DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2018, Chemical Management (Volume 3 of 3) Consolidated Chemical User Safety and Health Requirements
This volume consolidates existing core safety and health requirements that all sites engaged in chemical- related activities must follow when applicable and when no exemptions have been granted. It eliminates the confusion of overlapping and/or duplicative chemical-related safety and health requirements.
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DOE HANDBOOK
CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
(Volume 3 of 3)
Consolidated Chemical User Safety and Health
Requirements
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Washington, D.C. 20585
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Foreword
Numerous requirements have been promulgated to protect workers, equipment, facilities, and the
environment. When work is performed, the specific requirements affecting the work must first be
identified and incorporated into the work plan. Because such requirements can number in the thousands,
simply identifying all of the applicable chemical safety-related safety and health requirements that govern
any work activity can be a monumental task. Concern over this was addressed in the 1994 DOE Chemical
Vulnerability Study Management Response Plan, which identified the need for a complex-wide "Roadmap
for Requirements." Similarly, discussions within the Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG)/DOE
chemical safety community have indicated that one of the main causes of continuing chemical safety issues
at DOE facilities is the large number of requirements that govern chemical-related work throughout the
Complex. Many of these requirements approach chemical safety from different perspectives and contain
provisions that overlap and are sometimes contradictory and confusing. An EFCOG/DOE Chemical Safety
Topical Committee (CSTC) Team, the Chemical User Safety and Health Requirements Roadmap
(CUSHR) Team, undertook the task of looking into this issue.
Background
The EFCOG/DOE CSTC CUSHR Team conducted a limited review of how DOE sites address compressed
gases. Results showed that at these sites, between 50 and 70 percent of requirements were addressed in site
documentation of chemical-related safety and health requirements. These results confirmed the view that,
while all DOE contractors who engage in the same work activities must follow the same requirements,
many either do not know which requirements apply to their work or are confused by them. The Team
concluded that this was likely due to the fact that multiple requirements from many varied sources
frequently overlap, covering the same points in slightly different and sometimes conflicting ways.
To assist the sites in understanding and addressing the myriad requirements with which they must comply,
the CUSHR Team committed to developing a series of activity-based chapters that consolidate the safety
and health requirements that govern DOE chemical-related work activities, removing overlaps and
duplications where found.
Before beginning its work, the Team conducted a Chemical Storage Requirements Pilot in the summer of
2000 to see if this planned effort would be perceived as "value-added" for the DOE community. The pilot
document provided consolidated chemical-related safety and health requirements for chemical storage, a
universal activity conducted by all that use chemicals throughout the Complex. A listing of consolidated
requirements for safe chemical storage, along with a survey, was distributed to chemical users across the
Complex. The survey results demonstrated that the effort to consolidate requirements would be useful to
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chemical users throughout the Complex and should continue.
In support of the above mandate to assist the sites with a requirements roadmap, the CSTC CUSHR Team
developed a series of activity-based chapters that consolidate the safety and health requirements that
govern DOE chemical-related work activities. The ten chapters of this document coordinate with the
subjects covered in other volumes of the DOE Chemical Management Handbook.
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Instructions for Use
This volume consolidates existing core safety and health requirements that all sites engaged in chemical-
related activities must follow when applicable and when no exemptions have been granted. It eliminates
the confusion of overlapping and/or duplicative chemical-related safety and health requirements. It serves
only to consolidate existing DOE and Federal chemical-related safety and health requirements. It
does not create any new or additional requirements.
The listing of consolidated requirements contained here includes “pointers” to the sources of those
requirements, showing the user what the requirements are and where each comes from.
In addition to DOE Orders, it includes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Compressed Gas
Association (CGA) requirements that are cited in either 10 CFR Part 851, Worker Safety and Health
Program, or in OSHA standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 1910.6, Incorporation by
Reference. It also includes technical standards that are made mandatory by their specific reference within
a DOE Regulation or Order.
State and local codes including locally adopted building and fire codes are not addressed in this
document. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations are not addressed because the
impact from these is considered to be negligible at DOE facilities. Similarly, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) pesticide regulations are not addressed in this document. This handbook
does not address design requirements and construction aspects of facilities, which can be found
elsewhere (for example, DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety, DOE-STD-1066-2016, Fire Protection, NFPA
5000, Building Construction and Safety Code).
Appendix B is added in this revision to demonstrate how local fire code regulations can have an impact on
chemical safety and lifecycle management, for instance, through imposition of facility inventory limits on
the storage and use of various hazard classes of chemicals.
Because ANSI, CGA, and NFPA documents are available only to subscribers to those organizations,
subscribers can access the specific requirements of interest. Non-subscribers may be able to find these
documents in their site libraries or can purchase them through the organizations’ web pages.
This Requirements Roadmap contains a Glossary of terms and explanatory notes of the various
consolidated chemical-related safety and health requirements.
The numerous requirements included in this document have been collected from many sources with
differing safety purposes. As a result, some of these requirements may not always apply to the work being
performed at a DOE site or facility. It is the user’s responsibility to determine which of these requirements
apply to his or her work and how the requirements are to be implemented. The reference sources for the
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requirements included in this document can be used to determine the applicability of those requirements to
the work being performed. The source requirements are listed to the left of the corresponding section of
the document that consolidates the referenced requirements. If there is any question as to the applicability
of a requirement or if it is thought that any requirement is taken out of context, the user can use the
reference sources to research the original requirement.
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To ensure that the most current document is used, the user should contact the subject matter expert (e.g.,
fire protection engineer, industrial safety engineer, industrial hygienist, and environmental engineer) as
applicable, depending on site contractual requirements.
This document is guidance only. Users of this document refer to the Local, State, or Federal requirements
and regulations, including applicable Parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), Department of
Energy (DOE) Orders and Standards for specific requirements.
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Table of Contents
Foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ vii
Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................................................ xi
Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. xxix
Chapter 1 – Hazard Analysis ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Applicability ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Requirements for Chemical Hazard Analysis ...................................................................................... 2
1.5 Source Documents .............................................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2 – Acquisition ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Applicability ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Requirements for the Acquisition of Chemicals ................................................................................ 10
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2.5 Source Documents ............................................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 3 – Chemical Inventory and Tracking ........................................................................................ 15
3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Applicability ....................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 15
3.4 Requirements for Chemical Inventory and Tracking ......................................................................... 16
3.5 Source Documents ............................................................................................................................ 21
Chapter 4 – On-Site Chemical Transportation ......................................................................................... 23
4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Applicability ....................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 23
4.4 Requirements for On-Site Chemical Transportation ......................................................................... 24
4.5 Source Documents ............................................................................................................................ 27
Chapter 5 – Chemical Storage .................................................................................................................... 29
5.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Applicability ....................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 30
5.4 Requirements for Chemical Storage ................................................................................................. 31
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5.5 Source Documents ............................................................................................................................ 47
Chapter 6 - Hazard Control ....................................................................................................................... 49
6.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 49
6.2 Applicability ....................................................................................................................................... 49
6.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 49
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6.4 Requirements for Hazard Control ..................................................................................................... 50
6.5 Source Documents ............................................................................................................................ 70
Chapter 7 – Sustainable Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization ............................................... 73
7.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 73
7.2 Applicability ....................................................................................................................................... 73
7.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 74
7.4 Requirements for Sustainable Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Activities ................. 75
7.5 Source Documents ............................................................................................................................ 80
Chapter 8 – Chemical Emergency Management ...................................................................................... 81
8.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 81
8.2 Applicability ....................................................................................................................................... 81
8.3 Definitions and Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 81
8.4 Requirements for Chemical Emergency Management ..................................................................... 82
8.5 Source Documents .......................................................................................................................... 100
Chapter 9 – Chemical Disposition ........................................................................................................... 101
9.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 101
9.2 Applicability ..................................................................................................................................... 101
9.3 Definitions and Acronyms ............................................................................................................... 102
9.4 Requirements for Chemical Disposition .......................................................................................... 103
9.5 Source Documents .......................................................................................................................... 122
Appendix A to Chapter 9 – Typical Screening Process Steps .................................................................... 125
Appendix B to Chapter 9 .......................................................................................................................... 129
Chapter 10 – Training ............................................................................................................................... 133
10.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 133
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10.2 Applicability ................................................................................................................................... 133
10.3 Definitions and Acronyms ............................................................................................................. 134
10.4 Requirements for Training ............................................................................................................ 135
10.5 Source Documents ........................................................................................................................ 144
Complete List of Sources .......................................................................................................................... 145
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Appendix A: Chapter Overviews .............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1: Hazard Analysis ........................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2: Chemical Acquisition ................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 3: Inventory and Tracking ............................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 4: On-Site Chemical Transportation ............................................................................................. 3
Chapter 5: Chemical Storage ...................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 6: Hazard Control ......................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 7: Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization ........................................................................ 6
Chapter 8: Emergency Management ......................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 9: Chemical Disposition ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 10: Training ................................................................................................................................. 10
Appendix B: Building and Fire Code Overview ........................................................................................ 1
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Acknowledgments
This DOE Handbook was prepared under the sponsorship of the CSTC. It was prepared over a span of
four years by the CSTC’s Chemical User Safety and Health Requirements Roadmap team (the CUSHR
team), consisting of representatives from several sites and DOE Headquarters, chaired by Dave Quigley,
BWXT Y-12 and co-chaired by Mr. James Morgan, Washington Savannah River Company and Ms. Gail
Kleiner, DOE/EH-52. The preparers would like to gratefully acknowledge the following specific CUSHR
team members who authored the various chapters of this document:
Judi Johannesen, DOE-RL; Fred Simmons, WSRC; Murty Kuntamukkula, WSRC; Bill Westendorf, Link
Technologies, Inc; John Piatt, PNNL; James Woodring, ANL; Dave Quigley, INEEL; Jeff Woody, Link
Technologies, Inc.
No one group of individuals, however, can appropriately take sole credit or responsibility for an
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undertaking of this magnitude. The CSTC CUSHR Team would like to gratefully acknowledge the many
individuals who have commented on the Handbook.
Beyond the formal comment process used for documents of this type, the following individuals provided
valuable technical insights and/or specific reviews of this document in its various stages of development:
Theresa Aldridge DOE-Rl
Ed Branagan DOE-HQ/NE
Jerry Coalgate DOE-HQ/EH-413
Arnold Edelman DOE-HQ/SC-83
David Freshwater SAIC
Brenda Hawks DOE-ORO
J. C. Laul LANL
Bill McArthur DOE-HQ/EH-52
James T. Powers NNSA/NA-41
Jane Powers DOE-HQ/EH-413
Ann Schubert WVNS
John Serocki DOE-HQ/NE-70
Reanna Sharp-Geiger LANL
Daniel Stachelski DOE-WV
Tom Tuccinardi DOE-HQ/SO-411
Bill Von Holle DNFSB
Rob Vrooman NNSA/NA-53
Sharon Walker SNL
Steven Woodbury DOE-HQ/EH-43
Stephanie Woolf DOE-ID
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO REVISION 1
Revision 1 of this DOE Handbook was prepared under the sponsorship of the CSTC. It was updated by
the CSTC’s Document Maintenance team consisting of representatives from several sites and DOE
Headquarters. The preparers would like to gratefully acknowledge the following team members who aided
in revising this document:
Lydia Boada-Clista DOE Ohio Field Office
Wayne Davis WSMS
Dave Freshwater NNSA/NA41
Murty Kuntamukkula WSRC
Dan Marsick DOE/HS-11
Elaine Merchant DOE/HS-32
James Morgan WSRC
Dave Quigley (Chairman) BWXT Y-12
Fred Simmons WSRC
Gary Swisstack WSRC
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO REVISION 2
Gary Swisstack (original team lead) SRNS
Murty Kuntamukkula SRNS
Oscar Henderson SRNS
Jim Woodring ANL (retired)
Jane Powers DOE/HS-22 (retired)
Dave Quigley B&W Technical Services / Y-12 (retired)
Jayne-Anne Bond Advanced Technologies Laboratories International (ATL)
Wai-Lin Ng BNL
Joe Hopkins DOE-HQ/AU-11 (retired)
David Weitzman DOE-HQ/AU-11
David Freshwater DOE-HQ/NA-41
Joel Harris SRNS (retired)
Fred Simmons SRNS (retired)
Tina Elliott SRNS
Jeff Hieb (2016 team lead) AECOM-(WTP) Hanford
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO REVISION 3
Jeff Hieb (2017 team lead) AECOM-(WTP) Hanford
Dina Siegel LANL
Mark Brynildson Sandia
Mikhail Alnajjar PNNL
Murty Kuntamukkula SRNS
David Weitzman DOE-HQ/AU-11
Steve Singal
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Glossary
Abandon: Leave in place.
Acid-Contaminated Property: Property that may cause burns or toxicosis when improperly handled due to
acid residues adhering to or trapped within the material.
Approval: Authorization from subject matter experts or the appropriate level of management as defined in
local site or facility procedures.
Approved: Deemed acceptable by the appropriate Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Biologicals: Hazardous materials associated with the products and operations of applied biology and/or
biochemistry, especially serums, vaccines, etc., produced from microorganisms.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Hazardous
Substance: A substance on the list defined in section 101(14) of the CERCLA (42 USC Parts 9601-9675);
refer to list in Appendix A of 40 CFR Section 302.4.
Certain Categories of Property (that require special handling): Specific types of hazardous property, the
disposition of which is described in 41 CFR Subpart 109-42.11 and 41 CFR Subpart 101-42.1102, such as
radioactively or chemically contaminated property, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), controlled
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substances, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-controlled materials, drugs and reagents other than
controlled substances, lead-containing paint, U.S. Munitions List (see definition) of items requiring
demilitarization (see definition), etc.
Chemical: Any element, compound, or mixture of elements or compounds. A substance that: a) possesses
potentially hazardous properties (including, but not limited to, flammability, toxicity, corrosivity,
reactivity); or b) is included on any federal, state, or local agency regulatory list; or c) is associated with a
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (see definition) and is not an “Article,” as defined in 29 CFR Section 1910.1200.
For the purposes of this document, this definition also applies to chemical product (see definition).
Chemical Product: A mixture of any combination of two or more chemicals that may or may not be the
result, in whole or in part, of a chemical reaction, and that itself has hazardous properties. Chemical
products will have SDS (or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)) associated with them and include materials
such as paints, lubricants, cleaning agents, and fuels.
Chemical Storage Area: A location that is segregated by either physical barriers or a distance approved by
a fire protection engineer and is used to store any chemical except those that are classified as being low
hazard chemicals (see definition). Example 1: If a flammable liquid storage cabinet is in a work area, only
the inside of the cabinet is the storage area, not the entire work area. Example 2: Areas used to store low-
hazard chemicals are not considered to be chemical storage areas. Types of chemical storage areas include
flammable liquid storage areas, oxidizer storage areas, and organic peroxide storage areas.
Chemical Tracking: The task of monitoring changes to the chemical inventory data over time from
acquisition to disposition in order to keep the inventory up-to-date.
Class I Flammable Liquids: Class 1A, Class 1B, and Class 1C flammable liquids.
Class IA Flammable Liquids: Liquids having a flash point less than 73°F and boiling points below 100°F.
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Class IB Flammable Liquids: Liquids having a flash point less than 73°F and boiling points at or above
100°F.
Class IC Flammable Liquids: Liquids having a flash point at or above 73°F and below 100°F.
Class II Combustible Liquids: Liquids having a flash point greater than 100°F but less than or equal to
140°F.
Class IIIA Combustible Liquids: Liquids having a flash point greater than 140°F but less than or equal to
200°F.
Class 1 Oxidizer: An oxidizer that does not spontaneously combust when it comes into contact with
combustible materials, but slightly increases the burning rate of combustibles that have already been
ignited.
Class 2 Oxidizer: An oxidizer that may cause spontaneous ignition when it comes into contact with
combustible materials or that causes a moderate increase in the rate at which combustible burns.
Class 3 Oxidizer: An oxidizer that undergoes a vigorous self-sustained decomposition when exposed to
contamination or heat or that causes a significant increase in the rate at which combustibles burn.
Class 4 Oxidizer: An oxidizer that explosively decomposes upon exposure to heat, shock, or contaminants
and that causes a significant increase in the rate at which combustible burn.
Clean-Up Operations: An operation in which hazardous substances are removed, contained, incinerated,
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neutralized, stabilized, cleared up, or in any other manner processed or handled with the ultimate goal of
making the site safer for people and the environment.
Code of Record: The collection of codes and standards used in the approved design of a facility, based
upon which the facility is constructed.
Commerce Control List Items1(CCLIs): Dual-use (i.e., commercial/military) items that are subject to export
control by the Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce. These items have been
identified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Part 774) as export-controlled for reasons
of national security, crime control, technology transfer, and scarcity of materials.
Commission: The emergency response commission for the State in which the facility is located or the
Indian tribe under whose jurisdiction the facility is located. In the absence of an Emergency Response
Commission, the Governor and the chief executive officer, respectively, shall form the commission. Where
there is a cooperative agreement between a State and a tribe, the commission shall be the entity identified in
the agreement.
Committee or Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): The local emergency planning committee
appointed by the Emergency Response Commission.
1 The Commerce Control List includes deuterium, heavy water, other compounds of deuterium; nuclear- grade graphite; chemical
agents (e.g., tear gas formulation, smoke bombs, and other pyrotechnic articles) having dual military and commercial use;
propellants and constituent chemicals (e.g., fine powders of high-purity aluminum, beryllium, iron, magnesium, zirconium, boron,
or boron carbide); guanidine nitrate; liquid oxidizers (e.g., dinitrogen trioxide, nitrogen dioxide/dinitrogen tetroxide, dinitrogen
pentoxide); certain alloys and polymer composites; high-purity (99.99% or greater) bismuth; hafnium metal and alloys (> 60%
Hf); helium-3; chlorine trifluoride; and precursors for toxic chemical agents.
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Confined Space: Any enclosed space not intended for continuous human occupancy and having a limited or
restricted means for entry or exit and that is subject to the accumulation of toxic or flammable contaminants or
an oxygen-deficient atmosphere. Confined or enclosed spaces include, but are not limited to, storage tanks,
process vessels silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork,
pipelines etc.
Control area: A designated area, located indoors or outdoors, within which hazardous materials are stored,
used, handled, or dispensed in amounts that do not exceed the Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) (see
definition).
Controlled Substance: (a) Any narcotic, depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogenic drug, or any other drug,
other substance, or immediate precursor included in Schedules I, II, III, IV, or V of section 202 of the
Controlled Substance Act (Title 21 U.S. Code (USC) Section 812) except exempt chemical preparations and
mixtures, and excluded substances listed in 21 CFR Part 1308; (b) Any other drug or substance that the U.S.
Attorney General determines to be subject to control pursuant to Subchapter I of the Controlled Substances
Act (21 USC 801 et seq.); or (c) Any other drug or substance that by international treaty, convention, or
protocol is to be controlled by the United States.
Cryogenic Liquids: Gases that are handled in liquid form at relatively low pressures and extremely low
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temperatures, usually below -130°F (-90ºC).
Dangerous Property: Material that exists in a condition that poses a hazard to public health or safety, thus
requiring special care and handling.
Decontamination: The removal of hazardous substances from employees and their equipment to the extent
necessary to preclude the occurrence of foreseeable adverse health effects.
Demilitarization: The act of destroying the military capabilities inherent in certain types of equipment or
material. Such destruction may include deep-sea dumping, mutilation, cutting, crushing, scrapping,
melting, burning, or alteration so as to prevent the further use of the item for its originally intended purpose.
Disposal: The discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any solid waste or
hazardous waste into or on any land or water so that such solid waste or hazardous waste or any constituent
thereof may enter the environment or be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters, including ground
waters. [42 USC 6903(3)]
Disposition: The process of reutilizing, transferring, donating, selling, abandoning, destroying, or other
disposition of Federally-owned personal property (i.e., chemicals and chemical products).
DOE Screening Period: The period of time that reportable excess chemicals (see definition) are screened
throughout the DOE Complex for reutilization purposes.
Donee: Any of the eligible entities that receive Federal surplus personal property (i.e., chemicals) through a
State Agency for Surplus Property (see definition), for example, a service educational activity, a public
agency (see definition), a nonprofit tax-exempt educational or public health institution, or a State or local
government agency.
Departmental Property Management Officer (DPMO): Also, designated as the DOE National Utilization
Officer, who provides approval for user access to the Federal Disposal System (FEDS) (see definition).
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Dual-Use List2: A list of nuclear-related material, equipment, software, and related technology that has
valid uses in both commercial and military applications, developed by the Nuclear Suppliers Group (see
definition) and described in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Information Circular
(INFCIRC) 254, Part 2 (as amended).
Emergency Planning Hazards Assessment (EPHA): A quantitative analysis identifying hazards and the
potential consequences from unplanned releases of (or loss of control over) hazardous materials, using
accepted assessment techniques.
Energy Asset Disposal System (EADS): a module within the FEDS (see definition) database, available to
DOE and DOE contractor personnel to conduct internal screening of excess chemicals for use within the
agency; it became effective Sept. 1, 1998. [NOTE: EADS has replaced the Reportable Excess Automated
Property System (REAPS) provided in 41 CFR Subparts 109-43.304-1.50].
Engineered Nanoparticle: Intentionally created (in contrast with natural or incidentally formed) particle
with one or more dimensions greater than 1 nanometer and less than 100 nanometers.
Environmental Management System: “Environmental Management System” means a set of processes and
practices that enable an organization to increase its operating efficiency, continually improve overall
environmental performance and better manage and reduce its environmental impacts, including those
environmental aspects related to energy and transportation functions. EMS implementation reflects
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accepted quality management principles based on the “Plan, Do, Check, Act,” model found in the ISO
14001 International Standard and using a standard process to identify and prioritize current activities,
establish goals, implement plans to meet the goals, evaluate progress, and make improvements to ensure
continual improvement.
Environment: Includes water, air, and land, and the interrelationship that exists among and between water,
air, and land and all living things.
Especially Designed or Prepared Property: Equipment and material designed or prepared especially for use
in the nuclear fuel cycle and described in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (see definition) Trigger List (see
definition) (INFCIRC 254, Part 1, [as amended]). Especially Designed or Prepared Property is a category
under High-Risk (Personal) Property (see definition).
Excess Chemicals: Chemicals (see definition) or Chemical Products (see definition) that are still in good
condition and for which the current owner has no further use. This does not include spent/used material.
[NOTE: This term is used in DOE Property Management Regulations (PMR) and FPMR to mean chemicals
that are excess to a holding agency (see definition), such as DOE, that can only be reutilized within the
same agency or by another federal agency]. It includes chemicals identified as high-risk personal
property, hazardous (personal) property, hazardous materials, extremely hazardous materials, hazardous
items, and certain categories of property that require special handling (see definitions).
2 The Dual-Use List includes several metals (e.g., beryllium, hafnium, and zirconium) and their compounds and alloys;
tritium and its compounds; helium-3, radium-226; chlorine trifluoride; and certain high explosives and their mixtures.
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Excess (Personal) Property: Any personal property under the control of any federal agency (i.e., DOE, for
purposes of this document) that is no longer required for that agency’s needs, as determined by the agency
head or designee.
Excluded PCB products: Materials containing 0 (zero) through 49 parts per million (ppm) (see definition) of
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) (see definition).
Explosive-Contaminated Property: Property that may ignite or explode when exposed to shock, flame,
sparks, or other high temperature sources due to residual explosive material in joints, angles, cracks, or around
bolts.
Export-Controlled Property: Property, the export of which is subject to licensing by the U.S. Department
of Commerce, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), or which
is authorized by DOE. Export-Controlled Property is a category under High-Risk (Personal) Property
(see definition). Refer to the Commerce Control List (see definition) for items that are export-controlled.
Extremely Hazardous Materials: (a)Those materials that are hazardous to the extent that they generally
require special handling such as licensing and training of handlers, protective clothing, and special
containers and storage;(b) those materials that, because of their extreme flammability, toxicity, corrosivity,
or other perilous qualities, could constitute an immediate danger or threat to life and property and that
usually have specialized uses under controlled conditions; and(c) those materials that have been
determined by the holding agency (see definition) to endanger public health or safety or the environment, if
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not rendered harmless before release to other agencies or to the general public.
Extremely Hazardous Substance: A substance listed in Appendices A and B of 40 CFRPart355.
Federal Disposal System(FEDS): A real-time, online computer data base managed by the General
Services Administration (GSA) since 1992 for recording, tracking, and controlling the nationwide
inventory of excess and surplus personal property inventory (e.g., equipment and commodities, including
chemicals) of the Federal Government. Also, see GSAXcess.
Fire Area: An area in a building that is separated from the rest of the building by a one-hour fire barrier. All
penetrations through this fire barrier must be constructed to maintain the one-hour fire resistance.
First Responder-Awareness Level: Individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous
substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the
proper authorities of the release. They are temporarily in command of the incident until the Incident
Commander(IC) arrives. They take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release.
First Responder- Operations Level: Individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of
hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby
persons, property, or the environment from the effects of the release. They are trained to respond in a
defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release
from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures.
Flammable Liquids Storage Rooms: Roomsthataredesignedaccordingto29 CFRSubpart1910.106 (d)(4) for
the storage of flammable and combustible liquids.
Flammability Rating of “0” or “1”: Liquids, solids, or semi-solids having a flashpoint above 200°F
(93.4°C) or those materials that will not burn when exposed to a temperature of 1500°F(815.5ºC) for 5
minutes.
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Friable Asbestos Materials: Materials that contain more than 1 percent asbestos by weight and that can, by
hand pressure, be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder, thus allowing for the potential release of
asbestos fibers into the air.
Foreseeable Emergency: Any potential occurrence such as, but not limited to, equipment failure, container
rupture, or control equipment failure, that could result in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical
into the workplace.
General-Purpose Warehouse: A detached building or a separate portion of a building used specifically for
warehousing-type operations.
Greenhouse Gases (GHGs): Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons,
perfluorocarbons, nitrogen trifluoride, and sulfur hexafluoride. [EO 13693, Sec. 19 (m)]
GSAXcess: GSA’s online (http://gsaxcess.gov) platform that serves as the customer interface to the FEDS
(see definition). It can be used to access all customer functions of FEDS such as reporting, searching, and
selecting inventories of federal excess, surplus, and exchange or sale property.
Hazard: Potential for radiation, chemical, energy source or other material to cause human illness or injury
or possibly environmental harm.
Hazard Analysis: The determination of material, system, process, and plant characteristics that can produce
undesirable consequences, followed by the assessment of hazardous situations associated with a process or
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activity. Largely qualitative techniques are used to pinpoint weaknesses in design or operation of the
facility that could lead to accidents.
Hazardous Chemical: Any chemical (see definition) that presents a physical hazard or health hazard, a
simple asphyxiant, combustible dust, pyrophoric gas, or hazard not otherwise classified; a substance that
possesses potentially hazardous properties (including, but not limited to, flammability, toxicity, corrosivity,
reactivity/instability).
Hazard Control: The management actions or physical measures taken to eliminate, limit, or mitigate
hazards to workers, the public, or the environment, including (1) physical, design, structural, and
engineering features; (2) safety programs and procedures; (3) personal protective equipment; and (4)
administrative limits or operational restrictions.
Hazardous Material: Property that is deemed a hazardous material, chemical substance or mixture, or
hazardous waste under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA), or the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).3 Generally, a hazardous material
has one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) Are carcinogens (according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations at
29 CFR part 1910), toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, hepatotoxins,
nephrotoxins, neurotoxins, agents that act on the hematopoietic system, and agents that damage the
lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes;
3 Also, see the List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities, which is contained in in 40 CFR S ec t i o n 302.4,
Designation of Hazardous Substances.
