Work Center, and the HM container.
What are the Work Center Supervisor's responsibilities
as they pertain to HMC&M? - ANSWER Ensure that approved personal
protective clothing and
equipment are maintained and used. Ensure that prior to
initial use or handling any HM, work center personnel have
been trained on the hazards associated with that material
and are familiar with what an MSDS is, what it contains, and
where a copy is available for review.
What information do you need to report when a HM/HW
spill is discovered? - ANSWER 1. Location of the spill.
2. Identification of the spilled material if known.
3. Observed reactions of the spill.
4. Source of spill (drum, tank, line).
5. Personnel in the vicinity of spill.
6. Volume of the spill.
7. Anticipated movement of spill.
8. Labeling or placard information.
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