Definition
Documentation
Safety
Operation
Hazmat Related
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What is discharge and release?
Discharge (40CFR109.2): - Includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of oil
Release (40CFR300.5): - As defined by section 101(22) of CERCLA, means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment (including the abandonment or discarding of barrels, containers, and other closed receptacles containing any hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant)
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What is a SSHP stands for?
Site-specific safety and health plan
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How many PPE levels are there?
4
100
We want to investigate a vessel and our gas meter detects an oxygen level of 19.9%. Should we enter the vessel?
Normal Atmospheric conditions 20.9%
Lower Limit for Coast Guard 19.5%
Upper Limit for Coast Guard 22.0%
Effects of oxygen deprivation can be felt 19.0%
Judgment becomes impaired 12%
Death can occur in minutes 8%
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what is LC50?
Lethal Concentration 50% (LC50) is the concentration of a material that on the basis of laboratory tests (respiratory route) is expected to kill 50% of a group of test animals when administered as a single exposure in a specific time period, usually 1 hour.
200
Define "Harmful Quantity" and "Reportable Quantity"
Harmful Quantity (40 CFR 110.30): Discharge of oil, - Violates applicable water quality standards
- Causes a film or sheen
Reportable Quantity (40 CFR 117.3): Release of hazardous substance requires reporting to appropriate authorities.
- Quantities can also be found in 49 CFR 172.101
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Where can you find information about a SSHP in CFR?
29CFR1926.65(b)
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What are the PPE level for PR investigation?
Level D
Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Safety Shoes, PFD
200
Explain why CG personnel shall not operate non-CG owned equipment (i.e., shut-off valves, nozzles, etc.)
We may not be properly trained on their equipment
It is a safety issue if something goes wrong
It is a liability issue (What if we break it?)
200
Where can Benzene be found and what's its hazards?
Source: Found in petroleum products.
Hazards: Primarily inhalation hazard. Possible skin absorption hazard.
Short term exposure: Drowsiness, dizziness, unconsciousness, death.
Has damaging effects on production of red and white blood cells and platelets. Can cause aplastic anemia. Prolonged exposure may cause leukemia.
CG PEL: 0.5PPM
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What are "Hazardous substance", "Hazardous material", and "Hazardous waste"?
Hazardous substance: any substance listed in 40CFR117 (CWA) and/or 40CFR302 (CERCLA)
Hazardous material: (49CFR171.8): Any material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported
Hazardous waste: (40CFR262): Hazmat that is at the end of its lifecycle (can no longer be used in industry)
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How many elements must be contained in a SSHP?
10
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What first responder level(s) we need as a PR?
Awareness Level and Operation level
300
What are some common types of oil and Hazmat in our AOR?
anhydrous ammonia,
oil refineries,
container shipments (hazmat, radiation)
300
What are some characteristics of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and where dose it exist?
Odorless and colorless gas
Nausea and headache in early stages of intoxication
A safe reading on a combustible gas indicator does not ensure CO is not present
CO may be fatal at 1000 ppm in air, and considered dangerous at 200 ppm
Increased CO levels can be prevented by strict control of the ventilation and use of catalytic converters
400
How many Hazard Class are there and what are they?
400
Can you list at least 5 elements of the SSHP?
a. Health risk/hazard analysis for each site task
b. Employee training assignments
c. PPE
d. Medical surveillance requirements
e. Types of air monitoring, personnel monitoring, and environmental sampling techniques
f. Site control measures
g. Decontamination procedures
h. Emergency response plan
i. Confined space entry procedures
j. Spill containment program - 1910.120(b)(4)
400
What do a 4-gas meter detect?
Hydrogen Sulfide(H2S): 0-200ppm
Carbon Monoxide(CO): 0-10000ppm
Oxigen(O2): 0-30.0%
Combustible Gases %LEL: 0-100%LEL
400
Describe the CG policy concerning confined space entry.
A Certified Marine Chemist shall conduct the initial inspection and certify confined spaces on merchant vessels “Safe for Workers” before entry by Coast Guard personnel.
400
Where can you find Hydrogen Disulfide (H2S) and how hazardous is it?
Source: Byproduct of oil refining and decomposing organic matter.
Hazards: Inhalation hazard, flammable.
Short term: Headaches, nausea, irritating to eyes and mucous membranes. Olfactory threshold quickly impaired.
Long term: Problems range from headaches to motor function and breathing difficulty.
A by-product of oil refining and national emission from rotting organic matter. Smells like eggs, highly flammable, strong irritant to eyes and mucous membranes.
500
What are LEL/UEL/LFL/UFL?
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): The lowest concentration (%) of a gas or vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition source. Concentrations lower than the LEL are “too lean” to burn. LEL is also called Lower Flammable Limit (LFL).
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): The highest concentration (%) of a gas or vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition source. Concentrations higher than the UEL are “too rich” to burn. UEL is also called Upper Flammable Limit (UFL).
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What ICS form is related to SSHP?
ICS208
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List the three characteristics of a confined space:
a. Limited openings for entry/exit
b. Unfavorable/inadequate ventilation
c. Not designed for continuous human occupancy
29 CFR 1910.146
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Examples of confined spaces:
Manholes
Stacks and pipes
Storage tanks, trailers and tank cars
Pits, sumps, hoppers, and furnaces
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what hazmat is believed to cause the Beirut explosion?
Ammonium nitrate -- fertilizer!