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(2) Are combustible liquids, compressed gases, explosives, flammable liquids, flammable solids, organic
peroxides, oxidizers, pyrophorics, unstable (reactive) or water-reactive;
(3) Are radioactive to the extent it requires special handling;
(4) Identify hazards on associated SDS, MSDS, or HMIS documentation;
(5) Possess special characteristics which, in the opinion of the holding agency (see definition), could be
hazardous to health, safety, or the environment if improperly handled, stored, transported, disposed of,
or otherwise improperly used;
(6) Materials that, in the course of normal handling, use or storage, may produce or release dusts, gases,
fumes, vapors, mists or smoke having any of the above characteristics.
Hazardous Materials Branch Officer: The person responsible for directing and coordinating all hazardous
materials operations assigned by the Incident Commander (IC).
Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR): Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Parts 171
through 180.
Hazardous Materials Specialists: Individuals who respond with, and provide support to, hazardous
materials technicians. Their duties parallel those of the hazardous materials technician; however,
specialist’s duties require a more directed or specific knowledge of the various substances they may be
called upon to contain. The hazardous materials specialist also serves as the site liaison with federal, state,
local, and other government authorities regarding site activities.
Hazardous Materials Technicians: Individuals who respond to releases or potential releases for the
purpose of stopping the release. They assume a more aggressive role than a first responder at the operations
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level in that they will approach the point of release in order to plug or patch leaks or otherwise stop the
release of a hazardous substance.
Hazardous Operations: Includes process operations that are subject to regulatory actions because of the
presence of one or more specific hazardous materials or types of materials that meet or exceed established
thresholds or guidelines. These include operations with chemicals governed by:
• 29 CFR Section 1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals or 40 CFR
Part 68 Chemical accident prevention provisions – Sec. 68.67, Process hazards analysis;
• Hazard category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear operations, as defined in 10 CFR Part 830, Nuclear Safety
Management;
• Operations involving beryllium, as defined by 10 CFR 850, Chronic beryllium disease prevention
program;
• Facilities with “significant” fire hazards as defined by DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety;
• Hazardous waste operations as defined in 29 CFR Section 1910.120, Hazardous waste operations
and emergency response; and
• Activities subject to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement as defined in 10 CFR Section 1021.400.
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Hazardous (Personal) Property: Any personal property, including scrap (see definition) or waste, but
excluding property involving a radiological hazard, that is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic because of
its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, or that is deemed a hazardous
material, chemical substance or mixture, or hazardous waste under the HMTA (49 USC 5101-5128),
RCRA (42 USC 6901-6981), or TSCA (15 USC 2601-2692). Such property may be in solid, liquid, semi-
liquid, or contained gas form and may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or
illness, or pose present or potential hazards to human health or the environment when improperly used,
treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or managed. Hazardous (Personal) Property is a category under
High-Risk (Personal) Property (see definition).
Hazardous Substance: For the purposes of this document, as defined in 29 CFR Section 1910.120:
a. Any substance defined under section 101(14) of the CERCLA;
b. Any biologic agent and other disease-causing agent which after release into the environment and upon
exposure by ingestion, inhalation, or assimilation by any person, either directly from the environment
or indirectly by ingestion through food chains, will or may reasonably be anticipated to cause death,
disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutation, physiological malfunctions (including
malfunctions in reproduction) or physical deformations in such persons or their offspring;
c. Any substance listed by the U.S. Department of Transportation as hazardous materials under 49 CFR
Section 172.101 and appendices; and
d. Hazardous waste as herein defined.
Hazardous waste means —
• A waste or combination of wastes as defined in 40 CFR Section 261.3, or
• Those substances defined as hazardous wastes in 49 CFR Section 171.8.
Hazardous Waste4: Those materials or substances, the handling and disposal of which are governed by 40
CFR Part 261, 29 CFR Section 1910.120, and 29 CFR Section 1926.65.
Highly Hazardous Chemical: A substance possessing toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive properties
and as specified by 29 CFR Section 1910.119(a)(1).
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4 The outdated/incorrect definition for hazardous waste, as given in 41 CFR Subparts 101-42.001 and 41 CFR Section
102-40-30, is modified here (as shown in italics under (b) 1 and 2) to account for the 1990 replacement of the term
“Extraction procedure (EP) toxicity” with “toxicity”. The modified definition, includes the following caveats:
a) In general, hazardous materials (see definition) are hazardous wastes when one or both of the following is true:
1. they have passed through the disposition cycle without having been successfully reutilized, transferred,
donated, or sold, and the holding agency declares an intent to discard them.
2. they are no longer usable for their intended purpose, a valid alternate purpose, or resource recovery.
b) In general, solid (non-hazardous) wastes, as defined at 40 CFR Section 261.2, become hazardous wastes when:
1. they exhibit one or more of the characteristics of hazardous waste (ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity)
[40 CFR Part 261, Subpart C], or
2. they are included on the regulatory lists of predetermined hazardous wastes [40 CFR Part 261, Subpart D].
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Highly Protected Risk: Consistent with DOE O 420.1C, the design and construction of a DOE facility to
Highly Protected Risk level incorporates a level of fire protection design, systems, and management controls
to fulfill requirements for the best-protected class of industrial risks, similar to the best protected class of an
industrial building in private industry that qualifies for preferred insurance premium status.
High-Risk (Personal) Property5: Property that, because of its potential impact on public health and safety,
the environment, national security interests, or proliferation concerns, must be controlled and dispositioned
in other than the routine manner. The categories of high-risk property are (1) especially designed or
prepared property, (2) export-controlled property, (3) proliferation-sensitive property, (4) nuclear weapon
components or weapon-like components, (5) hazardous property, (6) automatic data processing equipment,
(7) export-controlled information, (8) radioactive property, (9) special nuclear material, and (10)
unclassified controlled nuclear information.
Holding Agency: The federal agency having accountability for, and general possession of, the chemicals
involved.
Incident Commander: The individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of
strategies and tactics and the ordering and the release of resources. The IC has overall authority and
responsibility for conducting incident operations and the management of all incident operations at the
incident scene.
Internal Screening Period: See DOE Screening Period (see definition).
Inside Liquid Storage: A location inside a building that is segregated by either physical barriers or a
distance approved by a fire protection engineer and that is used to store any liquid chemical except those
that are classified as being low hazard chemicals (see definition); a room or building used for the storage
of liquids in containers or portable tanks, separated from other types of occupancies.
Inside room: A room totally enclosed within a building and having no exterior walls.
Labeling: A descriptive name, identification number, graphic element, instruction, or caution to be placed
directly on the primary hazardous material container.
Laboratory units: For a complete overview of laboratory units and their definitions, see NFPA 45, Fire
Section 16
Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals.
LC50: The concentration of a vapor or gas that will kill 50 percent of a test population. Exposure periods
are typically for 1 hour unless otherwise stated.
Lead-containing Paint: Paint or other similar surface coating material containing lead or lead compounds
in excess of 0.06 percent of the weight of the total nonvolatile content of the paint or the weight of the
dried paint film.
5 Excess chemicals identified as high-risk personal property are most likely to belong to category (5), (2), or (3).
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Low-Hazard Chemicals6: Chemicals that have an NFPA flammability hazard rating of “0” or “1;” a health
hazard rating of “0” or “1;” an instability (or reactivity) hazard rating of “0;” and no special hazard rating
such as “oxidizer,” “water reactive,” or “simple asphyxiant,” per NFPA 704, Standard System for the
Identification of Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response.
Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ): A threshold quantity of hazardous material of a specific hazard
category allowed in a control area. Storage in excess of the MAQ will require building-related protective
features and/or controls.
Marking: A descriptive name, identification number, instructions, cautions, weight, specification, or UN
marks, or combinations thereof, that is required on the outer packaging of hazardous materials.
MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet. Replaced by the term, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (see definition).
Munitions List7: Property and related technical data designated as defense articles and defense services by
the Arms Export Control Act of 1968, as amended (22 U.S.C. Sec. 2778 and 2794(7)). Items are listed in 22
CFR Part 121, in Subchapter M, International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), published by the U.S.
Department of State.
nCi/g: Nanocuries per gram.
No Commercial Value: An item has “no commercial value” when it has neither utility nor monetary value
as an item or as scrap (see definition).
Non-Appropriated Fund Property: Property (i.e., chemicals) procured without the use of Federal
government funds.
Nonfriable Asbestos Materials: Materials containing asbestos that is bonded or otherwise rendered
unavailable for release into the atmosphere through normal usage and that cannot, when dry, be crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. However, cutting, sanding, crushing, or performing
some other disruptive action on items containing nonfriable asbestos can release asbestos fibers into the air.
Nuclear Suppliers Group: A select group of nuclear supplier countries dedicated to nuclear
nonproliferation that establishes the Trigger List (see definition) and Dual-Use List (see definition) in
formulating guidelines for the export of nuclear materials, equipment, and technology and for the transfer of
nuclear-related dual-use nuclear equipment, materials, software, and related technology, respectively.
Ozone-Depleting Substance (ODS): “Ozone-depleting substances” means any substance designated as a
Class I or Class II substance by the EPA in 40 CFR Part 82.
6 Low-Hazard Chemical: This definition makes reference to the hazard identification numbers in NFPA 704, which includes
information on how to use them to determine if a chemical is a “low hazard” chemical. A well-developed set of criteria is needed
in order to determine the appropriate ratings for chemicals that have not been rated. Criteria for these ratings are well defined in
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NFPA 704. The criteria can be used to determine hazard ratings for chemicals that have yet to be evaluated. While other rating
systems exist, none is as well-accepted; nor do any have criteria that are as well defined for the evaluation of chemicals as does
the NFPA 704 system. It should be noted, however, that NFPA 704 criteria are developed for acute exposures only. Chronic
effects such as carcinogenicity should be factored into any evaluation when determining health ratings. Information concerning
chronic health hazards can be found in numerous resources such as Tomes®, the ACGIH Guide to Occupational Exposure
Threshold Limit Values, and the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
7 The U.S. Munitions List includes military explosives, propellants, and toxicological agents.
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ODS, Class I Substance: Any substance designated as Class I by EPA pursuant to 42 USC 7671a(a),
including, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform.
ODS, Class II Substance: Any substance designated as Class II by EPA pursuant to 42 USC 7671a(b),
including, but not limited to, hydrochlorofluorocarbons.
Onsite: Any area within the boundaries of a DOE site or facility to which access is controlled.
Operational Emergencies: For all activities, except Office of Secure Transportation (OST) activities, the
following definition applies:
• A major unplanned or abnormal incident or condition that involves or affects DOE facilities and
activities by causing or having the potential to cause serious health and safety or environmental
impacts and requires additional resources to supplement the planned initial response offsite; and
For non-OST DOE, offsite shipments:
• Any accident/incident involving an offsite DOE shipment containing hazardous materials that causes
the initial responders to initiate protective actions at locations beyond the immediate/affected area.
Oxidizer (solid or liquid): A chemical while in itself, is not necessarily combustible, causes or contributes
to combustion in other materials, generally through the release of oxygen or other oxidizing gas.
Oxidizing gas: A gas that can support and accelerate combustion of materials more than air (containing
23.5% or less by volume of oxygen at standard atmospheric conditions) does.
Outdoor Storage Locker: A moveable, prefabricated structure, manufactured at a site other than the final
location of the structure and transported completely assembled or in a ready-to-assemble package to the
final location. It is intended to meet local, state, and federal requirements for the outside storage of
hazardous materials.
PCB or Polychlorinated biphenyls: A class of chlorinated aromatic compounds that is hazardous to human
health and the environment. [NOTE: In 41 CFR Subparts 101-42.1102-2, the same acronym “PCBs” is used
to mean substances containing polychlorinated biphenyls at a concentration of 500 ppm or greater].
PCB Items: Materials containing 50 through 499 ppm PCB.
Personal Property: Property of any kind, except for real estate and interests therein (such as easements and
rights-of-way) and permanent fixtures, which are Federal Government-owned, chartered, rented, or leased
from commercial sources by, and in the custody of, DOE or its designated contractors; source, byproduct,
special nuclear materials, and atomic weapons as defined in Section 11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
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amended(42 USC 2014), as amended; and petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the Naval
Petroleum Reserves. For purposes of this document, personal property means chemicals or chemical
products.
Pollution Prevention(P2): “Pollution prevention” means “source reduction” as defined in Sec.6603 of the
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13102), and other practices that reduce or eliminate the creation
of pollutants through (a) increased efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water, or other resources, or
(b) the protection of natural resources by conservation.
Precious Metal: A term that refers to gold, silver, and platinum group metals – platinum, palladium,
rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and osmium.
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Process Hazard Analysis: Hazard evaluation, as defined in 29 CFR Section 1910.119, Process Safety
Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals, subsection (e).
Proliferation-Sensitive Property: Nuclear-related or dual-use equipment, material, or technology as
described in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (see definition) Trigger List (see definition) and Dual-Use List
(see definition), or equipment, material, or technology used in the research, design, development, testing, or
production of nuclear or other weapons. Proliferation-Sensitive Property is a category under High-Risk
(Personal) Property (see definition).
Property Act: The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 3778), as amended
(codified, as amended, in various sections of Titles 40 and 41 of the United States Code), the law that
centralized Federal property management and disposition functions under the GSA.
Public Agency: Any State or political subdivision thereof, including any unit of local government or
economic development district; any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including
instrumentalities created by compact or other agreement between States or political subdivisions; multi-
jurisdictional sub-state districts established by or pursuant to State law; or any Indian tribe, band, group,
pueblo, or community located on a State reservation.
Public Body: Any department, agency, special-purpose district, or other instrumentality of a State or local
government; any Indian tribe; or any agency of the Federal Government.
Pyrophoric: A chemical that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130ºF (54.4ºC) or below.
Reagent: Any hazardous material used to detect or measure another substance or to convert one substance
into another by means of the reactions it causes.
Regulated Area: An area where entry and exit is restricted and controlled.
Release: Any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping,
leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment (including the abandonment or discarding of barrels,
containers, and other closed receptacles) of any chemical, extremely hazardous substance (see definition),
or CERCLA hazardous substance.
Reportable Excess Property: Excess property that is reportable to the GSA by the Holding Agency (see
definition) on Standard Form (SF) 120, excluding Hazardous Waste (see definition), Extremely
Hazardous Property, Scrap (see definition), Controlled Substances (see definition), chemicals determined
to be appropriate for abandonment or destruction, nuclear-related and Proliferation Sensitive Property (see
definition), national security-sensitive property, and NRC controlled materials. Reportable excess
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property includes non-hazardous chemicals, drugs and reagents other than controlled substances;
nonfriable asbestos materials, and excluded PCB products (i.e., those containing less than 49 ppm PCB).
Reportable Property: Excess or surplus property that is reportable to the GSA by the holding agency (see
definition) or receiving organization on an appropriate Standard Form to affect a disposition transaction or
to initiate the next phase of screening.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): The Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, 42 USC, Section 6901 et seq.
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Safety Can: Approved container of not more than 20 liters (~5.3 gallons) capacity having a spring-closing lid
and a spout cover and so designed that it will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire
exposure.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Safety document, prepared in accordance with 29 CFR Subpart 1910.1200(g).
Although a manufacturer may provide an SDS for a chemical, the issuance of that SDS does not
necessarily indicate that the material is hazardous. Some manufacturers develop SDSs for all their
chemicals whether or not the material is hazardous. Replaces the formerly used term, Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS).
Safety Officer (designated as Hazardous Materials Branch Safety Officer in NFPA regulations): The
person who ensures that recognized safe practices are followed and provides other technical safety advice as
needed.
Scrap: Property that has no value except for its basic material content.
Screening Period: Prescribed period of time during which excess chemicals are offered for transfer or surplus
chemicals are offered for donation to eligible recipients.
Segregated Warehouse: A separate or detached building used specifically for warehousing-type operations.
Senior Program Official or Designee: The person who controls the acquisition and production of heavy
water for a given program.
Shelf Life: The length of time an age-sensitive material can be stored under prescribed conditions and can
still retain its properties such that it will function as intended when placed into service.
Shelf-Life Item: Any item that deteriorates over time or has unstable characteristics such that a storage
period must be assigned to ensure that the item is issued within that period to provide satisfactory
performance. Management of such items is governed by 41 CFR Section 101-27.2, and by Department of
Defense (DoD) instructions, for executive agencies and DoD respectively.
Sprinklered Area: An area that has an overhead system designed and installed according to NFPA 13,
"Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems" to spray water down from sprinkler heads during a fire.
Standard Form (SF): One of the U.S. Government forms; herein used to document and report disposition
actions.
State Agency for Surplus Property (SASP): The agency designated under state law to receive federal
surplus personal property for distribution to eligible Donees (see definition) within the state, as provided
for in Subsection 203(j) of the Property Act (40 USC 549 (a)(3)).
Storage: The act of setting aside chemicals for future use or safekeeping or an inventory of compressed or
liquefied gases in containers that are not in the process of being used, examined, serviced, refilled, loaded, or
unloaded.
Superfund or Superfund Act: The common name for the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
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Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (see definition) of 1980, as amended.
Surplus Chemicals: Any excess chemicals that remain with a facility after having undergone internal
screening for reuse within the DOE complex as well as excess screening for transfer to another federal
agency.
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Surplus Property (Surplus): Excess personal property that is no longer needed by federal agencies, as
determined by GSA.
Surplus Release Date: The date on which screening of excess chemicals for federal use is completed and the
chemicals are not needed for any federal use. On that date, excess chemicals become surplus and are eligible
for donation to non-federal recipients.
Suspect (Property): Any material or property that cannot be guaranteed, without further evaluation, of
being free from chemical or radioactive contamination.
Sustainability: Those actions taken to maximize energy and water efficiency; minimize chemical toxicity
and harmful environmental releases, particularly Greenhouse Gases (GHGs); promote renewable and other
clean energy development; and conserve natural resources while sustaining assigned mission activities.
(DOE O 436.1, section 6.d).
System: Piping, pumps, or containers that collectively perform a specific function.
Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ): The minimum amount of a substance at which notification is required
under 40 CFR Part 355. TPQs are listed in Appendices A and B of that regulation.
Toxic Gas: Any gas with an NFPA health hazard rating of 3 or 4 (see definition) per NFPA 704, Standard
System for the Identification of Hazards of Materials; specific definitions for Toxic gas and Highly Toxic
gas are given in NFPA 55.
Transuranic Waste: Transuranic (TRU) waste contains alpha-emitting radionuclides with the following
characteristics: atomic number greater than 92, half-life greater than 20 years, and concentrations greater
than 100 nCi/g (see definition).
Trigger List8: A compilation of nuclear materials, equipment, and related technology developed by the
Nuclear Suppliers Group (see definition) and maintained by the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA), as Information Circular INFCIRC 254, Part 1. Items on this list trigger the imposition of IAEA
safeguards.
Type I Items: Non-extendable shelf-life items with a definite storage life after which the item or material is
considered to be no longer usable for its primary function and should be discarded. Examples of Type I
items include drugs and medicines with certain characteristics, and select unstable reactive chemicals (see
definition).
Type II Items: Extendable shelf-life items for which successive re-inspection dates can be established when
the items or materials have a continued usability as determined by examination based upon criteria that have
been agreed upon. Examples of Type II items include paints, coatings, and inks, as well as time-sensitive
hazardous chemicals that are inspected for continued use, in accordance with NFPA 45 Section 8.2.4.4.
8 The Trigger List includes nuclear-grade graphite, deuterium, and heavy water.
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Unbound Engineered Nanoparticles (UNP): Those nanoscale particles that are not contained within a
matrix under normal temperature and pressure conditions that would reasonably be expected to prevent the
particles from being separately mobile and a potential source of exposure. An engineered primary
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nanoscale particle dispersed and fixed within a polymer matrix, incapable as a practical matter of becoming
airborne, would be “bound,” while such a particle suspended as an aerosol would be “unbound”. [DOE O
456.1A]
UL-Listed: A product that has been tested and certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to indicate
that it conforms with UL safety standards.
Universal Waste: Any of the following hazardous wastes that are managed under the universal waste
requirements of 40 CFR Part273: (1) Batteries as described in 40 CFR Section 273.2; (2) Pesticides as
described in 40 CFR Section 273.3; (3) Mercury containing equipment (including thermostats) as
described in 40 CFR Section 273.4 and as defined at 40 CFR Section 273.9; and (4) Light bulbs containing
mercury (such as fluorescent bulbs) as described in 40 CFR Section 273.5.
Unstable Reactive Chemical (or Unstable Material): A chemical that in the pure state, or as produced or
transported, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, become self-reactive, or otherwise undergo
a violent chemical change under conditions of shock, pressure, or temperature. An unstable reactive
chemical may be identified as either a Type I item or a Type II item (see definition). Examples include
explosives, reactive monomers, organic peroxides that undergo self-accelerating thermal decomposition,
and peroxide formers that produce unstable, highly friction-sensitive or shock-sensitive peroxides.
Upright Position: The position a cylinder is in when the valve is located at a position higher than any other
on the tank.
Waste Minimization: The reduction, to the extent feasible, in the amount of hazardous waste generated prior to
any treatment, storage, or disposal of the waste. Because waste minimization efforts eliminate waste before it is
generated, disposal costs may be reduced, and the impact on the environment may be lessened. (RCRA
Orientation Manual, 2014).
Water-Reactive Material: A substance that will spontaneously react with water to release toxic gases,
flammable gases, or amounts of heat that could become significant (e.g., resulting in spattering, pressure-
volume explosions). It includes those materials that can form explosive mixtures with water.
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AHJ: Authority Having Jurisdiction
AL: Acquisition Letter
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
ATF: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
CCLI: Commerce Control List Item
C&D: Construction and Demolition
CEQ: (Whitehouse) Council on Environmental Quality
CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of
1980 (also known as “Superfund”), as amended
CGA: Compressed Gas Association
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
CRD: Contractor Requirements Document
CSA: Controlled Substances Act
CRD: Contractor Requirements Document
DEAR: Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 9)
DoD: U.S. Department of Defense
DOE: U.S. Department of Energy
DOE-PMR: Department of Energy Property Management Regulations, 41 Part CFR 109
DOT: U.S. Department of Transportation
DPMO: Departmental Property Management Officer
EADS: Energy Asset Disposal System
EMS: Environmental Management System
EO: Executive Order
EPA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPCRA: Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986, Title III of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA)/Superfund Act of 1980
EPHA: Emergency Planning Hazards Assessment
FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulation System (48 CFR)
FEDS: Federal Disposal System
FM: Factory Mutual
FMR: Federal Management Regulation, (Title 41, Subtitle C), 41 CFR Part 102
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FPMR:
Federal Property Management Regulations, (Title 41, Subtitle C), 41 CFR Parts
101 to 200
Federal Supply Classification (as described in the Federal Standard 313)
Greenhouse Gas
General Service Administration
GSA’s web-based platform to access the FEDS
Hazardous Materials Response Team
Hazardous Material Information System, sponsored and maintained by the
Department of Defense
Hazardous Materials Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 171 to 180
Hazardous Material Transportation Act
The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984 to RCRA
Incident Commander
Incident Command System
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Integrated Safety Management System
International Organization for Standardization
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Munitions List Item
Material Safety Data Sheet, replaced by SDS in 2012
North American Industrial Classification System
National Fire Protection Association
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
National Nuclear Security Administration
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Order
Ozone Depleting Substance
Organizational Property Management Officer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Pollution Prevention
Polychlorinated Biphenyl
Process Hazard Analysis
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
Personal Protective Equipment
FSC:
GHG:
GSA:
GSAXess:
HAZMAT:
HMIS:
HMR:
HMTA
HSWA:
IC:
ICS:
IDLH:
ISMS:
ISO:
LEPC:
MLI:
MSDS:
NAICS:
NFPA:
NIOSH:
NNSA:
NRC:
O:
ODS:
OPMO:
OSHA:
P2:
PCB:
PHA:
PPA:
PPE:
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PPL:
Personal Property Letter
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
Reportable Excess Automated Property System, replaced by EADS
Reportable Quantity
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (see definition)
State Agency for Surplus Property (see definition)
Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
Standard cubic feet
Safety Data Sheet; replaces MSDS
Standard Form
Standard Industrial Classification
Significant New Alternative Policy; EPA Program
Site Sustainability Plan
Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
To Be Determined at a later date
Threshold Planning Quantity
Transuranic Waste
Toxic Substances Control Act (15 USC 2601 – 2692)
United States Code
Unbound Engineered Nanoparticles
RCRA
REAPS:
RQ:
SARA:
SASP:
SCBA:
scf:
SDS:
SF:
SIC:
SNAP:
SSP:
SSPP:
TBD:
TPQ:
TRU:
TSCA:
USC:
UNP:
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Chapter 1 – Hazard Analysis
1.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address hazard analysis of
DOE operations or activities involving chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see definition).
State and local codes and requirements are not included. This chapter specifically consolidates requirements
found in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI),
Section 23
and the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publications, the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) standards, and certain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and
Department of Energy (DOE) Rules and Orders, including technical standards that are made mandatory by
their specific reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order.
This chapter is intended to list chemical-related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those that
are overlapping or duplicative. The list of requirements includes “pointers” to the sources of those
requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
1.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all locations that use chemicals or chemical products. [NOTE:
Throughout this document, the term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals and/or chemical products as
described in Glossary Section.] This chapter is intended only to address safety and health-related hazard and
risk analysis requirements applicable to chemical user operations or activities. It consolidates existing, core
safety and health requirements that all sites must follow when engaged in chemical-related operations or
activities.
The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have multiple, differing safety purposes. As
a result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an
individual site or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their
operational or activity work and how they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements
included in this chapter can be used to determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being
performed to accomplish an operation or activity.
1.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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1.4 Requirements for Chemical Hazard Analysis
Sources9
Consolidated Requirements10, 11, 12
4.1 General (Applicable to all operations/activities involving
chemicals)
ANSI Z49.1, 3.2.2.2;
CGA P-1, 6.1;
NFPA 30-2003, 7.2;
NFPA 30, 6.3.6.4;
NFPA 45-2003, 7.2,
NFPA 45, 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.2.2.1;
NFPA 45,12.1;
NFPA 430, 4.1.1;
NFPA 432, 4.7.1;
NFPA 400, 1.11.1, 10.4, 7.3.1.1,
14.2.10.4;
10 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 835.204(d)(2);
10CFR 851.21;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(8);
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1)-(d)(2);
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3);
48 CFR 970.5204-2(c)13
4.1.1 Hazards associated with all activities involving chemicals that
could put the employee at risk of injury or illness shall be
evaluated. Those activities include, but are not limited to; a)
Design of new facilities or modification of existing facilities
and equipment, b) Operations and procedures and c)
Equipment, products and services that are selected or
purchased.
[NOTE: Numerous other substance-specific hazard
analysis requirements can be found in 29 CFR Part 1910,
Subpart Z.]
10 CFR 851.26;
NFPA 430, 4.1.1;
NFPA 430, 4.10.1;
NFPA 432, 4.7.1;
NFPA400, 1.11,1.12, 14.2.10.4;
29 CFR 1910.132 (d)(2)
4.1.1.1 The results of the hazard analysis shall be
documented and approved by the appropriate safety
official or manager.
9 ANSI, CGA, and NFPA requirements require user subscription to a prescribed service in order to access these organizations’ source
requirements.
