COMDTINST 6260.21B
22 OCT 1993
or carried by vessels inspected by your office, with special emphasis on
carcinogenic or highly toxic materials. The hazardous materials inventory list must
be updated annually.
(3)
Written Program. A written hazard communication program is required at each unit.
As a minimum, this written program must address all required program elements. In
addition, the written program must include the hazardous materials inventory list.
Enclosure (3) contains a sample, fill in the blanks, written program for a unit.
(4)
Container Labels. This program element applies to units who use hazardous
materials in the workplace. Reference (a) requires manufacturers and suppliers of
hazardous materials to label product containers with specific warning information.
All hazardous materials received for use must be checked for labels or tags which,
as a minimum, provide the following information:
(a)
Name of the material as indicated on the MSDS;
(b)
Warning of the principal hazards (e.g., health, fire, reactivity, etc.);
(c)
Effects of overexposure on target body organs (e.g., skin, eyes, liver, kidneys,
etc.); and
(d)
Name, address or location of the manufacturer, supplier, or a responsible party
who can provide additional information.
(5)
Approval for Small Purchase of Hazardous Materials. In accordance with
COMDTINST M4200.13(series), Small Purchase Handbook, approval is required
from the Hazardous Materials Coordinator for the purchase of hazardous materials.
The command shall use the following approval guidelines:
(a)
a MSDS for the material to be acquired shall be available to the unit; and
(b)
the command shall have, and be trained in the use of, all personal protective
equipment required for use of the material as spelled out on the MSDS.
7.
Training.
a.
Hazardous Materials Coordinator. The training offered by Commandant (G-K) for unit
safety supervisors, and by Commandant (G-M) for collateral duty safety and health
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