Hazardous items

Limited life items, fragile items, or hazardous items For each item you should ... 

The Hazardous Element. To often it is automatically assumed that in an explosive facility the explosive item is the most hazardous item and, therefore, the electrical protection is designed based on its requirements. However, this assumption can lead to installing the wrong type of electrical protection. 

Hazard Division 1.2 Comprises items which have a projection hazard with minor explosion effects but not a mass explosion hazard. Items burn and explode progressively, a few at a time. A considerable number of fragments, firebrands and unexploded items may be projected. Some of these may explode on impact and cause fire or explosion. Blast effects are limited to the immediate vicinity. 

Neutralization or Demilitarization Hazardous items may be neutralized by detonation in place, or they may be removed to a demilitarization facility located on, or at some distance from, the site undergoing remediation. Detonation in place, which is often the only safe method for neutralization of explosive items, carries with it concerns for blast, noise, and vapor containment. Blast containment coverings tend to be heavy, bulky, and difficult to position. Sand tamping for noise control is labor intensive and time consuming, and it creates problems with dust. Reliable mathematical models for predicting the noise impact on neighboring communities do not appear to be available, although their development should not be particularly difficult. 

CFR101-42.207(a) 4.3.2 A certification by an authorized DOE official that the hazardous item has been properly labeled and its packaging meets OSHA and DOT requirements (see Section 4.2.2.5, above), shall be included in the description of the hazard. 

CFR101-42.207(b) SF 122 4.3.3 The transferee agency (i.e., receiving agency) shall document the inventory or control record of the transferred hazardous item to indicate the hazard associated with the handling, storage, or use of the item. If available, an MSDS or HMIS (or equivalent) data record must be filed with the SF 122. 

CFR101-42.404 41CFR101.42.1102 4.6.7 Sale of Certain Hazardous Materials - DOE or DOE contractors shall follow the special sales requirements provided in 41CFR101.42.1102 for certain hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, controlled substances, etc.) (see Sections 4.8.1 through 4.8.4, below). The holding agency (DOE) shall properly store hazardous items and provide information to ensure that prospective bidders are aware of the hazards, as well as the precautions they should take to protect themselves. 

FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASSES AND GROUPS RELATED TO CHEMICALS Table B-1. List of Eederal Supply Classes Composed Predominantly of Hazardous Items... 

Table B-2. Selective List of Federal Supply Classes and Groups that Contain a Significant Number of Hazardous Items...

Miscellaneous welding, soldering and brazing supplies and accessories. Hazardous items such as cleaners, acids, flux and supplies that contain or produce hazardous fumes. 

Drugs, biologicals and official reagents. Hazardous items as defined in 40CFR101-42.001. 

Office supplies Hazardous items, such as thiimers, cleaning fluids, flammable inks, and varnishes. 

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Miscellaneous protective devices such as both long-and short-handled tongs for holding or manipulating hazardous items at a safe distance and remote control equipment (e.g., mechanical arms, stopcock turners, labjack turners, remote cable controllers, and closed-circuit television monitors) should be available as required to prevent exposure of any part of the body to injury. 

A significant proportion of people become complacent after successfully handling dangerous or hazardous items/materials over a period of time. 

Action related to further investigation of a hazard item (if required) ... 

Something is hazardous if it involves risk or danger. For example, most energy sources are hazardous items because if the energy involved is uncontrolled, it provides the capability to cause damage and/or injury. For example, hydraulic pressure is a hazardous item because if the high pressure hydraulic hose ruptures, it could result in damage and/or injury. 

Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea (ACOPS), October 2003. Coastal Survey of Packaged Chemical and Other Hazardous Items 2002/2003. Maritime and Coastguard Agency Research Project No. 488, London. 

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