10 29 USC 654(a)(1), the Duties of employers and employees, requires employers to protect their employees from all recognized
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hazards in the workplace and is a general requirement applicable to all operations/activities involving chemicals.
11 DOE has a "General Duty Clause" in 10 CFR Section 851.10(a)(1) that applies to DOE contractors who may be exempt from
OSHA regulation.
12 DOE standards and industry codes and standards become requirements either by incorporation by reference in DOE regulations
(e.g., 10 CFR) or when included in the Contractor Requirements Document (CRD).
13 This requirement of the DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR, ES&H Clause) requires an identification and evaluation of hazards
associated with work, as part of an overall documented safety management system.
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9
Consolidated Requirements
10
ANSI Z49.1, 3.2.1.2;
ANSI Z49.1, 3.2.1.3;
ANSI Z49.1, 3.2.1.5;
CGA P-1, 6.1;
NFPA 45, 8. 1.1;
NFPA 430, 4.7.2.1;
NFPA 432, 4.2;
NFPA 400, 6.1.4.1–6.1.4.2;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.7;
10 CFR 851.23;
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1);
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(1) and
(f)(4)(i)(B) and (f)(4)(i)(C);
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)
4.1.2 Before beginning work, employees shall be informed of the
hazards present in their work area.
4.2 Hazardous Operations14 (see definition)
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 4,
sec. 2a; Attachment 3, sec. 2d(1);
DOE O 420.1B, II.3.b(5);
DOE O 420.1C, II 3 f(1);
10 CFR 830, Subpart B;
10 CFR 850.21(a);
10 CFR 851.21(a);
10 CFR 1021.400;
29 CFR 1910.119(e);
29 CFR1910.120(c)(1);
40 CFR 68.50;
40 CFR 68.67(a);
40 CFR 1502.14
4.2.1 Hazardous processes shall be analyzed for possible natural and
man-made events that could lead to or result in a loss of control
of hazardous materials.
14 The requirements for hazardous operations are in addition to requirements associated with those activities specified in Section
4.1.
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9
Consolidated Requirements
10
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 2e;
DOE-STD-1120-2016;
DOE-STD-3009-2016;
DOE-STD-3011-2016;
DOE-STD-3016-2016;
DOE O 460.1C;
10 CFR 830.7;
10 CFR 830 Subpart B, 204(a)
and (b);
10 CFR 851.21(a)(5);
10 CFR 851.23(a);
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(2);
40 CFR 68.67(b);
40 CFR 1502.24
4.2.1.1 Hazard analysis techniques shall be selected and used
that are appropriate for the hazards and complexities of
work processes being analyzed.
DOE-STD-1027-92;
10 CFR 830 Subpart B, Part
202(b)(3);
10 CFR 851.21(a);
10 CFR 851.23(a);
29 CFR 1910.119(d);
29 CFR 1910.120(c)(3);
40 CFR 68.65;
40 CFR 1502.15
4.2.1.2 Process information relevant to the hazard analysis, such
as energy sources and hazardous materials, shall be
identified.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 2d(2)(a);
DOE O 420.1C;
DOE-STD-3009-2014;
10 CFR 830.204(b)(3);
10 CFR 851.21(a);
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3);
29 CFR 1910.120(c)(7);
40 CFR 68.22;
40 CFR 68.25;
40 CFR 68.28;
40 CFR 68.67(c);
40 CFR 1502.16;
40 CFR 1508.8
4.2.1.3 Consequences of postulated accidents associated with
hazardous processes and their likelihood of occurrence
shall be evaluated.
10 CFR 850.21(b);
10 CFR 851.20(a)(2);
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(4);
40 CFR 68.67(d)
4.2.1.4 Hazard analyses shall be performed by qualified
personnel.
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Sources
9
Consolidated Requirements
10
10 CFR 1021.310;
10 CFR 830 Subpart B, 830.204(a)
and (b);
10 CFR 851.26(a)(1);
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5);
29 CFR 1910.120(b)(4);
40 CFR 68.39;
40 CFR 68.67(e);
40 CFR 1508.10
4.2.1.5 Results of hazard analyses shall be documented and
approved by appropriate management.
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DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
2c;
10 CFR 830 Subpart B,
830.202(c);
10 CFR 851.10(c);
10 CFR 851.21(c);
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(6);
40 CFR 68.67(f)
4.2.1.6 At least every 3 years after the completion of the initial
process, the hazard analyses shall be updated and
revalidated periodically.
10 CFR 830.6;
10 CFR 851.26(a)(1);
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(7);
40 CFR 68.67(g)
4.2.1.7 Hazard analysis results and documentation, including
updates, shall be retained for the life of the process
operation.
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1.5 Source Documents
ANSI Z49.1 (2012), Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
CGA P-1 (2015), Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
DOE O 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, 08-11-2016
DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety, 12-22-2005; Canceled on 12-04-2012
DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety, 2-27-2015
DOE O 460.1D, Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation Safety, 12-20-2016
DOE-STD-1027-92, Hazard Categorization and Accident Analysis Techniques for Compliance with DOE
Order 5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports, 12-12-1997
DOE-STD-1120-2016, Preparation of Documented Safety Analysis for Decommissioning and
Environmental Restoration Activities, 3-15-2016
DOE-STD-3009-2014, Preparation of Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Safety Analysis, 11-12-
2014
DOE-STD-3011-2002, Guidance for Preparation of Basis of Interim Operation (BIO) Documents, 01-03-
2003
DOE-STD-3011-2016, Preparation of Documented Safety Analysis for Interim Operations at DOE
nuclear Facilities, 1-22-2016
DOE-NA-STD-3016-2006, Hazard Analysis Reports for Nuclear Explosive Operations, 5-19-2006
NFPA 30 (2014), Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 ed.
NFPA 45 (2014), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2015 ed.
NFPA 400 (2015), Hazardous Materials Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 430 (2004), Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers; Replaced by NFPA 400, Chapter 15
NFPA 432 (2002), Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulation; Replaced by NFPA 400, Chapter 14
10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements
10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection
10 CFR 850, Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
10 CFR 1021, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
29 CFR 1910.106, Flammable Liquids
29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
29 CFR 1910.132, Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment
29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
29 CFR 1926.21, Safety Training and Education
29 USC 654, Duties of Employers and Employees
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40 CFR 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions
40 CFR 1500-1508, Chapter V–Council on Environmental Quality
48 CFR 970, DOE Management and Operating Contracts
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Chapter 2 – Acquisition
2.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address the acquisition
of chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see definition). State and local codes and
Section 26
requirements are not included. This chapter specifically consolidates requirements found in NFPA and
OSHA standards, Codes of Federal Regulations of the Bureau of Mines, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, and certain EPA regulations and DOE Orders, including technical standards that
are mandatory because of their specific reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order.
Direct requirements for acquisition are found in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department
of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR). In addition, there are many regulations and standards that
include implied requirements for the acquisition of chemicals and chemical products. Therefore, implied
requirements are summarized here but are not included as mandatory requirements in this chapter.
Requirements for on-site transportation of chemicals and chemical products can be found in Chapter 4 of
this document.
This chapter is intended only to consolidate overlapping or duplicative chemical-related safety and health
requirements. The listing of consolidated chemical-related safety and health requirements contained here
includes “pointers” to the sources of those requirements, showing the user what the requirements are and
where each comes from.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
2.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all locations that purchase or use chemicals, chemical products
or services that involve the use of chemicals or chemical products. [NOTE: Throughout this chapter, the
term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals and/or chemical products as described in Glossary
Section.] This chapter consolidates existing core safety and health requirements that all sites must follow
when engaged in chemical-related activities.
The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different safety purposes. As a
result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an
individual site or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their
work and how they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter
can be used to determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being performed.
2.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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2.4 Requirements for the Acquisition of Chemicals
Sources12
Consolidated Requirements
10, 11
4.1 General (Applicable to all acquisitions involving chemicals)
10 CFR 851.22(c);
10 CFR 851.23;
48 CFR 970.5223-1
4.1.1 Hazards associated with all activities involving chemicals
that could put the employee at risk of injury or illness shall
be identified and evaluated using the appropriate Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) before purchase.
10 CFR 1021;
10 CFR 851.22(b);
DOE O 436.1;
DOE O 460.1C;
DOE O 460.1D;
DOE-STD-1189-2008;
DOE-STD-1189-2016
4.1.2 Prevention practices, such as substitution of less hazardous
materials in a project or design of a process to reduce generation
of hazardous waste.
DOE O 460.1C;
DOE O 460.1D
4.1.3 Packaging and Transportation Safety requirements shall be
addressed as a part of the acquisition process.
NFPA 45, 8.1,1, 8.1.2;
10 CFR 851.23;
10 CFR 851.25(a);
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8)
4.1.4 When a chemical is ordered, its hazards shall be determined and
that information shall be provided to those who receive, store,
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use, or dispose of the chemical. Restrictions imposed by local
governmental regulations and in-house rules shall be followed.
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(6)(iii);
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8);
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(v)
4.1.5 The manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet shall be obtained for all
new chemical purchases and shall be made readily available to
those who receive, store, use or dispose of the chemicals. In
laboratories subject to 29 CFR Section 1910.1450, other
reference materials may be used.
Additional Procurement Requirements
(Non-Health and Safety Requirements are provided for Informational
purposes)
4.2 Alcohol
27 CFR 22.41;
48 CFR 908.7107
4.2.1 Applications to purchase tax-free alcohol shall be submitted to
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
4.3 Helium
48 CFR 52.208-8 4.3.1 DOE and its contractors shall purchase "major" helium requirements
(that is, in excess of 200,000 standard cubic feet (scf) of gaseous helium
or 7510 liters of liquid helium delivered to a helium use location per
year) from Federal helium suppliers and shall provide to the DOE
Contracting Officer the following data within 10 days after receiving a
delivery: Name of the supplier, Amount purchased, Delivery date(s), and
the Location of use.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
Helium Stewardship Act of 2013;
43 CFR 3195
4.3.2 DOE contractors shall report (by mail, fax, or e-mail) the total itemized
quarterly deliveries of any major helium requirement, within 45
calendar days after the end of the previous quarter, to the Bureau of
Land Management, Helium Operations, United States Department of
the Interior, Amarillo, TX 79101.
4.4 Fuel and Petroleum
41 CFR 101-26.602;
48 CFR 908.7109
4.4.1 Acquisitions of fuel and packaged petroleum products by DOE
offices and contractors shall be from defense sources.
48 CFR 908.7110 4.4.2 DOE offices and authorized contractors may participate in the
Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC) coal-contracting program
for carloads or larger lots.
4.5 Arms and Ammunition
48 CFR 908.7111 4.5.1 Acquisition of arms and ammunition readily procurable in the
civilian market shall be made in accordance with local site
acquisition procedures.
4.6 DOE-Specific materials acquisitions15
Contracting activities shall require authorized contractors to obtain the
special materials identified in the following subsections in accordance
with the procedures stated therein.
48 CFR 908.7121(a) 4.6.1 Heavy water. The Senior Program Official or designee controls
the acquisition and production of heavy water for a given
program. Requests for the acquisition or production of heavy
water orders shall be placed directly with the cognizant Senior
Program Official or designee (see definition).
48 CFR 908.7121(b) 4.6.2 Precious metals. NNSA, Y-12 National Security Complex in
Oakridge, TN is responsible for maintaining the DOE supply of
precious metals. These metals are platinum, palladium, iridium,
osmium, rhodium, ruthenium, gold and silver.
77 FR 74387 (12-14-2012);
48 CFR 908.7121(c)
4.6.3 Lithium is available from Y-12 at no cost other than normal
packing, handling and shipping charges from Oak Ridge.
4.7 Controlled Substances
21 CFR 1301 Use of controlled substances in research requires compliance with the
Drug Enforcement Administration’s regulations.
15 This section covers the purchase of materials peculiar to the DOE program. While purchases of these materials are unclassified,
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the specific quantities, destination or use may be classified. See appropriate sections of the Classification Guide.
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/48cfr908_02.html
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/48cfr908_02.html
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
4.8 DOE Sustainable acquisition program
EO 13693 section 3(i);
48 CFR 970.2301;
48 CFR 970.5223-7;
2015 DOE SSPP Goal 6
Federal policy via EO 13693 requires DOE and its contractors to
purchase environmentally friendly products identified by the EPA or
DOE. To promote sustainable acquisition by DOE sites, DOE has
developed a Priority Product List, which includes chemical products
such as paints, hydraulic fluids, cleaning agents, oils and greases,
adhesives, herbicides, etc. This list can be accessed at:
https://www.fedcenter.gov/members/workgroups/sustainable
acquisition/priority products/
https://www.fedcenter.gov/members/workgroups/sustainableacquisition/priorityproducts/
https://www.fedcenter.gov/members/workgroups/sustainableacquisition/priorityproducts/
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2.5 Source Documents
Executive Order (EO) 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, 03-19-2015
2015 DOE Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP), Report to The White House Council on
Environmental Quality and Office of Management and Budget, June 2015
DOE O 436.1, Departmental Sustainability, 05-02-2011
DOE O 460.1D, Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation Safety, 12-20-2016
DOE-STD-1189-2008, Integration of Safety into the Design Process, 03-31-2008
DOE-STD-1189-2016, Integration of Safety into the Design Process, December 2016
NFPA 45 (2014) Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2015 ed.
Public Law 113-40 (10-02-2013), Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
10 CFR 1021, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
21 CFR 1301, Drug Enforcement Administration; Registration of Manufacturers, Distributors, and
Dispensers of Controlled Substances
27 CFR 22.41, Distribution and Use of Tax-free Alcohol, Qualification
29 CFR 1910.1200, Occupational Safety and Health Standards – Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Safety and Health Standards – Occupational Exposure to Hazardous
Chemicals in Laboratories
41 CFR 101-26.602, Federal Property Management Regulations - Procurement Sources Other Than GSA -
Fuels and Packaged Petroleum Products Obtained from or Through the Defense Logistics Agency
43 CFR Part 3195, Helium Contracts
48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) System
48 CFR (chapter 9), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
48 CFR Section 52.208-8, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Required Sources for Helium and Helium Usage
Data
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Chapter 3 – Chemical Inventory and Tracking
3.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address the inventory
and tracking of chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see definition). State and local codes
and requirements are not included. This chapter specifically consolidates requirements found in the
OSHA standard and certain EPA regulations and DOE Orders, including technical standards that are
Section 29
mandatory because of their specific reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order.
Direct requirements for a chemical inventory and tracking system are found in OSHA standard 29 CFR
Section 1910.1200, and EPA regulation 40 CFR Subpart C, Section 370.20 and Sections 370.40 through
370.45. In addition, there are many regulations and standards for which an inventory and tracking system is
an implied requirement because inventory information facilitates compliance. Therefore, necessary actions
which facilitate compliance are summarized here, but are not as mandatory requirements in this chapter.
This chapter is intended to list chemical-related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those
that are overlapping or duplicative. The list of requirements includes pointers to the sources of those
requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
3.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all locations that use or store chemicals or chemical products. It
applies to chemicals prior to their becoming waste (see Disposition, Chapter 9, for requirements for the
disposition of chemicals and chemical products). [NOTE: Throughout this document, the term
“chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals and/or chemical products as described in Glossary Section.]
This chapter consolidates existing core safety and health requirements that all sites must follow when
engaged in chemical-related activities.
The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different safety purposes. As a
result, some of these requirements may not always apply to the work being performed at an individual site
or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their work and how
they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter can be used to
determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being performed.
3.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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3.4 Requirements for Chemical Inventory and Tracking
[NOTE: The information that follows is a consolidation of existing federal safety and health
requirements and national standards that relate to the inventorying and tracking of chemicals. It
therefore contains "shall" statements that are taken from, or based on "shall" statements in those
existing requirements. While requirements from national standards that are referenced here are not, in
and of themselves, mandatory, they may be made mandatory by DOE and federal requirements,
including OSHA standard 29 CFR Section 1910.6, which incorporates them by reference. 10 CFR Part
851.23 mandates compliance with OSHA regulations found in 29 CFR Part 1910. National standards
requirements referenced here are thereby made mandatory for DOE contractors by operation of law
through 10 CFR Part 851. Please see the Introduction to this section of the Chemical Management
Handbook for more information.]
Sources12
Consolidated Requirements10, 11
4.1 Chemical Inventory Requirements
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) 4.1.1 Maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present
using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) (the list may be compiled for the
workplace as a whole or for individual work areas). [NOTE:
Some chemical specific regulations, such as those for asbestos
and beryllium, may also contain their own inventory tracking
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requirements.]
40 CFR 370.40 to 370.45 4.1.2 The owner or operator of a facility shall annually submit an
inventory form (Tier 1 or equivalent State or local form)
containing information on specified hazardous chemicals present
at the facility during the preceding calendar year above specified
threshold levels to the state emergency response commission, the
local emergency planning committee, or the fire department with
jurisdiction over the facility. For any specific hazardous
chemical at the facility, the owner or operator may submit a Tier
II form (40 CFR 370.42) in lieu of the Tier I information.
(Uniform Fire Code, Article 80, 8001.15; NFPA 45 7-2.3.3)
NFPA 45, 8.2.4.1, 8.2.2.1 4.1.3 For laboratories, chemical inventories shall be maintained within
facility limits.
4.2 Necessary Actions Which Facilitate Compliance.
There are many mandatory standards that do not directly require an
inventory of hazardous chemicals, but for which a chemical inventory
and tracking system would be necessary for, or would facilitate,
compliance. A list of major standards for keeping a chemical inventory
and for tracking chemicals is necessary for compliance. The applicability
of specific DOE Orders will depend on each site’s individual contract.
29 CFR 1910.39;
29 CFR 1910.38
4.2.1 Employee Emergency Plans and Fire Prevention Plans.
Maintain a list of the major workplace fire hazards and their
proper handling and storage procedures; potential ignition
sources and their control procedures; and the type of fire
protection equipment or systems that can control a fire involving
the identified hazards.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
29 CFR 1910.1450 4.2.2 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in
Laboratories. Requires employee protection for work in
laboratory environments with particularly hazardous substances,
including carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and substances with a
high acute toxicity. Requires an approved Chemical Hygiene
Plan covering the tasks, hazards, and controls before beginning
the work. Upon assignment, employees must be provided with
information and training to ensure that they are apprised of the
hazards of chemicals in their work areas. This information and
training must be provided to employees prior to the start of any
work in the area, including the startup of any new operation or
task.
29 CFR 1910.1020 4.2.3 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records.
Authorizes employee access to SDSs or to a chemical inventory
or any other record that may reveal the identity of toxic
substances or harmful physical agents and where and when they
were used in order to give employees some idea of their potential
chemical exposures.
DOE O 151.1D 4.2.4 Comprehensive Emergency Management System. Uses a
hazard assessment to develop an emergency management
program that protects workers, the public, and the environment.
Additions or deletions of chemical hazards or changes in the
magnitude of a chemical hazard from an up-to-date chemical
inventory can be used in development and maintenance of the
emergency management hazards assessment. During an
emergency response, a real-time chemical inventory can provide
the basis for consequence assessments used for protective action
determinations.
10 CFR 851, Appendix A, Sec.6 4.2.5 Worker Protection Management for DOE Federal and
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Contractor Employees. Mandates an Industrial Hygiene
Program with surveys of all work areas and operations to
identify and evaluate potential health hazards through
appropriate workplace monitoring. A chemical inventory can
help to identify locations where chemical health hazards may be
present. Managers must ensure that applicable explosives
operations comply with DOE M 440.1-1. Requires compliance
with OSHA standards (29 CFR Part 1910 and 29 CFR Part 1926).
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
29 CFR 1910.119 4.2.6 Process Safety Management [PSM] of Highly Hazardous
Chemicals. Establishes requirements to protect workers by
preventing or minimizing the consequences of:
1) catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, or flammable
chemicals used in quantities at or above specified thresholds; or
2) ignition of explosives in manufacturing processes. Chemical
tracking is needed to determine where threshold quantities are
exceeded. PSM also requires an employer to keep process safety
information on the chemicals used and specify the maximum
intended inventory of any listed chemical.
DOE O 420.1C, Attachment
1, para 1.C
4.2.7 Facility Safety. All new construction shall, at a minimum,
conform to the International Building Code or applicable state or
regional codes approved by the Field Element Manager,
supplemented with additional safety requirements associated
with the facility hazards. Chemical inventories must be tracked
in order to ensure that chemical limits specified in applicable
regulations are not exceeded.
Local building and fire
codes
4.2.8 Local Codes. Establish requirements for the prevention, control,
and mitigation of dangerous conditions created by hazardous
materials and for providing information needed by emergency
response personnel. Permits are required to store, dispense, use,
or handle quantities of hazardous materials exceeding listed
permit amounts. The authority having jurisdiction may require
that a Hazardous Materials Management Plan or Hazardous
Materials Inventory Statement accompany the permit. In
addition, inventories of chemicals must be tracked in order to
determine whether or not listed permit quantities of chemicals
have been exceeded. Each facility is responsible for determining
the applicability of local building and fire codes.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
The DEAR Clause 4.2.9 DEAR 970.5223-1, Integration of Environment, Safety and
Health into Work Planning and Execution. The contractor
shall comply with and assist DOE in complying with ES&H
requirements of all applicable laws and regulations, and
applicable directives identified in the clause of this contract on
laws, regulations, and DOE directives. The contractor shall
cooperate with federal and non-federal agencies having
jurisdiction over ES&H matters under the terms of the contract.
Before work is performed, the associated hazards are evaluated
and an agreed-upon set of ES&H standards and requirements are
established which, if properly implemented, provide adequate
assurance that employees, the public, and the environment are
protected from adverse consequences. Administrative and
engineering controls to prevent and mitigate hazards are tailored
to the work being performed and its associated hazards.
Emphasis should be on designing the work and controls to
reduce or eliminate the hazards and to prevent accidents and
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unplanned releases and exposures. [See also Safety
Management System Policy (DOE P 450.4) and Integrated
Safety Management System Guide (DOE G 450.4-1B)]
10 CFR 830 4.2.10 Nuclear Safety Management. The documented safety analysis
requires a systematic identification of all natural and
manmade hazards associated with the facility.
40 CFR 68 4.2.11 Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions. Requires offsite
consequence analysis, development, and implementation of a
Risk Management Plan to protect the public and the
environment by preventing or minimizing the consequences of
catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, or flammable chemicals
used in quantities at or above specified thresholds. Inventories
of chemicals must be tracked in order to ensure that specified
chemical limits are not exceeded.
40 CFR 355 4.2.12 Emergency Planning and Notification. Establishes the list of
extremely hazardous substances, threshold planning quantities,
and facility notification responsibilities necessary for
development of state and local emergency response plans.
40 CFR 61;
40 CFR 63
4.2.13 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAPs) Standards are provided for specific types of
sources and processes involving hazardous air pollutants
(including radionuclides). Requires registration of emission
sources and quantity of air contaminant emissions. Contains
standards for specific processes involving hazardous chemicals.
A chemical inventory is needed to identify and track locations
and quantities of chemicals that may be released as hazardous
air pollutants.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
40 CFR 82 4.2.14 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone. A system to track the
acquisition and inventory of ozone-depleting substances can be
used to accomplish the required annual certification that each
ozone-depleting substance is being used only for laboratory
applications and is not being resold or used in manufacturing.
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3.5 Source Documents
48 CFR DEAR 970.5204-2, Laws, Regulations and DOE Directives
48 CFR 970.5223-1, Integration of Environment, Safety and Health into Work Planning and Execution
DOE O 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, 08-11-2016
DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety, Chg. 1; 02-27-2015
NFPA 45 (2014), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2015 ed.
10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
29 CFR 1910.38, Emergency Action Plans
29 CFR 1910.39, Fire Prevention Plans
29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.1020, Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs)
40 CFR 63, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories
40 CFR 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions
40 CFR 82, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone
40 CFR 355, Emergency Planning and Notification
40 CFR 370, Hazardous Chemical Reporting Community Right-To-Know
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Chapter 4 – On-Site Chemical Transportation
4.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
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Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address the on-site
transport of non-radioactive chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see definition). State and
local codes and requirements are not included. This chapter specifically consolidates requirements found in
DOE O 460.1C and DOE O 460.1D, [NOTE: This order, issued on 12/20/2016, cancels DOE O 460.1C],
OSHA standards 29 CFR Section 1910.101, 29 CFR Section 1910.253, and 29 CFR Section 1926.350, ANSI
standard ANSI Z49.1, and CGA Pamphlets G-1 and P-1, including technical standards that are made
mandatory by their specific reference within a DOE Regulation or Order. OSHA standards and certain
consensus standards are included in Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 851, Worker Safety and Health
Program.
This chapter is intended to list chemical-related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those that
are overlapping or duplicative. The list of requirements includes pointers to the sources of those
requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
4.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all transport of chemicals or chemical products on-site. It includes
hazardous materials offered for transportation on-site, and the packaging, labeling, or marking of hazardous
materials for transportation on-site. Packaging and transportation safety requirements apply to the
purchasers of hazardous chemicals if they subsequently transfer those chemicals to another location for on-
site transfers, site rules apply; for off-site transfers, Department of Transportation (DOT) rules apply.
[NOTE: Throughout this document, the term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals or chemical
products as described in Glossary Section.] This chapter consolidates existing core safety and health
requirements that all sites must follow when engaged in chemical-related activities.
The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different safety purposes. As a
result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an
individual site or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their
work and how they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter
can be used to determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being performed.
4.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
DOE O 460.1C, 4.b;
DOE O 460.1D
4.1 Onsite Hazardous Materials Transfers - shall comply with:
49 CFR 171-180;
10 CFR 851;
29 CFR 1910
4.1.1 The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) (see definition)
that cover, but are not limited to, such subjects as shipper’s
responsibilities, shipping papers, packaging, handling, labeling of
material containers, marking packages place carding and
emergency response information, and 10 CFR Part 851 (Worker
Safety and Health Program) that incorporates OSHA 29 CFR
Part 1910 standards.
DOE O 460.1C, 4.b;
DOE O 460.1D
4.1.2 The site or facility-specific document, from the cognizant
Operations or Field Office, that describes the methodology and
compliance process to meet equivalent safety for any deviation
from the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
DOE O 460.1C, 4.b;
DOE O 460.1D
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4.1.2.1 For multiple-tenant DOE/NNSA sites, safety documents
for several contractor organizations may be combined
into a single document.
DOE O 460.1C, 4.b;
DOE O 460.1D
4.1.2.2 DOE-operated sites (specifically, Morgantown and
Pittsburgh Energy Technology Centers) may approve their
own Transportation Safety Documents (TSDs).
DOE O 460.1C, 4.b;
DOE O 460.1D
4.1.2.3 For onsite transfers not subject to 10 CFR Part 830, the
TSDs must be approved and in effect no later than one
year from incorporation of the CRD of this Order into
contracts.
4.2 Specific materials
29 CFR 1910.101(b) 4.2.1 Compressed Gas Cylinders
CGA P-1 4.2.1.1 The in-plant handling of all compressed gases in cylinders,
portable tanks, rail cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks
shall be in accordance with the CGA (see definition) P-1.
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(i);
49 CFR 171-179
4.2.1.2 All portable cylinders used for the shipment of
compressed gases shall be constructed and maintained in
accordance with DOT regulations, 49 CFR Parts 171-179.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.4, 10.8.1.5;
CGA P-1, 5.2;
CGA C-7;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii)
4.2.1.3 To identify the gas content, compressed-gas cylinders
shall be legibly marked with either the chemical or the
trade name of the gas in conformance with CGA C-7,
Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed
Gases. Such marking shall be by means of stenciling,
stamping, or labeling, and shall not be readily
removable. Whenever practical, the marking shall be
located on the shoulder of the cylinder.
