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5.2.2. The hazardous materials list must contain:
a. The chemical name or the common name used on the MSDS or
container label
b. The quantity usually stored on site in the following ranges:
• Class A for quantities of less than 55 gallons or 500 pounds
• Class B for quantities between 55 and 550 gallons or 500 and 5,000
pounds
• Class C for quantities between 550 and 5,500 gallons or 5,000 and
50,000 pounds
• Class D for quantities greater than 5,500 gallons or 50,000 pounds
c. The area where the hazardous material is stored and to what extent it
may be stored at altered temperature or pressure
5.2.3. The hazardous materials list must be prepared for each work
area and updated within 30 days of the addition or removal
of a hazardous material, or when the quantity stored changes
enough for it to be listed in a different class. The entire
hazardous materials list must be updated at least annually.
5.2.4. Contractors may be requested to submit electronic or hard
copies of the hazardous materials list and material safety
data sheets to the FedEx representative before the hazardous
materials are brought on site.
5.2.5. The FedEx representative will forward a copy of the list to
the site safety organization, which will retain one copy for
their files and hold the second copy for the local fire
department.
5.2.6. Upon receiving and forwarding this information, FedEx does
not imply acceptance of responsibility or guarantee
completeness or accuracy of contractor submittals.
5.2.7. The use of hazardous materials in a FedEx facility requires
consultation with the site safety organization and operations
management.
5.2.8. Hazardous materials may not be stored on site without
written consent from the site safety organization and
operations management.
5.3. Material Safety Data Sheets
5.3.1. Contractors must maintain the most current material safety
data sheets provided by manufacturers and distributors of
the material. If the contractor does not receive an MSDS
from the manufacturer or distributor, the contractor should
submit a written request for one. As a general guideline, an
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