Part E: Verification of the Proper Conservation of Resources

Part C: Planning and Conducting Environmentally Sustainable Actions

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by the generator, to achieve equivalent removal; or if the inner liner that prevented contact of the

commercial chemical product or manufacturing chemical intermediate with the container is removed.

Inspection. Facilities provided to store, handle, or use hazardous substances will be periodically tested

and inspected. Some HM/HW considerations for inspection include:

 Are amounts of HM on hand limited to the minimum needed (no stockpiling of HM)?

 Is the unit's HM/HW inventory (quantity and location) up to date?

 Do HW containers have drum logs to account for all additions and to specify personnel authorized to

make additions to the containers?

 Are MSDSs on hand for all HM? Are MSDSs readily available to all workers with exposure to HM?

 Is HW accumulated in authorized containers?

 Are containers labeled according to directives?

 Are containers in good condition and closed when not in use?

 Are contents of containers compatible with the container?

 Are accumulation start dates and HW labels on each HW container?

 Are container storage areas inspected at required intervals?

 Is HM/HW managed for prompt pick up and transportation to disposal facility according to directives?

 Are used oil accumulation tanks used for collection of HW and other pollutants?

 Are danger and warning signs conspicuously placed?

 Is spill-prevention and -control equipment adequate?

 Are personnel trained in the proper handling, collection, storage, or transportation of HM/HW?

 Are dumpsters free of HM/HW items?

 Are used POL cans and drums disposed of properly?

 Are asbestos-containing parts (brake shoes, clutch plates, and equipment insulation) removed, collected,

and disposed of properly?

 Are batteries stored/disposed of properly?

 Is equipment containing radioactive sources (i.e., gun/mortar sights, M8A1 alarms) properly stored to

prevent breakage and release of radioactive materials? Are incidents reported properly?

 Is ammunition stored properly?

PART E - VERIFICATION OF THE PROPER CONSERVATION OF

RESOURCES

AR 200-1 addresses the Army Hazardous Materials Management Program. This program outlines the

procedures to be implemented by installations and units to minimize or eliminate the use of hazardous

materials when possible, using the following alternatives:

 Substitute less hazardous or nonhazardous material.

 Modify processes or procedures to reduce or eliminate use.

 Restrict user inventory.

 Reduce consumptive use.

 Direct ordering.

 Extend shelf life.

 Regenerate spent material.

 Downgrade and reuse spent material.

 Reuse for other purposes.

 Combinations of the above.

Hazardous materials required for testing petroleum products can be some of the most dangerous substances

in use. Most of the hazardous materials used to perform the various tests in the petroleum lab are not

substitutable. Therefore, supervisors have to focus the hazardous materials management efforts on

minimization and conservative use of these materials.

Unit Recycling Program. Ensure that subordinates are familiar with and participate in the recycling

program. You can verify support among your unit by ensuring that all recyclable materials are being

recycled, such as:

 Computer paper.

 Corrugated cardboard.

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