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Consolidated Requirements10,11
CGA P-1, 5.5;
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(1);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv)
4.2.1.4 Valve protection caps shall be in place and secured
when not in use or being transported.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.3.7 4.2.1.5 Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting
cylinders.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.3.8;
CGA P-1, 5.6
4.2.1.6 When transporting cylinders by a crane or derrick, a
cradle or suitable platform shall be used. Slings or
electromagnets shall not be used for this purpose.
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(3) 4.2.1.7 Cylinders shall be moved by tilting and rolling them on
their bottom edges. They shall not be rolled in the
horizontal position or dragged. Thy shall not be
intentionally dropped, struck, or permitted to strike
each other violently.
CGA P-1, 5.6;
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(4)
4.2.1.8 A suitable hand truck, forklift, cylinder pallet system, or
similar material-handling device shall be used with the
container properly secured to the device. When
powered vehicles transport cylinders they shall be
secured in a vertical position.
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(5) 4.2.1.9 Bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection
caps to pry frozen cylinders loose. Warm, not boiling
water shall be used to thaw frozen cylinders loose.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.3.10;
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(6)
4.2.1.10 Unless cylinders are firmly secured on a special carrier
intended for this purpose, regulators shall be removed
from the cylinders and valve protection caps put in
place before cylinders are moved.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.3.10;
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(8)
4.2.1.11 When cylinders are moved at any time, the cylinder
valve shall be closed.
CGA P-1, 5.5 4.2.1.12 Gas-tight valve outlet caps and plugs in accordance
with 49 CFR Section 173.40 are mandatory for poison
gas containers but may also be used for other products.
The gas-tight valve outlet cap or plug shall be checked
and tightened securely before return shipment to the gas
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supplier.
CGA P-1, 6.7.2 4.2.2 Cryogenic liquid containers. In addition to the requirements
listed above for other compressed gases, cryogenic liquids must
be moved by use of a four-wheeled hand truck designed to move
cryogenic liquefied gas containers with a capacity greater than 20
gal (76 ℓ). Hand trucks must be kept in good operating condition.
CGA G-1 4.2.3 Acetylene. The in-plant transfer of acetylene in cylinders shall
be in accordance with CGA G-1.
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CGA-G-1, 6 4.2.3.1 Acetylene shall be called by its proper name,
“acetylene”. Acetylene shall not be referred to merely
by the word “gas”.
CGA G-1, 6.1 4.2.3.2 When acetylene cylinders are moved, they should* not
be subjected to abnormal mechanical shocks that might
damage the cylinders, the valves, or the fusible pressure
relief devices. Care shall be exercised to ensure that
acetylene cylinders are not dropped or permitted to
strike each other violently.
CGA G-1, 6.1 4.2.3.3 Acetylene cylinders should* not be dropped while being
unloaded or loaded from a truck or dock.
[NOTE: Trucks with elevator tailgates provide a very good means or
unloading or loading acetylene cylinders safely.]
CGA-G-1, 6.1 4.2.3.4 When transporting acetylene cylinders by crane or
derrick, lifting magnets, slings, ropes or chains, or any
other device in which the cylinders themselves form a
part of the carrier should* never be used for hoisting
acetylene cylinders. When transporting acetylene
cylinders by crane, a platform, cage, or ladle should* be
used to protect the cylinders from damage and keep them
from falling out.
CGA G-1, 6.1 4.2.3.5 A positive method such as chaining should* be used in
securing acetylene cylinders that are standing upright.
During movement, acetylene cylinders shall not be
transported when lying horizontally with the valves
unprotected in a position that would allow the valves to
collide with stationary objects.
CGA G-1, 6.1 4.2.3.6 Acetylene cylinders should* never be dragged from
place to place.
CGA G-1, 6.1 4.2.3.7 Valves shall always be closed before acetylene cylinders
are moved.
CGA G-1, 6.1 4.2.3.8 Unless acetylene cylinders are to be moved while secured
in an upright position to a suitable hand truck, pressure
regulators should* be removed and valve protection
caps, if provided for in the cylinder design, should* be
attached.
4.3 Release of Hazardous Materials
49 CFR 171.15;
40 CFR 302.6
As required under 40 CFR Section 302.6, personnel in charge of
facilities (including transport vehicles and vessels) shall immediately
report any release of a hazardous substance (refer to 40 CFR Section
302.4) in an amount equal to or greater than its Reportable Quantity
(RQ) to DOT’s National Response Center at 800-424-8802 or 202-267-
2675.
*The CGA Pamphlet uses the work “should”. Because DOE incorporates the CGA documents by reference, the requirements may be
interpreted as mandatory.
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4.5 Source Documents
ANSI, Z49.1 (2012), Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
CGA C-7 (2014), Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases
CGA G-1 (2015), Acetylene
CGA P-1 (2015), Standard for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
DOE O 460.1C, Packaging and Transportation Safety, 5-4-2010
DOE O 460.1D, Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation Safety, 12-20-2016
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health program
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29 CFR 1910.101, Compressed Gases
29 CFR 1910.102, Acetylene
29 CFR 1910.253, Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
29 CFR 1926.350, Gas Welding and Cutting
40 CFR 302.4, Designation of Hazardous Substances
40 CFR 302.6, Notification Requirements
40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification
49 CFR 171-180, Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
http://www.directives.doe.gov/pdfs/doe/doetext/neword/460/o4601a.pdf
http://www.directives.doe.gov/pdfs/doe/doetext/neword/460/o4601a.pdf
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Chapter 5 – Chemical Storage
5.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address the storage of
chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see definition). It specifically consolidates requirements
found in ANSI Z49.1, CGA G-1 and CGA P-1, NFPA 30, NFPA 45, NFPA 51, NFPA 55, NFPA 400, NFPA
430, NFPA 432, as applicable, OSHA standards found at 29 CFR Section 1910.6, 29 CFR Section 1910.106,
29 CFR Section 1910.134, 29 CFR Section 1910.253, 29 CFR Section 1926.350, and 29 CFR Section
1910.1200. It includes requirements that are cited in either 10 CFR Part 851 or 29 CFR Section 1910.6
("Incorporation by Reference") and technical standards that may be made mandatory by their specific
reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order. State and local codes and requirements are not included.
USDA regulations are not addressed because the impact from these is considered to be negligible at DOE
facilities. Similarly, EPA pesticide regulations are not addressed in this document because most DOE sites
do not routinely store pesticides.
[NOTE: Current editions of NFPA codes and standards cited in this chapter use the concepts of “Control
Area” (see definition) and “Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ)” (see definition) per control area to
manage chemical inventories for storage and use. This strategy suits recently built laboratories and
facilities where multiple laboratory units or control areas are feasible either by design or via minor
structural modifications. Because it is impractical for many of the older facilities (such as warehouses) to
be managed in terms of control areas and MAQs, the last editions of the NFPA codes in effect, prior to
adoption of the control area concept, are identified in Section 5.4 by the year of publication when
referencing an applicable requirement for specific storage practices or quantity limits. Thus, canceled
editions of NFPA 430 (2004) and NFPA 432 (2002) are still referenced here. The year of issue is also used
when citing earlier editions of NFPA 45. To be consistent with other chapters in this volume, current NFPA
codes being cited in this chapter appear without the year of issue. In spite of the Code of Record (see
definition), from a chemical safety standpoint, it is prudent to apply the more stringent requirements from
current codes to the older facilities, to the maximum extent practical, on issues such as hazard identification
signage, segregation distances between incompatible chemicals, or separation distances for protection from
exposure hazards.]
This chapter is intended to list chemical-related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those that
are overlapping or duplicative. The list of requirements includes pointers to the sources of those
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requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
5.2 Applicability
This chapter applies to all locations that store chemicals or chemical products. [NOTE: Throughout this
document, the term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals or chemical products as described in Glossary
Section.]
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This document does not apply to:
• Chemicals stored in tanks with a greater than 735-pound water capacity;
• Drums that have a greater than 55-gallon capacity;
• Chemical distribution systems (see definition);
• Storage containers attached to a system;
• Waste chemical storage; or
• The building or design of chemical storage areas [a design engineer who is acquainted with those
requirements should be consulted before a chemical storage facility is built or before an existing facility
is converted to chemical storage].
Special laboratory requirements presented in this document apply to laboratories that are constructed and
operated in accordance with NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals.
This chapter consolidates existing core safety and health requirements that all sites must follow when
engaged in chemical-related activities. The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that
have different safety purposes. As a result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the
work being performed at an individual site or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific
requirements apply to their work and how they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements
included in this chapter can be used to determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being
performed.
5.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
10 CFR 851;
29 CFR 1910.6;
DOE O 420.1C
[NOTE: The information that follows is a consolidation of existing Federal
safety and health requirements and National Standards that relate to the
storage of chemicals. It therefore contains "shall" statements that are taken
from, or based on "shall" statements in those existing requirements. While
NFPA and CGA requirements that are referenced here are not, in and of
themselves mandatory, some are made mandatory by OSHA regulation 29
CFR Section 1910.6, which incorporates them by reference. 10 CFR Part
851 mandates compliance with OSHA standards found in 29 CFR Part 1910
with certain exceptions, and 1926. NFPA and CGA requirements
referenced here may be made mandatory for DOE contractors by operation
of law, pursuant to 10 CFR Part 851. Please see the Introduction to this
section of the DOE Chemical Management Handbook for more
information.]
4.1 General
NFPA 45-2000, 7.2.3.3;
NFPA 45-2004, 9.2.3.2;
NFPA 45, 8.2.1.1;
NFPA 1, 20.15.4
4.1.1 Facilities shall be evaluated to determine chemical storage limits,
allowable chemical container storage sizes, and stacking limits.
Quantities of chemicals stored shall remain within those limits.16
(Fire Code NFPA 1, 20.15.4; NFPA 400, NFPA 45 editions)
NFPA 430-2004, 4.1.1;
NFPA 430-2004, 4.10.1;
NFPA 432-2002, 4.7.1;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.4
4.1.2 The identification or design of chemical storage areas (see
definition), or maintenance work on chemical storage areas shall
be reviewed.17
NFPA 430-2004, 4.6.2 4.1.2.1 Approval (see definition) of chemical storage areas shall
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take into consideration the potential for large quantities
of smoke and toxic fumes, especially as storage affects
manual firefighting operations, building egress, and
evacuation of adjacent facilities.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.7.2;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.5
4.1.2.2 Cutting and welding operations in areas where organic
peroxides are stored shall not be performed until all
organic peroxide formulations have been removed.
16 Facility chemical quantity limits stem primarily from the local fire and building codes. NFPA 45 may modify these for
laboratories, by local ordinances, or by other codes that are specific to one particular class of chemicals such as NFPA 30,
Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code that applies to various chemical classes including
corrosives, pyrophorics, water-reactives, unstable reactives, etc.
17 There are restrictions and requirements for welding and cutting activities at locations where chemicals are used and stored.
Consult your local welding and cutting program to determine what these requirements are.
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ANSI Z 49.1, 10.8.2.1;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 8.1;
NFPA 30-2003, 6.7.4;
NFPA 51-2002, 4.2;
NFPA 51, 4.2.1;
NFPA 55, 7.1.8.1, 7.1.8.2;
NFPA 400, 9.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2) (ii);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(11)
4.1.3 Chemical storage areas shall be secured using physical or
administrative controls to prevent unauthorized entry. 18
CGA P-1, 6.2.3;
NFPA 55-1998, 4.1.1;
NFPA 55, 4.9.1(2), 4.10.3, 7.6.3.2;
NFPA 400, 6.1.5.1(2), 6.1.8.3(1);
NFPA 430-2004, 4.9.2;
NFPA 432-2002, 4.6;
29 CFR 1910.103(b)
4.1.4 “No smoking” signs shall be posted at all entrances to areas
where hazardous materials such as toxic and highly toxic
chemicals, pyrophorics, ammonium nitrate, oxidizers, organic
peroxides, compressed gases, or cryogenic fluids are stored.
CGA P-1, 5.8.1;
NFPA 55, 4.8.1(1), 6.12.2.2;
NFPA 400, 6.1.5.1(1), 6.1.8.3(2)
4.1.4.1 “No smoking within 25 feet” signs shall be posted at
perimeters of outdoor areas where hazardous
materials such as corrosives, water-reactives, unstable
reactives, flammable solids, oxidizers, organic
peroxides, or compressed gases are stored.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.10;
NFPA 30, 6.5;
NFPA 430, 4.9.1;
NFPA 400, 6.1.5;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii)
4.1.5 Ignition sources such as open flames, smoking, spark producing
equipment, static electricity, and other hot sources shall not be
permitted in areas where chemicals are stored unless reviewed
and approved.19
NFPA 55, 7.1.7.1, 8.4.1.1;
NFPA 430, 4.2.4;
NFPA 400, 6.1.8.2.2;
DOE O 456.1A, Attachment 1;
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)
4.1.6 All chemical containers shall be properly labeled or marked.
[NOTE: DOE O 456.1A Attachment 1 requires that storage
and transfer containers containing Unbound Engineered
Nanoparticles (UNP) (see definition) be clearly identified as
to the contents by using terms such as “nanoscale particles” or
“nanoparticles” on the label.]
18 It is recommended that a graded approach be used in meeting this requirement.
19 Restrictions and requirements for welding and cutting activities at locations where chemicals are used and stored are based on
specific conditions. Consult your local facility welding and cutting program to determine what requirements are applicable to
specific activities and conditions at your site.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
CGA P-1, 5.8;
NFPA 45-2000, 7.2.3.4;
NFPA 45, 8.2.4.2;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.2;
NFPA 55, 8.7;
NFPA 400, 6.1.12, 14.3.2.9,
15.2.11.13.1;
NFPA 430, 4.4.3.4;
NFPA 430, 4.4.3;
NFPA 430, 4.4.4;
NFPA 432, 4.11.3.1
4.1.7 Chemicals shall be stored compatibly and in a way to prevent
contact with incompatible materials. This includes preventing
liquids from flowing out of a chemical storage area into another
area where they may be exposed to incompatible materials.
[EXCEPTION: NFPA 430-2004, 4.4.3.1 and NFPA 400, 15.2.11.9
exempt packaging materials, pallets, and other dunnage from
this requirement. However, hydrogen peroxide (Classes II to
IV) cannot be stored on wooden pallets per NFPA 430-2004,
4.4.3.2 and NFPA 400, 15.2.11.2.] 20
NFPA 432-2002, 4.3;
NFPA 400, 6.1.13.2.1.1, 6.2.1.9.2.3,
6.2.1.10
4.1.7.1 All construction materials in a chemical storage area
shall be compatible with those chemicals being stored.
Floors shall be of liquid-tight, noncombustible
construction in areas where ammonium nitrate,
oxidizers, organic peroxides, pyrophoric substances,
unstable reactive chemicals, water-reactive solids and
liquids, corrosive materials, and toxic and highly toxic
materials are stored.
NFPA 430, 4.4.3.3;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.13.1
4.1.7.2 When flammable and combustible liquids are stored in
segregated warehouses (see definition) with oxidizers,
they shall be separated from those oxidizers by a
minimum distance of 25 feet, with dikes, drains, or
sloping floors present to prevent the flammable liquids
from encroaching on the separation.
NFPA 45-2000, 7.2.3.5;
NFPA 45-2000, 10.3.2;
NFPA 45, 8.2.4.4, 8.2.4.4.1,
8.2.4.4.2
4.1.8 Time-sensitive chemicals that might become hazardous upon
prolonged storage shall be dated when first opened and
properly managed. This includes periodic inspections at
defined intervals (typically 3 to 6 months for opened
containers) to evaluate for safety, and for retention until the
next inspection date or disposal.
NFPA 45-2000, 7.2.3.5;
NFPA 45, 8.2.4.4.3
4.1.8.1 Chemicals that are found to be unsafe and cannot be
made safe shall be disposed of safely and in
compliance with applicable requirements.
20 This requirement is intended to keep chemicals safe during routine storage and during an upset condition such as a fire.
Therefore, chemicals that are only incompatible at elevated temperatures are still considered incompatible during routine storage
conditions due to the possibility of fire or other upset condition. This document does not intend to direct which compatibility
scheme should be used. Each site or facility must determine for itself which compatibility scheme they will use to implement this
requirement.
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CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 6.2.1, 5.8.2;
NFPA 45-2000, 7.2.3.6;
NFPA 45, 8.2.4.5;
NFPA 51-2002, 4.2.2;
NFPA 55-1998, 2.2.3;
NFPA 55, 6.16, 6.16.3.2, 6.16.6,
6.16.7, 8.13.1.4;
NFPA 400, 6.2.1.5, 6.2.1.5.3;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv)
4.1.9 Indoor chemical storage areas shall have either natural or
mechanical ventilation designed to provide a minimum rate of
either six air exchanges per hour or 1 scf (see definition) per
minute per square foot of floor area and shall discharge the air at
least 50 feet. from any air intakes for air handling systems, air
compressors, etc.
[EXCEPTION 1: Under NFPA 30-2003, 6.3.4; NFPA 30, 9.5.4;
Section 40
NFPA 45-2000, 7-2.3.6; and NFPA 45, 8.2.4.5, this requirement
does not apply to flammable liquid storage cabinets.]
[EXCEPTION 2: Per NFPA 400, 6.2.1.5.1, the ventilation
requirement for hazardous materials does not apply to control
areas of solids and liquids stored in closed containers, where
no dispensing is done.]
NFPA 55-1998, 3.-1.3(b);
NFPA 55, 6.16.3.3, 6.16.3.3.1;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv)
4.1.9.1 A manual shutoff shall be provided outside the
compressed gas and cryogenic fluid storage areas and
flammable/combustible liquids storage areas adjacent to
the entry door and shall be labeled “Warning:
Ventilation System Emergency Shutoff.”
NFPA 55-1998, 3-1.3(c);
NFPA 55, 6.16.5;
NFPA 400, 6.2.1.5.12.4
4.1.9.2 Exhaust ventilation shall not be recirculated within any
room or building, where there is a potential for release
of hazardous gases or vapors.
NFPA 430, 4.13;
NFPA 432, 4.9;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.7, 14.2.10.8,
14.3.2.8.1, 15.2.11.4, 15.2.1.2
4.1.10 Good housekeeping shall be maintained in areas where
chemicals are stored.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.1, 6.5.1.2;
NFPA 30, 6.9.5, 9.3.3.1;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(i)
4.1.10.1 Aisles established for the movement or egress of
personnel shall be maintained clear of obstructions,
including stored chemicals.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.7.4;
NFPA 30, 15.3.7;
NFPA 430, 4.13.1;
NFPA 432, 4. 9.1;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.7, 15.2.11.4
4.1.10.2 Accumulation of wastes, debris, weeds, and other
combustible materials shall be prohibited.
NFPA 430, 4.13.2;
NFPA 432, 4.9.2;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.8, 15.2.1.2
4.1.10.3 Spilled chemicals and broken containers shall be
immediately managed using appropriate procedures.
NFPA 430, 4.13.3;
NFPA 400, 6.1.7, 15.2.11.5
4.1.10.4 Each used and empty container shall be stored in a
manner appropriate for the chemical that existed in that
container until it is disposed of or cleaned; or stored in
a detached or sprinklered area (see definition) until
disposed of or cleaned.
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NFPA 430, 4.13.4;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.6
4.1.10.5 Storage operations shall be arranged to prevent the
accumulation of fugitive dust from the stored chemical.
NFPA 432, 4.9.3;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.9, 14.5.14.3
4.1.10.6 Specific disposal procedures shall be developed for all
areas where organic peroxides are stored.
NFPA 45-2000, 7.2.3.1;
NFPA 45-2004, 9.3.1, 9.4.1, 9.5.1;
NFPA 45, 8.2.3.6
4.1.11 Hazardous chemicals stored in the open in laboratory work
areas shall be kept to the minimum necessary for the work
being done.
NFPA 45-2004, 9.2.3.1;
NFPA 45, 8.2.2.3
4.1.12 Hazardous liquid chemicals in a laboratory work area shall be
stored and handled such that a potential spill is less than 5
gallons.
NFPA 45-2000, 8.1.6.3;
NFPA 45, 10.1.6.3
4.2 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids
[NOTE: In a laboratory, a compressed gas cylinder shall be
considered “in use” if it is: (a) connected through a regulator to
deliver gas to a laboratory operation; or (b)connected to a manifold
being used to deliver gas to a laboratory operation; or (c) a single
cylinder secured alongside the cylinder in (a) above as the reserve
cylinder]
CGA P-1, 5.8.1;
NFPA 55-1998, 4-1.1;
NFPA 55, 6.12.1, 8.4.1.3
4.2.1 Hazard identification signs shall be placed at all entrances to
areas where compressed gases or cryogenic fluids are stored.
NFPA 55, 6.12.1.1, 8.4.1.3;
NFPA 704
4.2.1.1 Hazard ratings shall be assigned in accordance with
Section 41
NFPA 704.
NFPA 55-1998, 4-1.2(a);
NFPA 55, 4.10.1.3, 6.12.2.1
4.2.1.2 Signs shall not be obscured or removed, except for
replacement.
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 6.2.1, 5.8.1;
NFPA 55, 6.12.2.26;
NFPA 55, 4.9.1;
NFPA 55, 7.6.3.2;
4.2.1.3 Signs shall prohibit smoking or an open flame within 25
feet of area perimeters where toxic, highly toxic, corrosive,
unstable reactive, pyrophoric, oxidizing, or flammable
gases are stored.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.2.1;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 5.8.2;
CGA P-1, 5.8.3;
NFPA 51, 4.2.1;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.4;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.6;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.9;
NFPA 55, 4.11.1.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(11)
4.2.2 Compressed-gas cylinders shall be stored away from stairways,
elevators, exit routes, or gangways, in assigned places where
they will not be exposed to physical damage (e.g., damage from
vehicles, or damage from falling objects).
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ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.2.1, 8.6.6;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 5.8.4;
NFPA 55-1998, 2-2.1.6, 6-6;
NFPA 55, 7.1.8.4;
NFPA 55, 7.2.1.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(3)(ii);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(A)
4.2.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored in an upright position
(see definition) with their valve protection caps in place and
secured to prevent cylinders from falling over or being knocked
over.
[EXCEPTION: All requirements cited here indicate that upright
storage is not required for lecture bottles, cylinders used in self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), liquefied gas cylinders
with a water capacity of 1.3 gallon or less, and those designed
for use in a horizontal position.]
NFPA 55-1998, 2-1.6.1;
NFPA 55, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3
4.2.4 Overhead cover for outdoor storage areas of compressed gases
shall be of non-combustible construction, open on three sides,
and shall not be considered indoor storage.
NFPA 55-1998, 2-1.6.1(a);
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.3
4.2.4.1 Storage areas of compressed gases shall be kept clear of
dry vegetation and combustible materials for a
minimum distance of 15 feet (or 10 feet for control
areas) in all directions.
CGA P-1, 5.8.3;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
NFPA 55-1998, 2-1.6.1(b);
NFPA 55, 7.1.15.1
4.2.4.2 Cylinders stored outdoors shall not be placed in
direct contact with the earth or on surfaces where
water can accumulate.
NFPA 55, 8.7.3 4.2.4.3 Outdoor storage areas of portable cryogenic fluid
containers shall be kept free of dry grass, leaves, debris,
and common combustible materials for a minimum
distance of 15 feet in all directions.
NFPA 55, 8.7.3, Table 8.7.3 4.2.4.4 Portable cryogenic fluid containers in storage areas shall
be segregated from incompatible hazardous materials by
at least 20 feet.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.8;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 5.8;
NFPA 51, 4.2;
NFPA 55-1998, 2-1.6.2, 6-10;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.5.1, 7.1.10.7
4.2.5 Compressed-gas cylinders in storage shall not be heated
above 125°F.21
21 This requirement includes the storage of compressed gas cylinders in direct sunlight where the sunlight may cause the cylinder
to overheat.
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ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.2.2;
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.2.3;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 6.4.3;
NFPA 51-2002, 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.4.3;
NFPA 51, 1.1.5(1), 4.2.1, 4.3.1,
4.3.3, 4.4.3;
NFPA 55-1998, 2-1.6.3;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.2, 7.1.10.2.2;
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(10);
Section 42
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(11);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii)
4.2.6 Compressed gases in storage shall be segregated from
incompatible materials or combustibles in storage by either a
distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible partition with a fire-
resistance rating of one-half hour and extending not less than 18
inches above and to the sides of the stored material. The
noncombustible barrier shall be 5 feet high for those cylinders
that are less than 3½ feet tall.
[EXCEPTION 1: Under ANSI Z49.1 and NFPA 55, welding
gases located on a weld cart are considered to be "in use" and
not in storage. This is also consistent with the NFPA 45
definition of "in use." Under these cited standards, then, this
requirement does not apply to oxygen and fuel gases on a weld
cart. Similarly, since oxygen and fuel gases on a weld cart are
considered to be "in use" under these standards, they also are not
required to be segregated from each other. However, NFPA 51
(2012) provides an alternative interpretation, as noted in the
exception below.]
[EXCEPTION 2: According to NFPA 51 (2012), Sec. 1.1.5(1),
above segregation requirement does not apply to a welding cart
with a single oxygen cylinder and a single fuel gas cylinder, each
containing 120 scf or less. For a pair of larger sized cylinders
on a welding cart, segregation is not required if the conditions of
NFPA 51 (2012), Sec. 4.3.3 are met.]
[NOTE: The intent of these requirements is to discourage the
manufacture of unsafe weld carts and to prevent the practice of
removing welding gases from carts at the end of every work shift
or day, since this additional handling of the gases is considered to
be inherently more hazardous than is their temporary storage on
weld carts. However, keeping oxygen and fuel gases on a weld
cart for excessively long periods without any actual use would
counter the intent of these requirements. If there is any conflict
between a national standard and a regulatory requirement, the
regulation is controlling. [prevails]]
NFPA 55-1998, 2-2.1.5;
NFPA 51-2002, 4.2.1;
NFPA 51, 4.2.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(11)
4.2.6.1 Flammable gas cylinders shall be stored a minimum
distance of 20 feet from storage of flammable and
combustible liquids and solids.
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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(3)(i) 4.2.7 The inside storage of more than 2,000 standard cubic feet (scf)
of flammable gas, or more than 300 pounds of liquefied
petroleum gas requires a separate room, compartment, or
special storage building, or the cylinders shall be kept outside.
NFPA 51, 4.3.4 4.2.7.1 Subject to approval by the AHJ, designated storage
areas separated by at least 100 feet may be used instead
of control areas for the storage of fuel (flammable)
gases.
NFPA 55-1998, Chapter 2 4.2.8 Indoor storage in one fire area of multiple groups of cylinders
containing flammable gas shall be performed according to
specifications in NFPA 55-1998, Chapter 2.
NFPA 55-1998, 2-2.1.7;
NFPA 51-2002, 4.3.1
4.2.8.1 Groups each with a collective volume of 2500 scf or less,
in one fire area may be separated from each other by
masonry walls with a fire resistance rating of 2 hours
instead of by a minimum distance of 100 feet.
NFPA 55-1998, 2.2.1.8 4.2.8.2 Different flammable gases shall be allowed to be stored
together in a group.
