ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 5 Hazardous Materials
C5.2.7. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). A form prepared by manufacturers or
importers of chemical products to communicate to users the chemical and physical properties
and the hazardous effects of a particular product.
C5.2.8. Mixture. A solution of two or more substances.
C5.2.9. Substances. Chemical elements and their compounds in their natural state or
obtained by intermediaries, procedures, or production, comprised of additives necessary to
maintain the stability of products and the impurities derived from the procedures utilized, but
exclusive of solvents that can be eliminated without affecting the stability of the substance and
without modifying their composition.
C5.3. CRITERIA
C5.3.1. Storage and handling of hazardous materials will adhere to the DoD Component
policies, including Joint Service Publication on Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials.
Defense Logistics Agency Instruction (DLAI) 4145.11, Army Technical Manual (TM) 38-410,
Naval Supply Publication (NAVSUP PUB) 573, Air Force Joint Manual (AFJMAN) 23-209, and
Marine Corps Order (MCO) 4450.12A, “Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials,” and
Joint Transportation and Traffic Management within the EUCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR)
provide additional guidance on the storage and handling of hazardous materials. The
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and appropriate DoD and Component
instructions provide requirements for international maritime transport of hazardous materials
originating from DoD installations. International air shipments of hazardous materials
originating from DoD installations are subject to International Civil Aviation Organization
Technical Instructions or DoD Component guidance, including Air Force Interservice Manual
24-204(I), Army Technical Order (TO) 38-250, NAVSUP PUB 505, MCO P4030.19I, and DLAI
4145.3, DCMAD1, Ch3.4 (HM24), “Defense Materiel Disposition Manual.”
C5.3.2. Hazardous material dispensing areas will be properly maintained.
Drums/containers must not be leaking. Drip pans/absorbent materials will be placed under
containers as necessary to collect drips or spills. Container contents will be clearly marked.
Dispensing areas will be located away from catch basins and floor/storm drains.
C5.3.3. Installations will ensure that for each hazardous material shipment:
C5.3.3.1. The shipment is accompanied throughout by shipping papers that clearly
describe the quantity and identity of the material and include an MSDS;
C5.3.3.2. All drivers are trained on the hazardous material included in the shipment,
including health risks of exposure and the physical hazards of the material, including potential
for fire, explosion, and reactivity;
C5.3.3.3. Drivers will be trained on spill control and emergency notification procedures;
September 2012 Italy FGS 5-2
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