NFPA 51-2002, 4.3.2, 4.3.5;
NFPA 55-1998, 2-2.2, 2-2.2.2
Section 43
4.2.9 Flammable gases with a collective volume between 2,501 and
5,000 scf, when stored indoors, shall be stored in rooms or
enclosures with a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating.
NFPA 55-1998, 2-2.2.2 4.2.9.1 Multiple groups of flammable gas cylinders in one
sprinklered fire area shall be stored a minimum of 100
feet apart.
NFPA 55-1998, 2-2.3, 2-2.3.1 4.2.10 Flammable gases with a collective volume greater than 5,000
scf, when stored indoors, shall be stored in a room or enclosure
with a minimum fire resistance of 2 hours.
NFPA 51-2002, 4.3.4;
NFPA 55-1998, 2-2.3.2;
NFPA 55, 6.10
4.2.10.1 Rooms used to store compressed gases shall be
sprinklered according to NFPA 13.
[EXCEPTION: According to NFPA 55 (2015), Sec.
6.10.1, an automatic fire sprinkler system is not
required for rooms or areas built with
noncombustible materials and having
noncombustible contents.]
NFPA 55-1998, 3-1.1;
NFPA 55, 7.9.3.2.1;
NFPA 55, 7.9.6.5;
NFPA 55, 7.9.6.6
4.2.11 Indoor compressed-gas storage areas that are used to store toxic
or highly toxic gases indoors shall be equipped with a
continuous monitoring system that would provide warning of
toxic gas concentrations that could present a hazard to life.
NFPA 55, 7.9.2.2;
NFPA 55-1998, 3-1.4
4.2.12 Outdoor storage areas for toxic and highly toxic gases
shall be located at least 75 feet from a line of property,
public ways, or places of assembly.
NFPA 55, 7.9;
NFPA 55-1998, Chapter 3
4.2.13 Other requirements for the storage of toxic and highly toxic
gases can be found in NFPA 55, Sec. 7.9.
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29 CFR 1910.134;
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2);
29 CFR 1910.134(h);
CGAP-1, 5.11.14
4.2.14 Where toxic gases are stored, a minimum of two National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved
SCBAs shall be kept available at all times for use in upset
conditions that may create an IDLH atmosphere. They shall be
cleaned and disinfected after each use, properly maintained and
stored, inspected at least monthly, and checked for proper
function before and after each use.
CGA P-1, 6.3;
CGA P-1, 6.5.1
4.2.14.1 NIOSH-approved SCBAs shall also be provided where
protection is deemed necessary for entry into
atmospheres containing asphyxiant or corrosive gases.22
CGA P-1, 6.5.1 4.2.14.2 One of the two SCBAs present shall be in the
possession of a qualified backup person present at
the scene when the SCBAs are being used.
4.3 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.3;
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.4;
NFPA 30-2003, 6.8, 6.8.1.5;
NFPA 30, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6,
12.3.7;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v)
4.3.1 Aisles in areas that qualify as “unprotected” indoor liquid
storage areas as per NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible
Liquids Code, shall be at least 4 feet wide. Aisles in protected
liquid storage areas shall be 6 feet wide, as a minimum. Main
aisles shall be at least 8 feet wide.
[NOTE: Per NFPA 30 (2014), Sec. 12.3.4, storage in liquid
storage rooms and in (liquid or general purpose type)
warehouses installed after January 1, 1997 and protected in
accordance with NFPA 30-2014, Chapter 16 (Automatic Fire
Protection for Inside Liquid Storage Areas) is regarded as
“protected”; all other storage is unprotected. Requirements in
this chapter for protected storage using automatic fire
protection systems do not apply to Class IA flammable liquids
or to unstable flammable or combustible liquids.]
Section 44
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(vi)(f) 4.3.1.1 Aisles at least 3 feet wide shall be provided where
necessary to allow for access to doors, windows, or
standpipe connections.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.5;
NFPA 30-2003, 6.5.2.6;
NFPA 30, 9.3.6, 9.3.7, 9.7.3
4.3.2 Class I flammable liquids (see definition) shall not be stored
in basement areas or in below grade control areas.
Class II and Class IIIA combustible liquids (see definition)
shall not be stored in basement areas unless those areas are
protected with automatic sprinkler systems.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.1;
NFPA 30, 9.3.3.1
4.3.3 Class I flammable liquids and combustible liquids shall not be
stored such that a fire in the liquid storage area would prevent
egress from the area.
22 Any other respirator used must go through a NIOSH approval process for equivalency. This process must be described in the
facility’s written respiratory protection program.
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NFPA 30-2003, 6.5.2.9(1);
NFPA 30, 12.8.5(1)
4.3.4 In general-purpose warehouses (see definition), flammable
and combustible liquids shall not be stored in the same pile or
on the same rack as ordinary combustibles.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.5.2.9(2);
NFPA 30, 12.8.5(2)
4.3.4.1 Ordinary combustibles, other than those used for
packaging flammable liquids, shall be stored a minimum
of 8 feet from flammable or combustible liquids.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.7;
NFPA 30, 12.3.10, 12.3.11
4.3.5 Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside an
unprotected flammable liquid storage area shall not exceed
2,500 ft.
2
pile size and 6 ft. in height. Also, pallet storage shall
be separated from liquid storage by at least 8 ft. side aisles.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.8;
NFPA 30, 9.3.9;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(vi)(c)
4.3.6 Containers in piles shall be stacked in such a manner as to
provide stability and to prevent excess stress on container walls.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.8;
NFPA 30, 9.3.9.1;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(vi)(d)
4.3.6.1 Portable tanks stored over one tier high shall be stacked
securely without dunnage.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.8;
NFPA 30, 9.3.9.2
4.3.6.2 Material handling equipment shall be suitable to handle
containers and tanks safely at all tier levels.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.4.2;
NFPA 30, 12.6.1.2;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v)
4.3.7 Containers having more than 30 gallons of Class I or Class II
liquids shall not be stacked over one level high in inside rooms
(see definition) or liquid storage rooms.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.4.3.9;
NFPA 30, 9.3.10;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(vi)(e)
4.3.8 No stack of flammable or combustible liquid containers shall be
closer than 3 feet to the nearest beam, chord, or other
construction, and shall be 3 feet below sprinkler deflectors,
discharge orifices of water spray, or other overhead fire
protection systems.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.9;
NFPA 30, 9.10.2;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i)
4.3.9 Suitable fire control devices shall be available at locations where
flammable and combustible liquids are stored.
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i)(a);
29 CFR1910.106(d)(7)(i)(b);
NFPA 30-2003, 6.9.1;
NFPA 30, 9.10.2.2
4.3.10 At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less
than 12-B units shall be located outside but not more than 10 feet,
from any door to a flammable and combustible liquids storage
room or within 25 feet from any area where Class I or Class II
liquids are stored.
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NFPA 30-2003, 6.10.1;
Section 45
NFPA 30, 9.17.4;
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iv)
4.3.11 Water-reactive materials (see definition) shall not be stored in
the same area with flammable or combustible liquids.23
NFPA 30-2003, 6.5.2.4;
NFPA 30, 12.8.4
4.3.12 Class I and Class II liquids in plastic containers shall only be
stored in flammable liquids storage rooms (see definition) or
flammable liquid storage warehouses or flammable liquid storage
cabinets.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.5.1.3;
NFPA 30, 9.3.11
4.3.13 Liquids used for building maintenance, painting, or other similar
infrequent maintenance purposes shall be permitted to be stored
temporarily in closed containers outside of flammable liquids
storage cabinets or flammable liquids storage areas, if the
amount stored does not exceed a 10-day supply at anticipated use
rates.
NFPA 45-2000, 2.2.1 Table 2.2.1
(a);
NFPA 45, 9.1.1, Table 9.1.1(b);
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(1)(2)
4.3.14 The quantity of flammable and combustible liquids that can be
stored outside a flammable liquids storage room or flammable
liquids storage cabinet is as follows24:
• 25 gallons of Class IA liquids in containers per fire area (see
definition), and
• 120 gallons of Class IB, IC, II, or IIIA liquids in containers
per fire area.
OR
• 150 gallons of Class I liquids in sprinklered laboratory units
(see definition), and
• 200 gallons of Class I, II, and IIIA liquids in sprinklered
laboratory units.
[NOTE 1: The second set of bullets above refers to Class C
sprinklered laboratory units only. See NFPA 45 for proper
quantities for Class A, B, and D laboratory units.]
[NOTE 2: Non-sprinklered laboratory units in laboratories
approved for construction prior to July 2004 shall comply with
the Maximum Quantities listed in NFPA 45-2004, Table
10.1.5]
NFPA 45-2000, 2.2.1.4;
NFPA 45, 8.2.4.3
4.3.15 With the exception of Section 4.3.13 and 4.3.14, all Class I,
II, and IIIA flammable and combustible liquids not in a
flammable liquids storage room shall be stored in flammable
liquid storage cabinets when not in use.
23 This requirement is intended to protect water reactive chemicals from exposure to water in water based fire suppression systems
that may be used where flammable liquids are stored. Spraying water on a water reactive material during an upset condition
could increase the severity and danger of the upset condition. While not required, consideration should be given to applying a
similar restriction in oxidizer storage areas. See section 4.4.2.
24 Numerous types of storage areas (e.g., cutoff storage rooms, mercantile storage areas, inside storage rooms, etc.) can exist.
Storage limits for laboratories have been defined in 4.3.14. There are many other types of storage areas and limits for each of
these are not included in this document. A fire protection engineer should be consulted to determine storage limits for these other
storage areas.
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NFPA 30-2003, 6.3.1;
NFPA 30, 9.5.1
4.3.15.1 The total quantity of liquids shall not exceed 120
gallons per cabinet.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.3.3;
NFPA 30, 9.5.3
4.3.15.2 Flammable liquid storage cabinets shall be FM-
approved, UL-listed or built in accordance with NFPA
30.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.3.2 4.3.15.3 Not more than three flammable liquid storage
cabinets are allowed in any one fire area, except as
follows:
[EXCEPTION 1: In an industrial occupancy, additional
groups of storage cabinets can be located in any fire
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area if a minimum100-foot separation is maintained
between each group.
EXCEPTION 2: In an industrial occupancy that is
protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system, the
number of cabinets can be increased to six in a group.
EXCEPTION 3: In a laboratory fire area, the
number of flammable liquid storage cabinets is not
limited; however, the total quantity of flammable
and combustible liquids is limited to the quantities
defined in 4.3.15.4.]
NFPA 45-2000, 2.2.1.3, Table
2.2.1(a);
NFPA 45-2004, Table 10.1.5;
NFPA 45, Table 90.1.1(b)
4.3.15.4 The maximum amount of Class I, II, and IIIA
flammable and combustible liquids that can be stored
in a sprinklered Class C (Low Fire hazard) laboratory
fire area is 400 gallons of which the maximum amount
of Class I flammable liquids is 300 gallons. For a
non-sprinklered Class C fire area, the corresponding
amounts are 200 and 150 gallons.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.6.4;
NFPA 30, 14.5, 14.5.1, 14.5.2,
14.5.3
4.3.16 Sites for outdoor storage lockers (see definition) shall
be reviewed to ensure proper placement, separation,
etc.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.6.4;
NFPA 30, 14.5.2, 14.5.4
4.3.16.1 Multiple outdoor storage lockers at a given site shall
be separated according to requirements in NFPA 30.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.6.4.4.1;
NFPA 30, 14.6.1, 14.6.2
4.3.16.2 In outdoor storage lockers, containers in their original
shipping packages shall be permitted to be stored either
on pallets or in piles, while unpacked containers shall
be stored on shelves or on the floor.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.6.4.4.2;
NFPA 30, 14.6.5
4.3.16.3 No other flammable or combustible materials
including idle pallets, dry vegetation, packing
materials, etc. shall be allowed within 5 feet of
designated outdoor storage locker sites.
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NFPA 30-2003, 6.6.4.4.3;
NFPA 30, 14.6.6;
NFPA 704
4.3.16.4 Outdoor storage lockers shall be placarded or have
warning signs according to applicable regulations or
NFPA 704.
NFPA 430-2004;
NFPA 400, Chapter 15
4.4 Oxidizers
[NOTE: Additional warehousing requirements can be found in NFPA
430-2004, Code for Storage of Solid and Liquid Oxidizers, when
quantities in a facility exceed 4,000 pounds of Class 1 oxidizer (see
definition), 1,000 pounds of Class 2 Oxidizer (see definition), 200
pounds of Class 3 Oxidizer (see definition), or 10 pounds of Class 4
Oxidizer (see definition). For storage requirements in control areas,
refer to Chapters 5 and 15 in NFPA 400. Oxidizer classes are defined
in Chapter 3 of NFPA 430-2004 and NFPA 400.]
NFPA 430-2004, 4.2.1 4.4.1 Oxidizer storage areas shall be conspicuously identified with the
words “Class (appropriate classification number) Oxidizers.”
NFPA 430-2004, 4.2.3;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.12
4.4.1.1 Areas used to store oxidizers of different classes shall be
marked as containing the most severe hazard class
present.
[NOTE: The NFPA 400 requirement applies to storage
for mercantile occupancies only.]
NFPA 430-2004, 4.11.6 4.4.2 Water-based, manual firefighting equipment shall be used in
oxidizer storage areas.25
NFPA 430-2004, 4.11.6.1;
NFPA 400, 15.5.5.1.1
4.4.2.1 The placement and use of carbon dioxide and dry chemical
fire extinguishers containing ammonium compounds
(Class ABC) shall be prohibited in oxidizer storage areas
where oxidizers that can release chlorine or bromine are
stored.
[NOTE: This restriction may be extended to oxidizers
that can release fluorine or iodine.]
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NFPA 430-2004, 4.11.6.2;
NFPA 400, 15.5.5.1.2
4.4.2.2 Halon extinguishers shall not be used in oxidizer storage
areas.
NFPA 430-2004, 4.11.6.3;
NFPA 400, 15.5.5.1.3
4.4.2.3 Halocarbon clean agent extinguishers shall not be used in
oxidizer storage areas unless tested and approved.
NFPA 430-2004, 4.12.1;
NFPA 400, 15.3.2.1.1
4.4.3 Combustible construction materials that could come into contact
with oxidizers shall be coated with a compatible material to
prevent their impregnation with the oxidizers.
25 Oxidizer storage areas and flammable liquids storage areas require water- based fire suppression systems. While there are no
requirements to keep water reactive materials away from oxidizers, when storing oxidizers, consideration should be given to the
additional hazard posed by the presence of water reactive materials when water suppression systems are activated.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
NFPA 430-2004, 4.13.5;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.11
4.4.4 Absorptive packing materials, wooden pallets, etc., that are
exposed to water containing oxidizers or that contain water
soluble oxidizers, and are exposed to water shall be immediately
relocated to a safe outside area and properly disposed of.
NFPA 430-2004, 4.4.6;
NFPA 400, 15.2.8.2
4.4.5 Oxidizers shall not be stored where they can be heated to within
25°F of their decomposition temperature or above 120°F,
whichever is lower.26
NFPA 430-2004, 4.8.1;
NFPA 400, 15.2.8.1
4.4.5.1 Oxidizers will not be stored where they can come into
contact with heating units, pipes, and ducts.
NFPA 430-2004, 4.4.3.5;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.1
4.4.6 Solid oxidizers shall not be stored directly beneath liquids.
4.5 Organic Peroxides
NFPA 432-2002, 4.1;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.1
4.5.1 Chemical storage areas used for the storage of organic peroxides
shall be conspicuously identified with the words “Organic
Peroxides” and by the class.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.1.1;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.1.1
4.5.1.1 Areas used to store organic peroxides of different classes
per NFPA 432-2002 or NFPA 400 shall be marked to
indicate the highest hazard class of the peroxides stored.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.1.2;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.2
4.5.1.2 Containers of organic peroxide formulations shall be
individually marked with chemical name and other
pertinent information to allow proper classification.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.1.3;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.3
4.5.1.3 Packages of organic peroxides that require temperature
control shall be marked with the recommended storage
range.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.11.2;
NFPA 400, 14.3.2.8.2
4.5.2 A clear space of at least 2 feet shall be maintained between
organic peroxide storage and uninsulated metal walls.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.11.3.1;
NFPA 400, 14.3.2.9
4.5.3 Incompatible materials and flammable liquids shall not be stored
within 25 feet of organic peroxide formulations in chemical
storage areas.
[NOTE: Organic peroxide formulations that are also classified
as flammable liquids may be stored with other organic peroxide
formulations.]
NFPA 432-2002, 4.11.3.2;
NFPA 400, 14.3.2.9.1
4.5.3.1 If a 25-foot separation cannot be maintained, a 1-hour,
liquid-tight fire barrier shall be permitted.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.11.4;
NFPA 400, 14.3.2.9.2
4.5.4 Only closed containers shall be permitted in an organic peroxide
storage area.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.11.6;
NFPA 400, 14.3.2.9.4
4.5.5 Fifty-five-gallon drums of Class I, Class II and Class III organic
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peroxide formulations shall not be stacked.
26 Attention should be used to ensure that oxidizers stored in direct sunlight are not heated above allowed temperatures by radiant
heating.
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NFPA 432-2002, 4.4.1;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.10.1
4.5.6 Storage temperatures in chemical storage areas (including
refrigerators) shall be maintained within the recommended
storage temperature range for the materials being stored.27
NFPA 432-2002, 4.4.2;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.10.2
4.5.6.1 High and low-temperature switches, as applicable, shall
be provided in addition to normal temperature controls.
These switches shall actuate an alarm to ensure prompt
response.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.4.3;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.10.3,
14.2.10.10.4
4.5.6.2 Heating systems shall use low-pressure steam, hot water,
or indirectly heated air; cooling systems shall not use
direct expansion of a flammable gas.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.4.4;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.10.5
4.5.6.3 Heating or cooling pipes and other heat-transfer devices
shall not come into contact with organic peroxide
containers to cause their overheating or overcooling.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.5.2;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.6
4.5.7 Refrigerators used for storing Class I, II or III organic peroxide
formulations shall be Class I, Group D, and Division I (i.e.),
"explosion-proof", as defined in Article 500 of NFPA 70.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.5.3 4.5.8 Unventilated, unrefrigerated storage cabinets used for the storage
of organic peroxides shall be considered Class I, Division I as
defined in Article 500 of NFPA 70.
NFPA 432-2002, 4.5.4;
NFPA 400, 14.2.10.6.1
4.5.9 Ventilated storage cabinets shall be considered Class I, Division
II as defined in Article 500 of NFPA 70. Ventilation must be a
minimum of 1 cubic foot/minute/square foot of floor area.
27 Attention should be used to ensure that organic peroxides stored in direct sunlight are not heated above allowed temperatures by
radiant heating.
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4.6 Other Hazardous Chemical Categories
NFPA 400 For indoor/outdoor storage requirements of ammonium nitrate and
specific chemical hazard categories not covered in Sections 4.2
through 4.5, consult the following chapters in NFPA 400.
NFPA 400, Chapter 11 4.6.1 Ammonium nitrate - Chapter 11.
NFPA 400, Chapter 12 4.6.2 Corrosive solids and liquids - Chapter 12.
NFPA 400, Chapter 13 4.6.3 Flammable solids - Chapter 13.
NFPA 400, Chapter 17 4.6.4 Pyrophoric solids and liquids - Chapter 17.
NFPA 400, Chapter 18 4.6.5 Toxic and highly toxic solids and liquids - Chapter 18.
NFPA 400, Chapter 19 4.6.6 Unstable reactive solids and liquids - Chapter 19.
NFPA 400, Chapter 20 4.6.7 Water reactive solids and liquids - Chapter 20.
NFPA 400, 6.1.12.2 4.6.8 Chemicals in an indoor/outdoor storage area shall be
separated from any incompatible hazardous substances by at
least 20 feet or by an appropriate noncombustible partition.
NFPA 400, 6.1.15 4.6.9 When hazardous materials are stored outdoors, the
surrounding area shall be kept clear of vegetation (such as dry
grass, leaves and weeds), debris, and common combustible
materials (e.g., paper, oily rags, etc.) for a minimum distance
of 15 feet.
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5.5 Source Documents
DOE O 456.1A (7-15-2016), The Safe Handling of Unbound Engineered Nanoparticles
ANSI Z49.1 (2012), Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
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CGA G-1 (2015), Acetylene
CGA P-1 (2015), Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
NFPA 1 (2014), Fire Code, 2015 ed.
NFPA 30 (2003), Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30 (2014), Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 ed.
NFPA 45 (2000), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 45 (2004), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 45 (2014), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2015 ed.
NFPA 51 (2002), Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding,
Cutting, and Allied Processes
NFPA 51 (2012), Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding,
Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013 ed.
NFPA 55 (1998), Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed and Liquefied Gases
in Portable Cylinders and Tanks
NFPA 55 (2015), Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 400 (2015), Hazardous Materials Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 430 (2004), Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, 2004 ed.; Replaced by NFPA 400,
Chapter 15
NFPA 432 (2002), Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations, 2002 ed.; Replaced by NFPA
400, Chapter 14
NFPA 704 (2016), Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
Response, 2017 ed.
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
29 CFR 1910.6, Incorporation by Reference
29 CFR 1910.106, Flammable Liquids
29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection
29 CFR 1910.253, Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1926.350, Gas Welding and Cutting
29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
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Chapter 6 - Hazard Control
6.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address the control of
hazards associated with activities involving chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see
definition). State and local codes and requirements are not included. This chapter specifically consolidates
requirements found in NFPA codes and standards, ANSI Z49.1, CGA P-1, OSHA standards, and certain
EPA regulations and DOE Orders, including technical standards that are made mandatory by their specific
reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order.
This chapter is intended to list chemical-related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those that
are overlapping and/or duplicative. The list of requirements includes pointers to the sources of those
requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
6.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all locations that use chemicals or chemical products. [NOTE:
Throughout this document, the term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals and/or chemical products as
described in Glossary Section.] This chapter is intended only to address chemical hazard control
requirements applicable to chemical user activities. It consolidates existing core safety and health
requirements that all sites must follow when engaged in chemical-related activities.
The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different safety purposes. As a
result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an
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individual site or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their
work and how they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter
can be used to determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being performed.
6.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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10 CFR 851 4.1 General (Applicable to all operations/activities involving chemicals)
10 CFR 851.22;
48 CFR 970.5223-1(c)28
4.1.1 A hazard prevention/abatement process shall be implemented to
ensure that all identified hazards are managed through final
abatement or control.
10 CFR 851.22(a)(1) 4.1.1.1 Controls shall be incorporated into facility design and
procedures.
10 CFR 851.22(a)(2) 4.1.1.2 Abatement actions shall be prioritized based on risks to
workers and promptly implemented for existing hazards
identified in the workplace. Workers shall be protected
immediately from imminent danger conditions.
10 CFR 851.22(b);
29 CFR 1910.120(g)(1);
29 CFR 1910.134(a);
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(i)
4.1.1.3 Hazard controls shall be selected using the following
hierarchy: (1) Elimination of the hazard through
practices such as chemical substitution or process
modification; (2) Engineering controls; (3) Work
practices and administrative controls; and (4) Personal
protective equipment.
10 CFR 851.20(b);
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1-3);
29 CFR 1910.132(d)
4.1.1.4 Workers shall be informed of and involved in
identifying and controlling workplace hazards,
including decisions on selection of Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
10 CFR 851.20(a)(2);
10 CFR 851.21(a);
10 CFR 851.24(a);
10 CFR 851, Appendix A.6.;
29 CFR 1910.1450(c) and (e)
4.1.2 An industrial hygiene program shall be implemented by
professionally- and technically-qualified industrial hygienists to
reduce the risk of work-related disease or illness in all chemical
operations including laboratories. The program shall specify
appropriate process modification (including chemical
substitution), engineering, administrative, work practice, and/or
personal protective control methods to limit exposures to
hazardous materials to acceptable levels.
28 This requirement of the DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR, ES&H Clause) requires development and implementation of
controls as part of an overall documented safety management system.
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4.2 Hazardous Operations29 (see definition)
DOE O 420.1C;
DOE-STD-1120-2016;
DOE-STD-1189-2016;
DOE-STD-3009-2002;
DOE-STD-3009-14;
DOE-STD-3011-2002;
DOE-STD-3016-2016;
10 CFR 830.204(b)(4);
10 CFR 850.25(c);
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(iii);
29 CFR 1910.120(c)(1);
29 CFR 1910.120(d) and (g)(1);
29 CFR 1910.252(a);
40 CFR 68.67(c)(3);
40 CFR 1502.14;
40 CFR 1502.16
4.2.1 An appropriate combination of chemical substitution,
engineering and administrative controls (including the
appropriate application of detection methodologies), safe work
practices, and PPE shall be implemented to prevent or mitigate
adverse impacts from hazardous chemicals on workers, the
public, or environment.
10 CFR 851.10(b), 11(a)(3);
29 CFR 1910.119(f);
40 CFR 68.69(b)
4.2.1.1 Written operating procedures shall be developed that
include (1) Precautions necessary to prevent worker
exposure to chemical hazards, (e.g., chemical
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substitution/process change), engineering controls,
administrative controls and PPE; (2) Control measures
to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure to
chemical hazards can occur; (3) Fire safety procedures
that govern the use and storage of combustible,
flammable and other hazardous materials; (4)
Measures for controlling hazardous chemical
inventory; and (5) Any required safety systems and
their functions.
29 CFR 1910.119(j);
40 CFR 68.73
4.2.1.2 Process safety equipment and engineering controls shall
have (1) Written procedures on maintaining their
integrity; (2) Training of personnel involved in process
maintenance activities; (3) Documented inspection and
testing that meets manufacturer’s recommendations and
good engineering practices;(4) Prompt correction of
deficiencies that are outside of acceptable operating
limits.
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4);
29 CFR 1910.120(d) and (g)(1);
40 CFR 68.69(d)
4.2.1.3 Safe work practices shall be implemented such as
lockout/tagout; permitted confined space entry; removal
of non-essential personnel from hazardous material
areas; and site and building access control.
29 The requirements for hazardous operations are in addition to requirements associated with those activities specified in Section
4.1.
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29 CFR 1910.119(k);
40 CFR 68.85
4.2.1.4 Hot work operations (e.g., cutting, welding, brazing)
conducted on or near hazardous operations shall be in
accordance with fire prevention and protection
requirements in 29 CFR Subsection 1910.252(a) and
shall have a permit that authorizes the work to be
performed.
ANSI Z49.1, 5.1- 5.5.7 4.2.2 Ventilation and exposure monitoring requirements for welding
and burning.
ANSI Z49.1, Chapter 9 4.2.3 Precautionary and warning requirements for welding with toxic
materials including cadmium, fluorides, and lead.
4.3 Requirements for Laboratory Use of Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3) 4.3.1 A chemical hygiene plan shall be prepared for laboratory
operations that includes safe operating procedures, hazard control
measures, operability requirements for protective equipment,
provisions for employee training and medical consultations,
designation of individuals responsible for implementing the plan,
and provisions for employee protection against extremely
hazardous substances.
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(3)(viii) 4.3.1.1 Particularly Hazardous Substances include “select
carcinogens,” reproductive toxins, and substances with a
degree of acute toxicity. Provisions, where appropriate,
shall include:
• Establishment of a designated area
• Use of containment devices
• Procedures for safe removal of contaminated waste
• Decontamination procedures
NFPA 400, Chapter 18 4.3.2 Highly toxic chemicals have requirements for design, storage,
fire extinguishing, treatment systems and ventilation.
NFPA 45, 4.2.1.1 4.3.3 Fire Hazard Classification – Laboratory units shall be
classified Class A (High Fire Hazard), Class B (Moderate fire
Hazard), Class C (Low fire Hazard), or Class D (Minimal Fire
Hazard), according to the quantities of flammable and
combustible liquids present in the lab (outside of the storage
area) as specified in Table 9.1.1(a) and Table 9.1.1(b) in NFPA
45.
NFPA 45, 1.1.4, 1.1.5;
NFPA 45, Annex C
4.3.3.1 A laboratory shall be considered to contain an explosion
hazard if an explosion could result in serious injuries of
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occupants. Quantities are limited to include but not
limited to Annex C of NFPA 45.
NFPA 45, 6.1-6.6 4.3.4 All laboratory units shall be provided with fire protection
appropriate to the fire hazard, including: automatic fire
extinguishing systems, standpipe and hose systems, portable fire
extinguishers, fire alarm systems, fire prevention programs, and
emergency plans.
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NFPA 45, Annex C, C2.1, C2.2;
NFPA 45, Chapters 7, 9, 11
4.3.5 If a laboratory contains explosion hazards, as defined in sections
1.1.4 and 1.1.5 of NFPA 45, protection shall be provided by one
or more of the following:
• Limiting the amounts of flammable or reactive chemicals or
chemicals with unknown characteristics used in or exposed
by experiments;
• Special preventive or protective measures for the reactions,
equipment, or materials themselves (e.g., high-speed fire
detection with deluge sprinklers, explosion-resistant
equipment or enclosures, explosion suppression, and
explosion venting directed to a safe location);
• Explosion-resistant walls or barricades around the
laboratory area containing the explosion hazard;
• Remote control equipment;
• Sufficient deflagration venting in outside walls and/or roofs;
and
• Conducting experiments in a detached or isolated building,
or outdoors.
NFPA 45, Annex C, C2.3 to C2.6 4.3.5.1 Other explosion hazard protection may be considered,
including:
• Explosion-resistant construction;
• Explosion venting;
• Controlled access to laboratory; and
• Regularly scheduled inspection and maintenance
NFPA 45, Chapter 7 4.3.6 Laboratory Ventilation and Hoods
• The release of chemical vapors shall be controlled by
enclosures
• Design shall ensure that chemical vapors are not recirculated
• Duct construction shall be of noncombustible materials
• Hood design and operation must meet NFPA 45
• Perchloric acid hoods require special construction per NFPA
45
NFPA 45, 8.2.2.1 4.3.6.1 Chemicals shall not be brought into a laboratory work
area unless design, construction, and fire protection of
the facilities are commensurate with the quantities and
hazards of the chemicals involved.
NFPA 45, 8.2.3.1 4.3.6.2 Receiving, transporting, unpacking, and dispensing of
chemicals and other hazardous materials shall be carried
out by trained personnel in such locations and in such a
manner as to minimize hazards from flammable,
reactive, or toxic materials.
NFPA 45, 8.2.3.4 4.3.6.3 Class I liquids shall not be stored or transferred from one
vessel to another in any access corridor, open plan
buildings, or ancillary spaces unprotected from the exit
access corridor.
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NFPA 45, 9.3.1 4.3.6.4 Transfer of Class I liquids to smaller containers
from bulk stock containers not exceeding 20 liters (5
gal.) in capacity shall be performed as follows:
• In a laboratory hood;
• In an area provided with ventilation adequate to
prevent accumulations of flammable vapor/air
mixtures from exceeding 25 percent of the lower
flammable limit;
• In a liquid storage area specifically designed and
protected for dispensing Class I flammable liquids
that meet the requirements of NFPA 30
NFPA 45, 9.3.2 4.3.6.5 Transfer of Class I liquids from containers of 20 liters
(5 gal.) or more capacity shall be carried out as
follows:
• In a separate area outside the building; OR
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• In a liquid storage area specifically designed for
dispensing Class I flammable liquids that meet the
requirements of NFPA 30
NFPA 45, 9.3.3 and 9.3.4 4.3.6.6 Class I liquids shall not be transferred between
conductive containers of greater than 4 liters (1 gal.)
capacity unless the containers are electrically
interconnected by direct bonding or indirect bonding
through a common grounding system. When
dispensing Class I liquids involves nonconductive
containers larger than 4 liters (1gal.), which can be
difficult to bond or ground, special dispensing
procedures commensurate with the electrical
characteristics of the liquid shall be developed and
implemented.
NFPA 45, 9.1.2 4.3.6.7 Individual containers of flammable or combustible
liquids shall not exceed the capacities listed in NFPA
45, Table 9.1.2.
NFPA 45, 10.1.4-10.1.6 4.3.7 Laboratory compressed gases shall be used according to NFPA
45 requirements.
NFPA 45, 10-1.4.2 4.3.7.1 Lecture bottle-sized cylinders of the following gases
located in laboratory units shall be kept in a
continuously mechanically ventilated hood or other
continuously mechanically ventilated enclosure: (1) All
gases that have an NFPA 45 Health Hazard Ratings of
3 or 4;(2) All gases that have a NFPA 45 Health Hazard
Rating of 2 without physiological warning properties;
and (3) Pyrophoric gases.
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NFPA 45, 10.1.4.3 4.3.7.2 Cylinders of gases that are greater than lecture bottle
size and have NFPA 45 Health Hazard Ratings of 3 or
4, and cylinders of gases that have a Health Hazard
Rating of 2 without physiological warning properties
that are located in laboratory units shall meet both the
following conditions: (1) Storage in approved
continuously mechanically ventilated gas cabinets; and
(2) Compliance with the requirements of NFPA 55.
NFPA 45, 10.1.4.4 4.3.7.3 Cylinders of pyrophoric gases that are greater than
lecture bottle size that are located in laboratory units
shall be kept in approved continuously mechanically
ventilated, sprinklered gas cabinets.
NFPA 45, 10.1.5.2.1-2 4.3.7.4 Regulator systems in laboratory operations shall be
equipped with two gauges, either on the regulator or
remote from the regulator, installed as to show both the
cylinder pressure and the outlet pressure. When the
source cylinder is outside of the laboratory, a station
regulator and gauge shall be installed at the point of
use to show the outlet pressure.
NFPA 45, 10.1.6.3 4.3.7.5 Only in use cylinders shall be allowed in the
immediate work area. A compressed gas cylinder
shall be considered in use when it is: (1) Connected
through a regulator to deliver gas; or (2) Connected
to a manifold being used to deliver gas; or (3) A
single cylinder secured as a reserve cylinder
alongside the cylinder described in (1).
NFPA 45, 10.1.6.5;
NFPA 55, Table 6.3.1.1
4.3.7.6 The quantity of compressed and liquefied gases in
Class A, B and C laboratories shall be in accordance
with the amounts in Table 6.3.1.1 of NFPA 55.
NFPA 55;
NFPA 400, Chapter 21
4.3.7.7 Requirements are given for the storage, use and
handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in
portable and stationary containers, cylinders and tanks.
NFPA 45, 11.2.2 to 11.3.6 4.3.8 Laboratory Operations and Apparatus – NFPA 45 contains
additional laboratory safety controls covering:
• Operations: heating, distillation, other separation
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procedures, drying, mixing and grinding, and operations
involving reactions at temperatures and pressures above
and below ambient conditions
• Apparatus: refrigeration and cooling equipment, heating
equipment, pressure equipment, and analytical instruments
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4.4 Flammable and Combustible Liquids
NFPA 30, 6.4.1 4.4.1 Operations involving flammable or combustible liquids shall be
reviewed to ensure that fire and explosion hazards resulting
from loss of containment of liquids are provided with
corresponding fire prevention, fire control and emergency
action plans.
NFPA 30, 6.5.1;
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6);
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i)
4.4.2 Precautions shall be taken to prevent the unintentional ignition
of flammable vapors.
NFPA 30, 6.5.2 4.4.2.1 Smoking shall be permitted only in designated and
properly identified areas.
NFPA 30, 6.5.3.1;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(8)
4.4.2.2 Welding, cutting, and similar spark-producing
operations shall not be permitted in areas containing
flammable or combustible liquids until a written permit
authorizing such work has been issued.
NFPA 30, 6.5.4.1;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii)
4.4.2.3 All equipment (such as tanks, machinery, and piping)
where an ignitable mixture could be present shall be
bonded or connected to a ground. The bond or ground
or both shall be physically applied or shall be
inherently present by the nature of the installation.
Electrically isolated sections of metallic piping or
equipment shall be bonded to the other portions of the
system or shall be individually grounded.
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(iii) 4.4.330 Individual containers of flammable or combustible
liquids shall not exceed the capacities listed in 29 CFR Section
1910.106, Table H-12.
29 CFR 1910.106(a)(19)(iii) 4.4.4 Whenever a combustible liquid is heated for use to within 30°F
(16.7°C) of its flash point, it shall be handled in accordance with
the requirements for the next lower class of liquids.
NFPA 30, 6.9.1 4.4.5 All fire protection equipment, and associated alarms, interlocks,
and controls, shall be properly maintained, and periodic
inspections and tests shall be done in accordance with both
standard practice and the equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations.
NFPA 30, 6.9.2;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i)
4.4.6 Maintenance and operating practices shall control leakage and
prevent spillage of flammable liquids.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i) 4.4.7 Spills shall be cleaned up promptly.
30 Glass or plastic containers up to one gallon in size may be used for Class IA or IB liquids if either (1) the liquid would be
rendered unfit for its intended use by contact with metal, (2) the liquid would corrode a metal container so as to create a leakage
hazard, (3) the process would require more than the allowed quantities of liquid of a single assay lot to be used at one time, or (4)
the process would require the maintenance of an analytical standard liquid of a quality which is not met by the specified standards
of liquids available, and the quantity of the analytical standard liquid required for any one control process exceeds one-sixteenth
the capacity of the container allowed under Table 1.
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NFPA 30, 6.9.3;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii)
4.4.8 Combustible waste material and residues in operating areas shall
be kept to a minimum, shall be stored in covered metal
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containers, and shall be disposed of daily.
NFPA 30, 6.9.4;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iv)
4.4.9 Ground areas around facilities where liquids are used shall be
kept free of weeds, trash, or other unnecessary combustible
materials.
NFPA 30, 6.9.5;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(ii)
4.4.10 Aisles established for movement of personnel shall be
maintained clear of obstructions.
NFPA 30, 9.18.1 4.4.11 Dispensing, handling, transfer, and use of flammable liquids or
combustible liquids shall meet all applicable requirements of
Chapter 18 of NFPA 30.
NFPA 30, 18.5.2;
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d)
4.4.12 Flammable liquids or combustible liquids shall be drawn from
or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks using
one of the following methods:
• From safety cans;
• Through a closed piping system;
• From portable tanks or containers by means of a
device that draws through an opening in the top of the
tank or container;
• By gravity through a listed self-closing valve or self-
closing faucet
[NOTE: Class I-A liquids (see definition) shall not be
dispensed by gravity from tanks.]
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d) 4.4.13 Transferring flammable or combustible liquids by means of
air pressure on the container or tank shall be prohibited.
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v) 4.4.14 Dispensing in inside storage rooms shall be by approved
pump or self-closing faucet only.
NFPA 30, 6.5.4 4.4.15 Means shall be proved to minimize generation of static
electricity. Such means shall meet the requirements of
NFPA 30.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) 4.4.16 Class I liquids (see definition) shall not be dispensed into
containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically
interconnected.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii) 4.4.17 Areas in which flammable or combustible liquids are
transferred from one tank or container to another container
shall be separated from other operations in the building by
adequate distance or by construction having adequate fire
resistance. Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation shall be
provided.
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NFPA 30, 9.18.2 4.4.18 Dispensing of flammable liquids or dispensing of combustible
liquids at temperatures at or above their flash points shall not be
permitted in cutoff rooms or attached buildings that exceed
1,000 ft
2
(93 m
2
) in floor area or in liquid warehouses unless the
dispensing area is suitably cut off from the storage areas in
accordance with NFPA 30.
NFPA 30-2003, 6.5.2.10;
NFPA 30, 18.5, (Incidental
Operations)
4.4.19 Dispensing of flammable liquids or of Class II combustible
liquids shall not be permitted in general purpose warehouses
unless the dispensing area is suitably cut off from other
ordinary combustible or liquid storage areas in accordance with
NFPA 30-2003, and otherwise complies with NFPA 30-2003
edition. Chapter 18 of NFPA 30 (2014) applies to facilities
containing control areas.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a) 4.4.20 Flammable liquids shall be kept in covered containers when not
actually in use.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(b) 4.4.21 Where flammable or combustible liquids are used or handled,
except in closed containers, means shall be provided to dispose
promptly and safely of leakage and spills.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(c) 4.4.22 Class I liquids shall be used only where there are no open
flames or other sources of ignition within the possible path of
vapor travel.
4.5 Compressed Gases
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29 CFR 1910.101 4.5.1 Compressed-gas cylinders shall be used in accordance with the
CGA.
NFPA 55, 4.10.2.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii)
4.5.2 Compressed gas cylinders shall be appropriately labeled.
Whenever possible, labels shall be located near the shoulder of
the cylinder.
CGA P-1, 5.2.2 4.5.2.1 The color of the cylinder shall not be the only means
used to identify the gas it contains.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.4 and 10.8.1.5;
CGA G-1, 4.5;
CGA P-1, 5.2.1;
NFPA 55,7.1.7.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(L)
4.5.2.2 Labels or markings placed on compressed gas cylinders
by the manufacturer or distributor shall not be defaced or
removed. Cylinders shall be legibly marked with the
chemical or trade name.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.4 4.5.2.3 Cylinders not bearing a legible label or other
identification shall not be used and shall be returned to
the manufacturer or distributor.
NFPA 51, 4.1.3 4.5.2.4 Gas name markings shall not be cut into the metal of the
cylinder by the user.
CGA P-1, 5.4 4.5.3 Compressed-gas cylinders shall not be subjected to temperature
extremes.
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ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.1.8;
CGA P-1, 5.4, 5.8.2;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.5;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(i)
4.5.3.1 Compressed-gas cylinders shall not be exposed to
temperatures exceeding 125°F. Use temperature shall
not exceed 120°F.
CGA P-1, 6.2.6;
CGA P-1, 5.4;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA G-1, 6;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.7;
29 CFR 1926.350(b)(3)
4.5.3.2 Direct flames or heat shall not be applied to a
compressed-gas cylinder.
CGA P-1, 5.4;
NFPA 55, 7.1.13
4.5.3.2.1 Cylinders exposed to fire shall not be shipped
or used until the manufacturer or supplier
requalifies them in accordance with the
pressure and vessel code under which they
were manufactured.
ANSI Z49.1 10.8.4.13;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(I);
29 CFR 1926.350(b)(1)
4.5.3.2.2 Cylinders shall be kept far enough away from
operations such as welding to prevent sparks,
hot slag, flames, etc., from reaching them. If
cylinders cannot be kept a sufficient distance
away, then fire-resistant shields shall be used
to separate the cylinders from the hot
operations.
CGA P-1, 5.4 4.5.3.3 Cylinders shall not be subjected to artificially low
temperatures without the permission of the supplier.
Outside storage is not affected by this requirement.
CGA P-1, 5.4;
NFPA 55, 7.1.1.2.1;
NFPA 55, 7.1.14.1, 7.1.14.2;
29 CFR 1926.350(c)(3)
4.5.4 No structurally damaged or defective cylinders shall be used.
Damaged or defective cylinders shall be removed from service.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.2;
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.3;
CGA P-1, 5.4;
CGA G-1, 4.6.6;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(M);
29 CFR 1926.350(c)(2)
4.5.5 No person other than the cylinder supplier shall attempt to mix
gases in cylinders. No one except the owner of the cylinder or
person authorized by the owner shall refill a cylinder. Used, non-
refillable containers shall be disposed of according to the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
29 CFR 1926.350(c)(2) 4.5.5.1 No one shall use a cylinder’s contents for purposes other
than those intended by the supplier.
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ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.3.4;
CGA P-1, 5.3;
CGA G-1, 6;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(N);
29CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(H)
4.5.6 No one shall tamper with safety devices in cylinders or valves.
CGA P-1, 5.3;
CGA P-1, 5.4;
NFPA 55, 7.1.5.2.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(R)(1)
and (2)
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4.5.6.1 No attempt shall be made to maintain or repair cylinder
safety devices. Suppliers’ shall be notified promptly and
suppliers instructions as to the disposition of the cylinder
shall be followed if a cylinder with a faulty valve or
safety device is found or if the cylinder is otherwise
found to be defective.
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(R)(3) 4.5.6.2 Complete removal of the stem from a diaphragm type
cylinder valve shall be avoided.
[NOTE: Stems may be removed before cylinder
disposal.]
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.4.10;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iii);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(G);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(H);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(8)
4.5.7 When compressed gas cylinders are not in use or are empty, their
valves shall be closed.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.6;
CGA G-1, 6;
CGA G-1, 5.2;
CGA P-1, 5.5;
NFPA 55, 7.1.9.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(A);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(1)
4.5.8 Where cylinders are designed to accept valve protection caps,
caps shall be in place and hand tight at all times except when
connected for use.
CGA P-1, 5.5;
NFPA 55, 7.1.9.3.1
4.5.9 Where valve outlet caps and/or plugs are provided by the
manufacturer, the user shall keep the device on the valve outlet
at all times except when secured and connected for use.
CGA G-1, 6.4;
CGA P-1, 5.5
4.5.9.1 Valve outlet caps and/or plugs shall be in place and
tightened before shipment of the cylinder back to the
supplier.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(C);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(5)
4.5.10 Pry bars shall not be used under valves or valve protection
caps to pry cylinders loose when frozen or otherwise affixed to
the ground.
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(5) 4.5.10.1 Warm, not boiling water shall be used to thaw
cylinders loose.
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ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.3.3;
CGA P-1, 5.4;
CGA G-1, 5.6;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(K);
29 CFR 1926.350(c)(1)
4.5.11 Compressed-gas cylinders shall not be used as rollers or
supports.
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(11) 4.5.12 Compressed-fuel gas cylinders shall not be kept in
unventilated enclosures such as lockers or cupboards.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.4.14;
CGA P-1, 5.4;
CGA G-1, 6;
NFPA 55, 7.1.10.10;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(J);
29 CFR 1926.350(b)(2)
4.5.13 Compressed-gas cylinders shall not be placed where they can
inadvertently become part of an electrical circuit.
CGA P-1, 5.4 4.5.13.1 When used in conjunction with electric welding,
compressed-gas cylinders shall not be grounded or
used for grounding.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.14;
29 CFR 1926.350(b)(2);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(J)
4.5.13.2 Electrodes shall not be struck against a compressed
gas cylinder to strike an arc.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.2.5;
ANSI Z49.1,10.8.4.12;
CGA P-1, 5.8.4, 6.2.2;
NFPA 45, 10.1.5.1;
NFPA 55, 7.1.8.4;
NFPA 55, 7.2.1.2.2;
NFPA 55, 7.3.1.6.1;
NFPA 55, 7.3.1.8;
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(7) and (9);
29 CFR 1926.350(b)(3)
4.5.14 Compressed-gas, acetylene and liquefied gas cylinders shall be
secured in an upright position when being used unless
specifically designed for a horizontal application.
[EXCEPTION: Cylinders containing non-flammable liquefied
gases may be used in the inverted position when the liquid
phase is used.]
ANSI Z49.1, 10.3.3;
CGA G-1, 4.1;
CGA P-1, 5.9.7, 5.7;
29 CFR 1926.350(f)(1)
4.5.15 Oxygen, fuel, and other compressed-gas cylinders, equipment,
pipelines, or apparatus shall not be used interchangeably with
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any other gas and each shall be used only for the service for
which it was approved.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.5.2.1;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
CGA P-1, 5.9.4;
NFPA 55, 7.3.1.3.1
4.5.16 All connections shall be gas tight and no leaks shall be present
in the system.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.5.2.1;
CGA P-1, 6.2
4.5.16.1 A flame shall not be used for the detection of leaks in
compressed gas systems. Soapy water is one
acceptable method.
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CGA P-1, 5.9.2;
CGA P-1, 5.9.5;
NFPA 55, 7.3.1.3.2
4.5.17 Backflow protection shall be used when the backflow of gas
can result in a hazardous condition.
NFPA 55, 7.1.2.1;
NPFA 55, 7.5-7.10
4.5.18 Compressed-gas systems shall be designed for their intended
use and shall be designed by persons competent in such design.
[NOTE: Additional requirements for corrosive, flammable,
oxidizing, pyrophoric, toxic or highly toxic, and unstable reactive
gases can be found in NFPA 55, 7.5-7.10.]
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.1;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
CGA P-1, 5.9.3;
NFPA 45, 10.1.5.2;
NFPA 51, 5.1.3;
NFPA 51, 5.2.8;
NFPA 51, 5.4.5;
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(3);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(I)
4.5.19 Compressed gases shall never be used from cylinders or high-
pressure manifolds without reducing the pressure through a
suitable regulator unless the equipment used is designed to
withstand full cylinder pressure.
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(P) 4.5.19.1 Unless connected to a manifold, oxygen from a cylinder
shall not be used without a regulator.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.1;
ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.2;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
NFPA 51, 7.6;
NFPA 45, 10.1.5.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3);
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(i)
4.5.20 Only approved gas regulators and pressure reducing valves
shall be used for the gas and pressures for which they are
labeled.
29 CFR 1926.350(h) 4.5.21 Regulators, including their related gauges, shall be in proper
working order while in use.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.3;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(iv)
4.5.21.1 Union nuts and connections shall be inspected before
cylinder use to detect faulty seals, which could cause
leakage. Faulty nuts and connectors shall be replaced.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.6;
CGA G-1, 6;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(ii)
4.5.21.2 A qualified mechanic shall perform repairs of
regulators or their parts.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.5;
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.11;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
CGA P-1, 5.9.6;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(D);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(4)
4.5.22 Before a regulator is removed from a cylinder, the cylinder
valve shall be closed and the pressure released from the
regulator.
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ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.5;
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.4;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
CGA P-1, 5.9.1.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(J);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(2)
4.5.23 Cylinder valves shall always be opened slowly to prevent
damage to the regulator.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.4;
CGA P-1, 5.9.1
4.5.23.1 Personnel shall stand to the side and not in front of the
regulator orifice when the cylinder valve is opened.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.7 4.5.24 When a high-pressure gas (non-liquefied) cylinder is in use, the
valve shall be fully opened to prevent leakage around the valve
stem.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.6;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
CGA P-1, 5.9.1.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(E);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(L)
4.5.25 Cylinders not having a fixed hand wheel shall have keys, handles
or non-adjustable wrenches on valve stems while cylinders are
in service.
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(2) 4.5.25.1 Manifolded or coupled cylinders shall have at least one
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such wrench always available.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.5;
CGA P-1, 5.9.1.1;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(Q)(1)
4.5.26 Cylinders having hand wheels shall not be opened using
wrenches, hammers, or other tools. If the valve cannot be
opened by hand, then the manufacturer shall be notified and
their directions followed.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.10;
CGA G-1, 6.1;
29 CFR1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(D);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(6)
4.5.27 When cylinders are secured in a suitable hand truck, regulators
do not have to be removed and valve protection caps need not
be in place before cylinders are moved. When cylinders are to
be moved with regulators attached, the cylinder valve must be
closed.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.5;
CGA P-1, 5.9.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(F);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(8)
4.5.28 Cylinder valves shall be closed before moving cylinders.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.7;
CGA P-1, 5.6;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(C);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(5)
4.5.29 Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting cylinders.
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ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.8;
CGA G-1, 6.1;
29 CFR1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(A);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(2)
4.5.30 When using a crane, derrick, etc. to transport cylinders, a cradle,
boat, pallet, slingboard, or other suitable platform shall be used.
Compressed-gas cylinders shall be secured to the lifting device
before they are hoisted.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.8;
CGA G-1, 6.1;
CGA P-1, 5.6;
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(5)(ii)(A);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(2)
4.5.30.1 Choker slings, ropes, chains, or magnets shall not be
used to hoist compressed-gas cylinders.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.3.1;
CGA G-1, 5.2 and 6.1;
CGA P-1, 3.5;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(B) and
(O);
29 CFR1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(B);
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(3)
4.5.31 Compressed-gas cylinders shall not be purposely dropped,
struck, or permitted to strike each other violently.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.3.9;
CGA G-1, 5.2 and 6;
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(4) and (9)
4.5.32 When compressed-gas cylinders are transported by motor
vehicle, they shall be secured in an upright position. They shall
be transported in accordance with Department of Transportation
(DOT) requirements. Acetylene cylinders should not be
transported in passenger vehicles.
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(3) 4.5.33 When large cylinders are moved by hand, they shall be tilted and
rolled on their bottom edge.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.3;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(C);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(1)
4.5.34 Before connecting a regulator to an oxygen or fuel cylinder
valve, the valve shall be inspected, wiped clean, and the valve
shall be opened momentarily and then closed immediately.
This process is called “cracking.”
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.3;
CGA P-1, 5.4;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(C);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(1)
4.5.34.1 The person cracking the valve shall stand to one side
and not in front of the gas stream. Compressed gas
streams shall not be directed towards any person.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.3;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(D);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(1)
4.5.34.2 Fuel cylinder valves shall not be cracked near ignition
sources such as flames, welding work, sparks, etc.
29 CFR 1926.350(e)(3) 4.5.34.3 Hose connections shall be kept free of grease and oil.
ANSI Z 49.1, 10.6.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(i)
4.5.35 Hoses for oxy-fuel gas service shall comply with the Rubber
Manufacturers Association IP-7 Specification for Rubber
Welding Hose.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.6.2;
29 CFR 1926.350(f)(1)
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4.5.36 Fuel gas hoses shall be red and oxygen hoses shall be green
when they are used for welding and cutting activities or color
coded according to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
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ANSI Z49.1, 10.6.3;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(ii);
29 CFR 1926.350(f)(2)
4.5.37 When parallel lengths of oxygen and fuel gas hoses are taped
together such as in a welding operation, not more than 4 inches
out of every 12 shall be covered by tape.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.6.4;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(v);
29 CFR 1926.350(f)(3)
4.5.38 All hoses used for welding, cutting, and other hot work that will
be used to carry hazardous gas (for example, oxygen, fuel gases,
oxidizers) shall be inspected at the beginning of each working
shift that they are to be used and any defective hoses shall be
removed from service.
[NOTE: Defects in hoses that shall render the hose no longer
useable include leaks, burns, and worn places that render the
hose unfit for service.]
ANSI Z49.1, 10.6.5;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(iii)
4.5.39 Hose connections shall comply with the CGA Pamphlet E-1,
Regulator Connection Standards.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.6.5 4.5.39.1 Hose connections for welding gas lines shall not be
compatible with breathing air equipment.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.6.6;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(iv)
4.5.39.2 Hose connections shall be able to withstand, without
leakage, twice the normal operating pressure and not less
than 300 psi.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.6.6;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(5)(iv)
4.5.39.3 Oil-free air or an oil-free inert gas shall be used to test
hose connections.
29 CFR 1926.350(f)(6) 4.5.39.4 Storage areas for hoses shall be well ventilated.
ANSI Z49.1, 10,9.3;
ANSI Z49.1, 10.9.4;
ANSI Z49.1, 10.9.5;
NFPA 51;
29 CFR 1910.253
4.5.40 Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds capacity limits, locations and
design criteria shall be in accordance with NFPA 51 and 29
CFR Section 1910.253.
CGA G-1, 6;
29 CFR 1910.253(c)(5)(i)
4.5.41 Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds shall be installed under the
supervision of someone familiar with the proper practices.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.9.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(c)(5)(ii)
4.5.42 All manifolds and their parts shall be used only for those gases
for which they are approved.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.9.1;
NFPA 51, 5.2.2, 5.2.1;
NFPA 51, 5.1.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(c)(1)(i)
4.5.42.1 Manifolds shall be approved either separately for each
of their components or as an assembled unit if fuel gas is
used with oxygen cylinders with a cylinder having a
service pressure above 250 psig.
29 CFR 1926.350(e)(1) 4.5.43 Manifolds shall bear the name of the substance contained inside
in letters at least 1 inch high either directly painted upon the
manifold or on a sign permanently affixed to the manifold.
NFPA 51, 5.3.5 4.5.43.1 Low pressure manifolds shall be marked as such to
prevent the attachment of high pressure cylinders.
29 CFR 1926.350(e)(2) 4.5.44 Fuel gas and oxygen manifolds shall be located in safe, well
ventilated, accessible locations and not within enclosed spaces.
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29 CFR 1926.350(e)(3) 4.5.45 Fuel gas and oxygen manifold hose connections shall be such
that hoses cannot be interchanged between fuel gas and oxygen
manifolds and supply header connections.
29 CFR 1926.350(e)(3) 4.5.45.1 Adapters shall not be used to permit the interchange of
hoses.
29 CFR 1926.350(e)(4) 4.5.46 When not in use, fuel gas and oxygen manifold and header
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connections shall be capped.
29 CFR 1926.350(e)(5) 4.5.47 Nothing shall be placed on top of a fuel gas and oxygen
manifold that will damage the manifold or interfere with the
quick closing of the valves.
NFPA 51, 5.4.1 4.5.48 Portable outlet headers shall not be used indoors except for
temporary service as approved by the Occupational Safety and
Fire Protection Department.
ANSI Z-49.1, 10.3.1;
CGA P-1, 6.4.1;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(i);
29 CFR 1926.350(i)
4.5.49 Oxygen cylinders, cylinder valves, couplings, regulators, hoses,
and other apparatus shall be kept free from oil, grease, dirt and
other flammable or explosive substances. These materials shall
not be handled with oily hands or gloves.
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(i);
29 CFR 1926.350(i)
4.5.49.1 A jet of oxygen gas shall not be directed at an oily
surface, greasy clothes, etc.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.4;
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(iii)
4.5.50 Gauges used for oxygen service shall be marked “Use No Oil.”
ANSI Z49.1, 10.3.2 4.5.51 Oxygen shall not be used as a substitute for compressed air. For
example, it shall not be used in pneumatic tools, to blow out
pipelines, to dust off clothing or any similar application.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.7.5 4.5.53 Oxygen regulators shall be drained of oxygen before they are
attached to a cylinder or a manifold or before the cylinder valve
is opened.
CGA P-1, 6.4.2 4.5.54 Oxygen in work areas shall not be allowed to exceed 23 percent
by volume.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.2.5;
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(3)(ii);
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(A)
4.5.55 Fuel gas cylinders shall be used valve end up.
NFPA 55, 7.6.3.1 4.5.56 Where ignition of a flammable gas by static electricity is
possible, means shall be provided to prevent static discharge.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.9;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
29 CFR1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(E);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(2)
4.5.57 Nothing shall be placed on fuel cylinders while in use that could
damage safety devices or interfere with the quick closing of the
valve.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.8;
CGA G-1, 6.2;
29 CFR1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(K);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(2)
4.5.57.1 Quick opening valves on fuel gas cylinders shall be
opened between no more than 1-1/2 (one-and half) turns
and preferably ¾ (three fourths) of a turn.
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ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.4.15 4.5.58 Withdrawal rates from gas cylinders shall not exceed
manufacturer’s recommendations.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.5.1;
CGA G-1, 6.5;
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(5)
4.5.59 If a leak is found around the valve stem of a fuel gas cylinder,
the packing nuts shall be tightened and the cylinder valve
closed.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.5.2;
CGA G-1, 6.5;
29CFR1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(F);
29 CFR 1926.350(d)(5)
4.5.59.1 If these actions do not stop the leak (because the leak is
in the valve stem, valve seat, cylinder fuse plug, etc.)
then the cylinder shall be moved from the work area to a
safe location outdoors and the cylinder shall be properly
marked and the supplier notified for their return.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.5.2;
CGA G-1, 6.3;
29 CFR1910.253(b)(5)(iii)(G)
4.5.59.2 Precautionary signs warning of a fire hazard shall be
posted where leaking fuel cylinders are located.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.5.2 4.5.59.3 If a leaking fuel cylinder cannot be moved, then the area
shall be evacuated and the fire department shall be
summoned for assistance.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.5.3 4.5.59.4 Small fires at fuel gas cylinders shall be extinguished if
possible without endangering personnel by either
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shutting off the valve or by the use of water.
ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.5.3 4.5.59.4.1 Personnel shall evacuate the area and the fire
department summoned for assistance if a
cylinder fire cannot be easily extinguished.
NFPA 51, 6.4.2;
NFPA 51, 6.5.2;
29 CFR 1910.253(d)(5)(ii)
4.5.60 When compressed gas lines are being purged of air, oxygen or
combustible gas, then sources of ignition shall not be allowed
near uncapped openings.
NFPA 51, 1.5.1 4.5.61 The use of liquid acetylene is prohibited.
4.5.62 Details for the following compressed gases can be found in the
listed citations.
29 CFR 1910.102 4.5.62.1 Acetylene
29 CFR 1910.103 4.5.62.2 Hydrogen
29 CFR 1910.104 4.5.62.3 Oxygen
29 CFR 1910.105 4.5.62.4 Nitrous Oxide
4.6 Specific Chemicals.
In addition to the chemical safety controls identified in sections 4.1
through 4.5 of this chapter, there are control requirements for many
specific chemicals such as those listed in sections 4.6.1 through 4.6.35
below. Details can be found in the specific citations.
29 CFR 1910.1014 4.6.1 2-Acetylaminofluorene
29 CFR 1910.1045 4.6.2 Acrylonitrile
29 CFR 1910.1011 4.6.3 4-Aminodiphenyl
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29 CFR 1910.1018 4.6.4 Arsenic, inorganic
29 CFR 1910.1001 4.6.5 Asbestos
29 CFR 1910.1028 4.6.6 Benzene
29 CFR 1910.1010 4.6.7 Benzidine
10 CFR 850 4.6.8 Beryllium
29 CFR 1910.1051 4.6.9 1,3-Butadiene
29 CFR 1910.1027 4.6.10 Cadmium
29 CFR 1910.1008 4.6.11 bis-Chloromethyl ether
29 CFR 1910.1044 4.6.12 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane
29 CFR 1910.1007 4.6.13 3’-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
29 CFR 1910.1015 4.6.14 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
29 CFR 1910.1012 4.6.15 Ethyleneimine
29 CFR 1910.1047 4.6.16 Ethylene oxide
29 CFR 1910.1048 4.6.17 Formaldehyde
NFPA 484 4.6.18 Hafnium
29 CFR 1910.1025 4.6.19 Lead
NFPA 484 4.6.20 Alkali metals (e.g., cesium, francium, lithium, potassium,
rubidium, sodium, and alloys of these metals, such as NaK)
NFPA 484 4.6.21 Aluminum
NFPA 484 4.6.22 Magnesium solids and powders
29 CFR 1910.1006 4.6.23 Methyl chloromethyl ether
29 CFR 1910.1052 4.6.24 Methylene chloride
29 CFR 1910.1050 4.6.25 Methylenedianiline
29 CFR 1910.1004 4.6.26 alpha-Naphthylamine
29 CFR 1910.1009 4.6.27 beta-Naphthylamine
NFPA 484 4.6.28 Niobium
29 CFR 1910.1003 4.6.29 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.).
29 CFR 1910.1016 4.6.30 N-Nitrosodimethylamine
29 CFR 1910.1013 4.6.31 beta-Propiolactone
NFPA 484 4.6.32 Tantalum
NFPA 484 4.6.33 Titanium
29 CFR 1910.1017 4.6.34 Vinyl chloride
NFPA 484 4.6.35 Zirconium
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4.7 Special Provisions for Specific Hazard Classes
NFPA 400, Chapter 13 4.7.1 For flammable solids exceeding limits specified for control areas
in NFPA 400, Chapter 5, requirements are set for construction,
storage, containment, ventilation and clearance from
combustibles.
NFPA 400, Chapter 14 4.7.2 For organic peroxide quantities exceeding limits specified for
control areas in Chapter 5, requirements are set for construction,
storage, containment, ventilation and clearance from
combustibles. Sprinkler flow requirements are set for Classes I,
II, III and IV.
NFPA 400, Chapter 15 4.7.3 For oxidizer solids and liquid quantities exceeding limits specified
for control areas in Chapter 5, requirements are set for
construction, storage, containment, ventilation and clearance
from combustibles. Sprinkler flow and separation limits are
given for Classes 1, 2,3 and 4.
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NFPA 400, Chapter 17 4.7.4 For pyrophoric solids and liquid quantities exceeding limits
specified for control areas in Chapter 5, requirements are set for
construction, storage, containment, ventilation and clearance
from combustibles.
NFPA 400, Chapter 19 4.7.5 For unstable (reactive) solids and liquid quantities exceeding
limits specified for control areas in Chapter 5, requirements are
set for construction, storage, containment, ventilation and
clearance from combustibles.
NFPA 400, Chapter 120 4.7.6 For water-reactive solids and liquid quantities exceeding limits
specified for control areas in Chapter 5, requirements are set for
construction, storage, containment, ventilation and clearance
from combustibles.
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6.5 Source Documents
ANSI Z49.1 (2012), Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
CGA G-1 (2015), Acetylene
CGA P-1 (2015), Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety, Chg. 1; 02-27-2015
DOE-STD-1120-98, Integration of Environment, Safety, and Health into Facility Disposition Activities
DOE-STD-1120-2016, Preparation of Documented Safety Analysis for Decommissioning and
Environmental Restoration Activities, 03-15-2016
DOE-STD-1189-2016, Integration of Safety into the Design Process
DOE-STD-3009-94, Guide for U.S. DOE Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Safety Analysis
DOE-STD-3009-2014, Preparation of Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Safety Analysis,
11-12-2014
DOE-STD-3011-94, Guidance for Preparation of DOE O 5480.22 (TSR) and DOE O 5480.23 (SAR)
Implementation Plans
DOE-STD-3011-2016, Preparation of Documented Safety Analysis for Interim Operations at DOE
nuclear Facilities, 01-22-2016
DOE-STD-3016-99, Limited Standard; Hazard Analysis Reports for Nuclear Explosive Operations
DOE-NA-STD-3016-2016, Hazard Analysis Reports for Nuclear Explosive Operations (9-06-2016)
NFPA 30 (2014), Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 ed.
NFPA 45 (2014), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2015 ed.
NFPA 51 (2012), Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding,
Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013 ed.
NFPA 55 (2015), Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids, 2016 ed. Code (included in NFPA 400)
NPFA 400 (2015), Hazardous Materials Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 484 (2014), Standard for Combustible Metals, 2015 ed.
10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management, Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements.
10 CFR 850, Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
10 CFR 1021, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
29 CFR 1910.101, Compressed Gases (general requirements)
29 CFR 1910.102, Acetylene
29 CFR 1910.103, Hydrogen
29 CFR 1910.104, Oxygen
29 CFR 1910.105, Nitrous oxide
29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
29 CFR 1910.132, General Requirements (Personal Protective Equipment)
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29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection
29 CFR 1910.253, Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
29 CFR 1910.1001, Asbestos
29 CFR 1910.1003, 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.)
29 CFR 1910.1004, alpha-Naphthylamine
29 CFR 1910.1006, Methyl chloromethyl ether
29 CFR 1910.1007, 3’-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
29 CFR 1910.1008, bis-Chloromethyl ether
29 CFR 1910.1009, beta-Naphthylamine
29 CFR 1910.1010, Benzidine
29 CFR 1910.1011, 4-Aminodiphenyl
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29 CFR 1910.1012, Ethyleneimine
29 CFR 1910.1013, beta-Propiolactone
29 CFR 1910.1014, 2-Acetylaminofluorene
29 CFR 1910.1015, 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
29 CFR 1910.1016, N-Nitrosodimethylamine
29 CFR 1910.1017, Vinyl Chloride
29 CFR 1910.1018, Inorganic Arsenic
29 CFR 1910.1025, Lead
29 CFR 1910.1027, Cadmium
29 CFR 1910.1028, Benzene
29 CFR 1910.1044, 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane
29 CFR 1910.1045, Acrylonitrile
29 CFR 1910.1047, Ethylene Oxide
29 CFR 1910.1048, Formaldehyde
29 CFR 1910.1050, Methylenedianiline
29 CFR 1910.1051, 1,3-Butadiene
29 CFR 1910.1052, Methylene Chloride
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
29 CFR 1926.21, Safety Training and Education
40 CFR 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions
48 CFR 970, DOE Management and Operating Contracts
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Chapter 7 – Sustainable Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization
7.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates overlapping existing user safety, health, and environmental
requirements found in DOE and Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations, Executive
Orders, and DOE orders that address pollution prevention (P2) (see definition) and waste minimization
(see definition) for chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see definition) and new, applicable
sustainability (see definition) requirements. This chapter specifically identifies and consolidates
requirements found in the following sources
• Title 42 of the United States Code (USC), The Public Health and Welfare;
• Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Protection of Environment;
• Title 48 of the CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations Systems;
• DOE O 436.1, Departmental Sustainability (May 2011); and
• Executive Order (EO) 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (March 2015).
This chapter includes links to the sources of those requirements and their citations.
Chemical users’ participation in pollution prevention and sustainability arises from their use of chemicals
and from their site’s procurement, distribution, storage, and disposal of chemicals. Safety and health
programs and environmental pollution prevention and sustainability programs are usually mutually
beneficial, and their requirements frequently mutually inclusive.
The chemical-related safety, health and environmental requirements and the DOE sustainability goals
listed here provide the context for chemical users to incorporate pollution prevention and sustainability
into, the planning, execution and evaluation of site activities such as planning, acquisition, operations,
waste management and disposal, and to seek continuous improvement in the conduct of such activities.
Integrating these into the site environmental management system (EMS), Integrated Safety Management
system and Site Sustainability Plan expedites their implementation and demonstrates their mutuality.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
7.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all locations that use chemicals, chemical products or services
that involve the use of chemicals or chemical products. [NOTE: Throughout this document, the term
“chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals or chemical products as described in Glossary Section.] This
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chapter is intended only to address health, safety and environmental requirements applicable to chemical
user activities. It consolidates the core requirements that all sites must follow when engaged in chemical-
related activities.
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The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different purposes. As a result,
some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an individual site
or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their work and how
they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter can be used to
determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being performed.
[NOTE: Because no updates were made since 2011, current (as of 12-31-2015) DOE O 436.1 (including
Attachment-1 Contractor Requirements Document) as well as the referenced 48 CFR sections of FAR and
DEAR cite the requirements from Executive orders 13423 and 13514, although both EOs were revoked
and replaced by EO 13693 on 03-15-2015.]
7.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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4.1 Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements
RCRA Secs. 3002(b), 3005(h)(1),
codified at 42 USC sec. 6922(b),
Waste Minimization and 6925 (h),
Waste Minimization, at subsection
(1);
40 CFR 264.73 Operating Record,
at subsection (b)(9);
40 CFR 262.27, Waste
Minimization Certification
4.1.1 A chemical user who generates hazardous waste must have a
program in place to reduce the volume or quantity and toxicity of
such waste to the degree determined by the generator to be
economically practicable.
42 USC sec. 6922, Standards
Applicable to Generators of
Hazardous Waste, (a)(6)(B)-(D);
40 CFR 262.41(a)-(b), Biennial
Report;
40 CFR 264.75, Biennial Report;
40 CFR 265.75, Biennial Report
4.1.2 A chemical user who generates hazardous waste is required to
submit biennial reports to the EPA Regional Administrator
describing:
a) efforts undertaken to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste
generated; and
b) changes in volume and toxicity of waste actually achieved
compared with previous years, to the extent that such
information is available.
4.2 Environmental Sustainability Policy
DOE O 436.1, sec 1. 4.2.1 PURPOSE: Provide requirements and responsibilities for
managing sustainability within the Department of Energy
(DOE) to:
1) Ensure the department carries out its missions in a
sustainable manner that addresses national energy security
and global environmental challenges, and advances
sustainable, efficient and reliable energy for the future,
2) Institute wholesale cultural change to factor sustainability and
greenhouse gas (GHG) (see definition) reductions into all
DOE corporate management decisions, and
3) Ensure DOE achieves the sustainability goals established in
its Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP)
pursuant to applicable laws, regulations and Executive
Orders (EO), [emphasis added] related performance
scorecards, and sustainability initiatives.” (DOE Order
436.1, sec. 1)
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2012-title40-vol27/pdf/CFR-2012-title40-vol27-sec264-73.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2012-title40-vol27/pdf/CFR-2012-title40-vol27-sec264-73.pdf
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EO 13693, sec. 1 4.2.2 “Through a combination of more efficient federal operations such
as those outlined in this Executive Order, we have the
opportunity to reduce agency direct greenhouse gas emissions by
at least 40 percent over the next decade... It therefore continues
to be the policy of the United States that agencies shall increase
efficiency and improve their environmental performance... To
improve environmental performance and federal sustainability,
priority should first be placed on reducing energy use and cost,
then on finding renewable or alternative energy solutions...
Employing this strategy for the next decade calls for expanded
and updated federal environmental performance goals with a
clear overarching objective of reducing greenhouse gas
emissions across federal operations and the federal supply
chain”. (EO 13693 sec. 1)
4.3 Sustainability and Environmental Management Systems
DOE O 436.1, sec. 4.c (3) 4.3.1 DOE sites must use EMS(s) as a platform for Site Sustainability
Plan (SSP) implementation and programs with objectives and
measurable targets that contribute to the Department
meeting its sustainability goals [emphasis added]. Sites must
maintain their EMS(s) as being certified to or conforming to the
International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO)
14001:2004 in accordance with the accredited registrar
provisions of the International Standard” or approved self-
declaration instructions. (DOE O 436.1, sec. 4.c.(3))
DOE O 436.1 Attachment 1;
Contractor Requirements
Document (CRD), sec. 2.b
4.3.2 “Contractors must develop and implement an environmental
management system (EMS) that is certified to or conforms with
the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO)
14001:2004…. Site sustainability goals must be integrated into
the EMSs.” (DOE O 436.1, CRD, sec. 2.b.)
48 CFR 23.9, Contractor
Compliance with Environmental
Management Systems [Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR)]
4.3.3 “Agencies shall implement environmental management systems
(EMS) at all appropriate organizational levels. Where
contractor activities affect an agency’s environmental
management aspects, EMS requirements shall be included in
contracts to ensure proper implementation and execution of
EMS roles and responsibilities.” (48 CFR Subpart 23.902(a))
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-9.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-9.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-9.pdf
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
EO 13693, sec. 7(i) 4.3.4 To ensure successful implementation of the policy established in
EO 13693, DOE shall continue implementation of formal
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) at organizational
levels where those systems have proven effective and deploy
new EMSs where appropriate.
4.4 Environmental Sustainability Planning Goals
DOE O 436.1, sec. 4.a(1);
DOE O 436.1 CRD, sec. 2.a;
EO 13693, Sec. 3(j);
CEQ Implementing Instructions for
EO 13693, sec. III.F. Waste and
Pollution Prevention;
2015 SSPP, Goal 7, Pollution
Prevention and Waste Reduction
4.4.1 The following DOE pollution prevention and waste reduction
goals are relevant to chemical safety:
a) Prevent or reduce pollution at the source whenever feasible;
b) Pollutants and waste that cannot be prevented through
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source reduction will be diverted from entering the waste
stream through environmentally safe and cost-effective
reuse or recycling to the greatest extent practicable.
c) As prescribed by EO 13693, continue efforts to divert at
least 50 percent of non-hazardous solid waste and
construction and demolition (C&D) debris.
d) Reducing or minimizing the quantity of toxic and
hazardous chemicals and materials acquired, used, or
disposed of, particularly where such reduction will assist
the agency in pursuing greenhouse gas emission reduction
targets established in section 2 of EO 13693. Special focus
should be on chemicals, particularly refrigerants and other
specialty gases that have global warming potentials much
higher than carbon dioxide (CO2).
e) Reporting in accordance with the requirements of sections
301 through 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (42 USC 11001
through 11023). [EO 13693, Sec. 3. (j) (i)]
4.5 Sustainable Acquisition
DOE 2015 SSPP, Goal 6,
Sustainable Acquisition
EO 13693, sec. 3(i);
CEQ Implementing Instructions for
EO 13693, Sec. III.E (Acquisition
and Procurement);
48 CFR 23.4;
42 USC 6962(i)(2)
4.5.1 To achieve the goals of section 2 (Agency Greenhouse Gas
Emission Reductions) of EO 13693, DOE shall promote
sustainable acquisition and procurement by ensuring that
environmental performance and sustainability factors are
included to the maximum extent practicable for all applicable
procurements in the planning, award, and execution phases of
the acquisition, with purchase preference for:
(a) Bio-Preferred and biobased designated products
designated by the United States Department of
Agriculture,
(b) Sustainable products identified by EPA programs including:
(i) Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) chemicals or
other alternatives to ozone-depleting substances and high
global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons, where
feasible, as identified by SNAP; and (ii) Safer Choice
labeled products (chemically intensive products that contain
safer ingredients).
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
48 CFR 970.5223-7, Sustainable
Acquisition Program [Department
of Energy Acquisition Regulation
(DEAR); applicable to M&Os];
48 CFR 952.223-78, Sustainable
Acquisition Program [Department
of Energy Acquisition Regulation
(DEAR); applicable to non-M&O
other contractors]
4.5.2 Pursuant to EO 13423 and EO 13514, the Department of Energy
“is committed to managing its facilities in an environmentally
preferable and sustainable manner that will promote the natural
environment and protect the health and well-being of its Federal
employees and contractor service providers. In the performance
of work under this contract, the Contractor shall provide its
services in a manner that promotes the natural environment,
reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and protects the health and
well-being of federal employees, contract service providers, and
visitors.” (48 CFR Section 970.5223-7 and 48 CFR Section
970.5223-78 stating language that must be inserted into
appropriate contracts) (spelling errors corrected)
[NOTE: Because no updates were made since 2011, referenced
48 CFR sections of FAR and DEAR (current, as of 12/31/2015)
cite the requirements from EO 13423 and EO 13514, although
both EOs were revoked and replaced by EO 13693 on March 15,
2015]
4.6 Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act EPCRA (see
Section 68
definition)
48 CFR Subpart 23.10, Federal
Compliance with Right-to-Know
Laws and Pollution Prevention
Requirements;
(Federal Acquisition Regulation)
40 CFR Part 372, Subpart B
Reporting Requirements Pollution
Prevention Act;
42 USC 13106, Source Reduction
and Recycling Data Collection, at
Subsections (a) and (b)
4.6.1 48 CFR Subsection 23.1004(a) requires federal facilities to
comply with the emergency planning and toxic release reporting
requirements in EPCRA and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)
and the toxic chemical and hazardous substance release and use
reduction goals of EO 13423. 48 CFR Subsection 23.1004 (b)
states that: “Pursuant to EPCRA, PPA, E.O. 13423, and any
agency implementing procedures, every new contract that
provides for performance on a federal facility shall require the
contractor to provide information necessary for the federal
agency to comply with…” the EPCRA and PPA reporting
requirements and the toxic chemical, and hazardous substance
release and use reduction goals of the EO. [See the NOTE for
Section 4.5.2 above]
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol5/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol5-sec970-5223-7.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol5/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol5-sec970-5223-7.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol5/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol5-sec952-223-78.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol5/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol5-sec952-223-78.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-10.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-10.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-10.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-10.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title40-vol28/pdf/CFR-2011-title40-vol28-part372-subpartB.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title40-vol28/pdf/CFR-2011-title40-vol28-part372-subpartB.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/p2policy/act1990.htm
http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/p2policy/act1990.htm
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap133-sec13106.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap133-sec13106.pdf
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
CEQ Implementing Instruction for
EO 13693, Sec. III.F;
EO 13693, sec. 3(j)(i)
4.6.2 Reporting in accordance with the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act and the Pollution
Prevention Act:
(1) EPCRA reporting. To advance waste prevention and
pollution prevention by reporting in accordance with the
requirements of section 301 through 313 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-know Act of 1986
(EPCRA) (42 USC 11001 through 11023), each agency shall
continue to comply with the provisions set forth in sections
301 through 313 of EPCRA, as amended, in light of
applicable EPA guidance, and without regard to the Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) or North American Industrial
Classification System (NAICS) delineations. Each agency
reporting under EPCRA section 313 shall do so using
Internet reporting as provided in EPA's EPCRA section 313
guidance. The Internet reporting includes elements from the
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 section 6607 (42 USC
13106).
(2) Contractor reporting. In addition, as required in section
3(j)(i) of the EO 13693, in contracts providing for contractor
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performance at Federal facilities, each agency shall include
a requirement that the contractor provide the information
needed by the Federal facility to comply with EPCRA and
the EO. See EPA's website on EPCRA at:
http://www2.epa.gov/epcra.
40 CFR 372.22 to 372.38;
42 USC 13106
4.6.3 Each owner or operator of a facility who is required to file an
annual toxic chemical release form under 42 USC 11023, Toxic
Chemical Release Form, shall include a source reduction and
recycling report for the preceding calendar year for the toxic
chemicals on the report. (Reporting requirements are threshold-
driven.)
[NOTE: The specific chemical identity of Trade Secrets may be
withheld if the generic class or category of the hazardous
chemical, extremely hazardous substance, or toxic chemical is
provided in its place.]
http://www2.epa.gov/epcra
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7.5 Source Documents
DOE O 436.1, Departmental Sustainability, 05-02-2011. This Order cancels DOE O 450.1A,
Environmental Protection Program, and DOE O 430.2B, Departmental Energy, Renewable Energy and
Transportation Management. [NOTE: Last updated 2011; references EO 13423 and EO 13514]
DOE Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP), developed annually pursuant to Section 14 of EO
13693. Latest version available at http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/DOE-SSPP-2015.pdf
Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance,
10-8-2009 [NOTE: Revoked and replaced by EO 13693 on 3-19-2015]
Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation
Management, 01-24-2007 [NOTE: Revoked and replaced by EO 13693 on 3-19-2015]
Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, 03-19-2015
The White House Council on Environmental Quality, Implementing Instructions for Executive Order
13693 Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, 06/10/2015
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (42 USC sections 6901 to 6992k)
The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA) (42 USC sections 13101 to 13109)
Pollution Prevention Act; 42 USC 13106, (a) and (b) Source Reduction and Recycling Data Collection at
subsections (a) and (b)
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) (42 USC sections 11001 to
11050)
42 USC sec. 6922(b), Waste Minimization, and 6925 (h), Waste Minimization
42 USC sec. 6922, Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste, (a)(6)(C)-(D)
42 USC 6962(i), Procurement Program at subsection (2)
40 CFR 262.27, Waste Minimization Certification
40 CFR 262.41, Biennial Reports Report for Large Quantity Generators, at subsection (a) – (b)
40 CFR 264.73, Operating Record, at subsection (b)(9)
40 CFR 264.75, Biennial Report
40 CFR 265.75, Biennial Report
40 CFR 372.22 to 372.38, Reporting Requirements
48 CFR Subpart 23.4, Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products
48 CFR Subpart 23.9, Contractor Compliance with Environmental Management Systems
48 CFR Subpart 23.10, Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention
Requirements
48 CFR 952.223-78, Sustainable Acquisition Program
48 CFR 970.5223-7 Sustainable Acquisition Program
Section 70
https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives/0436.1-BOrder/view
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2015/11/f27/DOE-SSPP-2015.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap82.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/p2policy/act1990.htm
http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/p2policy/act1990.htm
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap133-sec13106.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap116.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap82-subchapIII-sec6922.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap82-subchapIII-sec6925.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title42/pdf/USCODE-2011-title42-chap82-subchapIII-sec6922.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2012-title40-vol27/pdf/CFR-2012-title40-vol27-sec264-73.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title40-vol28/pdf/CFR-2011-title40-vol28-part372-subpartB.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-9.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-10.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol1/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol1-part23-subpart23-10.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol5/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol5-sec952-223-78.pdf
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title48-vol5/pdf/CFR-2011-title48-vol5-sec970-5223-7.pdf
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Chapter 8 – Chemical Emergency Management
8.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements and National
Standards found in DOE and Federal chemical related safety and health regulations that address
emergency management for facilities with activities involving chemicals (see definition) and chemical
products (see definition). State and local codes and requirements are not included. This chapter
consolidates potential requirements found in NFPA publications, and requirements found in OSHA
standards, and certain EPA regulations and DOE Orders, including technical standards that may be made
mandatory by their specific reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order. It specifically consolidates
requirements and National Standards found in OSHA regulations 29 CFR Section 1910.38, CFR Section
1910.119, 29 CFR Section 1910.120, 29 CFR Section 1910.1200, and 29 CFR Section 1910.1450; EPA
regulations at 40 CFR Part 355 and 40 CFR Part 68; NFPA Standards 471, 472, and 1620; and DOE O
151.1D.
This chapter is intended to list chemical-related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those
that are overlapping or duplicative. The list of requirements includes pointers to the sources of those
requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
8.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all locations that use chemicals or chemical products. [NOTE:
Throughout this document, the term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals or chemical products as
described in Glossary Section.] This chapter consolidates existing core safety and health requirements
that all sites must follow when engaged in chemical-related activities.
The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different safety purposes. As a
result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an
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individual site or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their
work and how they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter
can be used to determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being performed.
8.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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4.1 Emergency Response Plan
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 1(c);
29 CFR 1910.38(a);
29 CFR 1910.119(n);
29 CFR 1910.120(q)
An emergency response plan shall be prepared that documents the
emergency management program and the implementation
procedures to handle anticipated emergencies, including operational
emergencies, prior to the commencement of emergency response
operations.
40 CFR 68.95(b) 4.1.1 The plan, which shall be in writing, shall include procedures for
handling releases and shall be available for inspection and
copying by employees and their representatives.
29 CFR 1910.38(a) 4.1.2 The plan shall cover the designated actions employers and
employees must take to ensure employee safety from fire and
other emergencies.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3e 4.1.3 All hazards survey (i.e., qualitative examination) must be used
to identify the conditions to be addressed by the comprehensive
emergency management program. Much of the hazards survey
should already have been done in the course of meeting other
DOE and federal agency requirements.
DOE O 151.1D; Attachment 3e,
Attachment 4, sec. 2
4.1.4 A hazardous material screening process must identify specific
hazardous materials and quantities that, if released, could
produce impacts consistent with the definition of an Operational
Emergency. The potential release of these materials to the
environment requires further analysis in an Emergency Planning
Hazards Assessment (EPHA). The release of hazardous
materials less than the quantities listed below does not require
quantitative analysis in an EPHA.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3e 4.1.4.1 All chemicals in a facility or activity with known or
suspected toxic properties must be subjected to a
hazardous material screening process.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3(1)a;
NFPA 162039;
29 CFR 1910.38(a);
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2);
40 CFR 68.95(a)(1)(i)
4.1.5 Elements of an emergency response plan.31 The emergency
response shall address, as a minimum, the following areas:
• Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside
parties such as State, Tribal, and local agencies
• Personnel roles including Incident Commander, lines of
authority, training/competencies, and internal
communications (see NFPA 471, 6.4 for more detailed
requirements for internal communications)
• Names or regular job titles of persons or departments who
can be contacted for further information or explanation of
duties under the plan [29 CFR Subpart 1910.38(a)]
• Emergency recognition including criteria for quickly
determining if an event is an Operational Emergency,
response levels (see NFPA 471, 4.2.2 for more detailed
requirements on training/competencies and 6.4 for more
detailed requirements for internal communications.) and
prevention
• Emergency shutdown procedures and responsibilities [29
CFR Subpart 1910.38(a)]
• Re-entry planning shall include contingency planning to
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ensure the safety of re-entry personnel, such as planning for
the rescue of re-entry teams
• Continued operation of critical plant function
• Safe distances and places of refuge
• Site security and control
• Evacuation routes and procedures, including accounting for
all employees after the emergency evacuation has been
completed
• Decontamination (see NFPA 471, Chapter 9 for more
detailed requirements)
• Rescue and emergency medical treatment and first aid
• Emergency alerting, reporting, and response procedures [29
CFR Subpart 1910.38(a)], including prompt initial
notification of workers, emergency response personnel, and
response organizations, including DOE elements and State,
Tribal, local organizations, and the public with continued
effective communications throughout emergency as part of a
pre-established Emergency Public Information Program
• PPE and emergency equipment
• Review and update the emergency response plan (see NFPA
471, 4.2.1)
31 NFPA 471, Chapter 6 requires site safety considerations including a personnel accountability system, provisions
for rest and rehabilitation for responders, the elimination of all ignition sources, and the application of control zones.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
29 CFR 1910.38(f);
40 CFR 68.95(a)(4)
4.1.6 Plan Review. The employer shall review the plan with each
employee covered by the plan when the plan is developed;
whenever the employee’s responsibilities or designated actions
under the plan change; and whenever the plan is changed.
4.1.7 Posting.
29 CFR 1910.38(b) 4.1.7.1 The written plan shall be kept at the workplace and made
available for employee review.
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(vi) 4.1.7.2 SDSs shall contain emergency procedures.
4.2 Training
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, Sec
5 (a)(b)(c);
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii);
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C);
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6);
40 CFR 68.95(a)(3)
• Training and other emergency information on site-specific
conditions and hazards shall be made available to offsite personnel
who may be required to participate in response to an emergency at a
DOE or National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) site or
facility.
• To ensure the competencies of all responders, training shall be
based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder
of an emergency response organization. The skill and knowledge
levels required for all new responders shall be conveyed to them
through training before they are permitted to take part in actual
emergency response to an incident. Employees who participate, or
who are expected to participate, in emergency response, shall be
trained as described below.
NFPA 472, Chapter 432;
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i)
4.2.1 First Responder - Awareness Level (See definition, of this and
other levels of emergency personnel). Shall have sufficient
training, or have had sufficient experience, to objectively
demonstrate competencies that include, but are not limited to:
• An understanding of what hazardous substances are and the
risks associated with them in an incident
• An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with
an emergency created when hazardous substances are present
• The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous
substances in an emergency
• The ability to identify the hazardous substances
• An understanding of the role of the first responder awareness
individual in the employer’s emergency response plan,
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including site security and control and the DOT Emergency
Response Guidebook
• The ability to realize the need for additional resources and to
make appropriate notifications to the incident response
communication center
32 Details on these and other required competencies are found in NFPA 472, Chapter 4.
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Consolidated Requirements10, 11
NFPA 472, Chapter 533;
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii)
4.2.2 First Responder - Operations Level. In addition to the
competencies listed for the awareness level, the employer shall
certify that the first responders at the operational level have
received at least eight hours of training or have had sufficient
experience to objectively demonstrate competencies that include,
but are not limited to:
• Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment
techniques
• Know how to select and use proper personal protective
equipment provided to the first responder operational level
• An understanding of basic hazardous materials terms
• Know how to perform basic control, containment, and
confinement operations within the capabilities of the
resources and personal protective equipment available with
their unit
• Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures
• An understanding of the relevant standard operating
procedures and termination procedures
NFPA 472, Chapter 634;
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)
4.2.3 Hazardous Materials Technician. The employer shall certify
that the hazardous materials technicians have received at least 24
hours of training equal to the first responder operations level and
in addition have competencies including, but not limited to:
• Knowing how to implement the employer’s emergency
response plan
• Knowing the classification, identification and verification of
known and unknown materials by using field survey
instruments and equipment
• Being able to function within an assigned role in the Incident
Command System
• Knowing how to select and use proper specialized chemical
personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous
materials technician
• Understanding hazard and risk assessment techniques
• Being able to perform advance control, containment, and
confinement operations within the capabilities of the
resources and personal protective equipment available with
the unit. Understanding and being able to implement
decontamination procedures
• Understand termination procedures
33 Details on these and other required competencies are found in NFPA 472, Chapter 5.
34 Details on these and other required competencies are found in NFPA 472, Chapter 6
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29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iv) 4.2.4 Hazardous materials specialists shall have received at least 24
hours of training equal to the technician level and in addition
have competency in the following areas and the employer shall
so certify:
• Know how to implement the local emergency response plan
• Understand classification, identification and verification of
known and unknown materials by using advanced survey
instruments and equipment
• Know the state emergency response plan
• Be able to select and use proper specialized chemical
personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous
materials specialist
• Understand in-depth hazard and risk techniques
• Be able to perform specialized control, containment, and
confinement operations within the capabilities of the
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resources and personal protective equipment available
• Be able to determine and implement decontamination
procedures
• Have the ability to develop a site safety and control plan
• Understand chemical, radiological and toxicological
terminology and behavior
NFPA 472, Chapter 9 4.2.5 Hazardous materials branch officer must demonstrate
competencies including, but not limited to:
• Ability to analyze the magnitude of the problem and estimate
the potential outcomes
• Know how to plan a response taking into account the
abilities of the available personnel and equipment
• Ability to implement a response that will improve the
outcomes consistent with standard operating procedures and
the local emergency response plan
• Know how to evaluate the on-going progress of the plan
implementation and to adjust the plan accordingly
• Know how and when to terminate the incident, including
critiques, debriefings, and reports
NFPA 472, Chapter 10 4.2.6 The safety officer (also known as Hazardous Materials Branch
Safety Officer in NFPA) must demonstrate competencies
including, but not limited to the ability to:
• Determine the magnitude of the safety problems involved in
the incident
• Identify the safety considerations for the response plan
• Monitor the safety of personnel involved in the response
• Evaluate the progress of the plan implementation as to
deviations from safety considerations
• Upon incident termination, provide reports, debriefings, and
critique of safety
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NFPA 472, Chapter 735;
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(v)
4.2.7 Incident Commander. The employer shall certify that the
incident commanders have received at least 24 hours of training
equal to the first responder operations level and, in addition, have
competencies including, but not limited to:
• Know and be able to implement the employer’s incident
command system
• Know how to implement the employer’s emergency response
plan
• Know and understand the hazards and risks associated with
employees working in chemical protective clothing
• Know how to implement the local emergency response plan
• Know of the state emergency response plan and of the
Federal Regional Response Team
• Know and understand the importance of decontamination
procedures
NFPA 472, Chapters 11,12, and 1336;
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(4)
4.2.8 Skilled support personnel shall be given an initial briefing at the
site before their participation in any emergency response. The
initial briefing shall include instruction in the wearing of
appropriate personal protective equipment, what chemical
hazards are involved, and what duties are to be performed. All
other appropriate safety and health precautions provided to the
employer’s own employees shall be used to assure the safety and
health of these personnel.
29 CFR 1910.38(e)-(f) 4.2.9 Employee Protection Training and Drills.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
5a
4.2.9.1 Employee information, training, and drills shall include
measures employees can take to protect themselves from
exposure to chemicals in emergencies, including specific
emergency procedures the employer has implemented to
protect employees. This training is required when they
are employed, when their expected actions change, or
when the emergency plan changes.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
5d
4.2.9.2 Drills shall provide supervised, "hands-on" training for
members of emergency response organizations.
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29 CFR 1910.38(e)-(f) 4.2.9.3 Before implementing the emergency action plan, the
employer shall designate and train a sufficient number of
persons to assist in the safe and orderly emergency
evacuation of employees.
35 Details on these and other required competencies are found in NFPA 472, Chapter 7.
36 NFPA 472 identifies three such skilled support personnel and specifies, in detail, their required competencies: 1)
tank car specialist (Chapter 11), 2) cargo tank specialist (Chapter 12), and 3) intermodal tank specialist (Chapter 13). In
general, they must be able to analyze the incident, plan the response, and implement the plan.
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29 CFR 1910.120(q)(7) 4.2.10 Trainers shall have either:
• Satisfactorily completed a training course for teaching the
subjects they are expected to teach, such as the courses offered
by the U.S. National Fire Academy, OR
• The training, academic credentials, or instructional experience
necessary to demonstrate competent instructional skills and a
good command of the subject matter of the courses they are to
teach
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8) 4.2.11 Refresher training
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 5b (2), sec. 5b (3) b;
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8)(i)
4.2.11.1 Those employees who are trained in accordance with
paragraph 4.2 of this chapter shall receive annual
refresher training of sufficient content and duration to
maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate
competency in those areas at least yearly.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8)(ii) 4.2.11.2 A statement shall be made of the training (and
retraining) or competency, and, if a statement of
competency is made, the employer shall keep a record of
the methodology used to demonstrate competency.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 5d (1) and 5d (2), Attachment 3
sec. 10b
4.2.12 Exercises
• At a minimum, each site or facility shall conduct building
evacuation exercises consistent with Federal regulations
[e.g., 41 CFR Sections 102-74.360] local ordinances, or
NFPA standards. Exercises shall be conducted as often as
needed to ensure that employees are able to safely evacuate
their work area
• For each site or facility, as applicable, the organization
responsible for communications with DOE Headquarters,
operations/field offices, and offsite agencies shall test
communications systems at least annually or as often as
needed to ensure that communications systems are
operational
4.3 Implementation
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
1(c), 1(d), 1(f)
The emergency management program must be documented in an
emergency plan that also describes the provisions for response to an
operational emergency. Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures
must be developed to describe how emergency plans must be
implemented.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
9
4.3.1 Minimize the consequences of all emergencies involving or
affecting departmental facilities and activities (including
transportation operations and activities); protect the health and
safety of all workers and the public from hazards associated with
DOE/NNSA operations and those associated with
decontamination, decommissioning, and environmental
restoration; prevent damage to the environment and promote
federal interagency emergency plans.
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DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
3c, Attachment 3, sec. 4;
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(i)
4.3.2 The senior emergency response official responding to an
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emergency shall become the Incident Commander (IC). All
emergency responders and their communications shall be
coordinated and controlled through the IC, assisted by the senior
official present for each employer.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(ii) and (iii) 4.3.3 The IC shall identify, to the extent possible, all hazardous
substances or conditions present and shall address as appropriate
site analysis, use of engineering controls, maximum exposure
limits, hazardous substance handling procedures, and use of any
new technologies. The IC shall also implement appropriate
emergency operations and ensure that the personal protective
equipment worn is appropriate for the hazards encountered.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(iv) 4.3.4 Employees engaged in emergency response and exposed to
hazardous substances, which present an inhalation hazard or
potential inhalation hazard, shall wear positive pressure SCBA
while engaged in emergency response, until such time that the IC
determines, through the use of air monitoring, that a decreased
level of respiratory protection will not result in hazardous
exposures to employees.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
9, Attachment 4, sec. 14b
4.3.5 All individuals involved in re-entry shall receive a hazards/safety
briefing prior to emergency response activities consistent
with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(v) 4.3.6 The IC shall limit the number of emergency response personnel
at the emergency site, in those areas of potential or actual
exposure to incident or site hazards, to those who are actively
performing emergency operations. However, operations in
hazardous areas shall be performed using the “buddy” system in
groups of two or more.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(vi) 4.3.7 Backup personnel shall be standing by with equipment ready to
provide assistance or rescue. Qualified basic life-support
personnel, at a minimum, shall also be standing by with medical
equipment and transportation capability.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(vii) 4.3.8 The IC shall designate a safety officer who is knowledgeable in
the operations being implemented at the emergency response
site, with specific responsibility for identifying and evaluating
hazards and for providing direction with respect to the safety of
operations for the emergency at hand.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(viii) 4.3.9 When activities are judged by the safety officer to pose an
Immediate Danger to Life or Health (IDLH) or to involve an
imminent danger condition, the safety officer shall have the
authority to alter, suspend, or terminate those activities. The
safety official shall immediately inform the IC of any actions
needed to correct these hazards at the emergency scene.
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29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(x) 4.3.10 When deemed necessary by the safety officer for meeting the
tasks at hand, approved SCBAs may be used with approved
cylinders from other approved self-contained, compressed-air
breathing apparatus provided that such cylinders are of the same
capacity and pressure rating. All compressed air cylinders used
with self-contained breathing apparatus shall meet DOT and
NIOSH criteria.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
11b (1), sec. 12;
40 CFR 355.42(a);
40 CFR 355.42(b)
4.3.11 The owner or operator of a facility subject to this section shall
immediately notify the community emergency coordinator for
the local emergency planning committee (LEPC) of any area
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likely to be affected by the release and the State emergency
response commission of any state likely to be affected by the
release. If there is no LEPC, notification shall be provided
under this section to relevant local emergency response
personnel.
[EXCEPTION: An owner or operator of a facility from which
there is a transportation-related release may meet the
requirements of this section by providing the information
indicated below in paragraph 4.3.11.1 to the 911 operators, or,
in the absence of a 911 emergency telephone number, to the
telephone operator. A transportation-related release means a
release during transportation or storage incident to
transportation if the stored substance is moving under active
shipping papers and has not reached the ultimate consignee.]
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
11a (6);
40 CFR 355.40(a)
4.3.11.1 The notice required under this section shall include the
following to the extent known at the time of notification
and so long as no delay in notification of emergency
response results:
a) The chemical name or identity of any substance
involved in the release
b) An indication of whether the substance is an
extremely hazardous substance
c) An estimate of the quantity of any such substance
that was released into the environment
d) The time and duration of the release
e) The medium or media into which the release
occurred
f) Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health
risks associated with the emergency and, where
appropriate, advice regarding medical attention
necessary for exposed individuals
g) Proper precautions to take as a result of the release,
including evacuation (unless such information is
readily available to the community emergency
coordination pursuant to the emergency plan)
h) The names and telephone number of the person or
persons to be contacted for further information.
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CFR 355.40(b) 4.3.11.2 As soon as practicable after a release which requires
notification under 4.3.11 herein, such owner or operator
shall provide a written follow-up emergency notice (or
notices, as more information becomes available) setting
forth and updating the information required under
paragraph 4.3.11.1 of this section, and including
additional information with respect to:
a) Actions taken to respond to and contain the release,
b) Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health
risks associated with the release, and
c) Where appropriate, advice regarding medical
attention necessary for exposed individuals.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
12, Attachment 4, sec. 13
4.3.12 Public Information
• During the response phase of an emergency, the emergency
public information office shall cooperatively ensure that an
adequate public information program is established and
maintained, commensurate with site hazards, to ensure that
information can be provided to the public and the media
during an emergency. The emergency public information
program shall be adequately staffed with personnel trained to
serve as spokesperson and news writer, and to provide
support in media services, public inquiry, media inquiry,
Joint Information Center management and administrative
activities, and media monitoring. Persons with technical
expertise about the emergency and with spokesperson
training shall also be assigned to the emergency public
information staff
• In situations involving classified information, the
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Department will provide sufficient unclassified information
to explain the emergency response and protective actions
required for the health and safety of workers and the public
• An information officer shall be assigned to the emergency
public information response team involved in a significant
offsite response deployment
• A Headquarters official or team shall provide support to the
affected Program Offices, Emergency Management Team, or
requesting operations or field office, as appropriate
• The Director of Public Affairs and the Headquarters
Emergency Manager shall be informed of all DOE or NNSA
emergency public information actions
• Initial news releases or public statements shall be approved
by the DOE or NNSA official responsible for emergency
public information review and dissemination. Following
initial news releases and public statements, updates shall be
coordinated with the Director of Public Affairs
• An emergency public information communications system
shall be established among Headquarters, operations or field
office, and on-scene locations
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4.3.12 Public Information (Continued)
• In situations involving classified information, the
Department will provide sufficient unclassified information
to explain the emergency response and protective actions
required for the health and safety of workers and the public
• An information officer shall be assigned to the emergency
public information response team involved in a significant
offsite response deployment
• A Headquarters official or team shall provide support to the
affected Program Offices, Emergency Management Team, or
requesting operations or field office, as appropriate
• The Director of Public Affairs and the Headquarters
Emergency Manager shall be informed of all DOE or NNSA
emergency public information actions
• Initial news releases or public statements shall be approved
by the DOE or NNSA official responsible for emergency
public information review and dissemination. Following
initial news releases and public statements, updates shall be
coordinated with the Director of Public Affairs
• An emergency public information communications system
shall be established among Headquarters, operations or field
office, and on-scene locations
4.4 Additional Requirements for Significant Quantities of Hazardous
Chemicals
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 4 sec.
2;
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1)(3);
40 CFR 68.95;
40 CFR 355.10
The Operational Emergency Hazardous Material Program adds to the
base program. If required, based on the findings of the hazards survey,
DOE or NNSA sites and facilities must establish and maintain a
quantitative EPHA. The EPHA must be used to define the provisions
of the Operational Emergency Hazardous Material Program to ensure
the program is commensurate with the hazards identified.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec.8, Attachment 4, sec. 8
4.4.1 Emergency Classification. Provisions shall be established to
categorize and classify emergency events. Events shall be
classified based on the potential severity of the consequences, as
detailed in Chapter V of DOE O 151.1D.
DOE O 232.2A;
40 CFR 355, Subpart B
4.4.2 Emergency Planning Notification
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
7;
40 CFR 355.20(a)
4.4.2.1 The owner or operator of a facility subject to this section
shall notify the State Emergency Response Commission or
Local Emergency Planning Committee that it is a facility
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subject to the emergency planning requirements of this
part. Such notification shall be within 60 days after a
facility first becomes subject to the requirements of this
section.
40 CFR 68.12(b)(3)
40 CFR 355.20(b)
4.4.2.2 The owner or operator of a facility subject to this section
shall designate a facility representative who will
participate on the LEPC as a facility emergency response
coordinator.
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40 CFR 355.20(c) 4.4.2.3 The owner or operator of a facility subject to this section
shall inform the LEPC of any changes occurring at the
facility which may be relevant to emergency planning.
40 CFR 355.20(d) 4.4.2.4 Upon request of the local emergency planning committee,
the owner or operator of a facility subject to this section
shall promptly provide to the LEPC any information
necessary for development or implementation of the
local emergency plan.
40 CFR 355.13 4.4.3 Calculation of Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQs) for
solids and mixtures
40 CFR 355.13 4.4.3.1 If a container or storage vessel holds a mixture or
solution of an extremely hazardous substance, the
concentration of extremely hazardous substance, in
weight percent (greater than 1 percent), shall be
multiplied by the mass (in pounds) in the vessel to
determine the actual quantity of extremely hazardous
substance therein.
40 CFR 355.15 4.4.3.2 Extremely hazardous substances that are solids are
subject to either of two TPQs, as shown in Appendices A
and B of 40 CFR Part 355 (e.g., 500 or 10,000 pounds).
The lower quantity applies only if the solid exists in
powdered form and has a particle size less than 100
microns37; or is handled in solution38 or in molten form39;
or meets the criteria for an NFPA rating of 2, 3, or 4 for
reactivity. If the solid does not meet any of these
criteria, it is subject to the upper (10,000-pound) TPQ, as
shown in Appendices A and B of 40 CFR Part 355.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 4, sec.
10
4.4.4 Provisions shall be established to adequately assess the potential
or actual on- and offsite consequences of an emergency.
Consequence assessments shall (a) be timely throughout the
emergency; (b) be integrated with the event classification and
protective action process; (c) incorporate monitoring of specific
indicators and field measurements; and
(d) be coordinated with federal, state, local, and tribal
organizations.
37 The 100-micron level may be determined by multiplying the weight percent of solid with a particle size less than 100 microns in
a particular container by the quantity of solid in the container.
38
The amount of solid in solution may be determined by multiplying the weight percent of solid in the solution in a particular
container by the quantity of solution in the container.
39
The amount of solid in molten form must be multiplied by 0.3 to determine whether the lower threshold planning quantity is
met.
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DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
14(2)
4.4.5 A formal exercise program shall be established to validate all
elements of the emergency management program over a multi-
year period. Each exercise shall have specific objectives and
shall be fully documented. Exercises shall be evaluated using
an established critique process. Corrective actions shall be
identified and incorporated into the program.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
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11
4.4.6 Provisions shall be established for prompt initial notification of
workers and emergency response personnel and organizations,
including appropriate DOE and NNSA elements and other
federal, state, tribal, and local organizations. Provisions shall
also be established for continuing effective communication
among the response organizations throughout an emergency.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
11(6)
4.4.6.1 Adherence to notification and reporting requirements
shall be demonstrated in all emergency management
exercises.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 11; sec. 11a(1)(2)
4.4.6.2 Initial notifications must be made promptly,
accurately, and effectively to all appropriate
stakeholders. Follow-up notifications must be made
when conditions change and when the Operational
Emergency is terminated. DOE
sites/facilities/activities must accomplish the
following:
• Provide prompt emergency notifications to
emergency response personnel and
response organizations
• DOE site/facility/activity will provide
immediate notification and protective
actions to affected employees no later than
10 minutes after the protective actions
have been identified in accordance with
the emergency management plan and
related procedures
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 11a (4); sec. 12
4.4.6.3 Notify state and local officials and the DOE or NNSA
Field and Headquarters Emergency Operations Centers
within 15 minutes of categorization and all other
organizations within 30 minutes of the declaration or
termination of an Operational Emergency.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 11a (5)
4.4.6.4 Notify the DOE or NNSA Field and Headquarters
Emergency Operations Centers within 30 minutes of the
declaration of an Operational Emergency not requiring
classification.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 11a (5)
4.4.6.5 Notify local, state, and tribal organizations within 30
minutes or as established in mutual agreements for
declaration of an Operational Emergency not requiring
classification.
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sec. 4
4.4.6.6 DOE sites/facilities/activities must have an Emergency
Operations System to provide centralized collection,
validation, analysis and coordination of information
related to an emergency. The Emergency Operations
System supports on-scene response during an escalating
incident by relieving the burden of site-level and external
communication and securing additional resources needed
for the response. It does not provide tactical direction to
the Incident Commander in the field. This can be
satisfied through an established EOC.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 13c (2)
4.4.6.7 Emergency status reports shall be forwarded to the next
higher Emergency Management Team on a continuing
basis until the emergency is terminated.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec.11b (1)(2)
4.4.6.8 Effective communications methods shall be established
between event scene responders, emergency managers,
and response facilities.
4.5 Emergency Equipment and Facilities
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. (9) (10);
29 CFR 1910.120(q) (10);
29 CFR 1910.120(1)(3)(vi);
29 CFR 1910-120(p)(8)(iv)(E);
40 CFR 68.95(a)(2)
Provision of facilities and equipment adequate to support emergency
response, including:
• The capability to notify employees of an emergency to facilitate the
safe evacuation of employees from the workplace, immediate work
area, or both; and
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• Operable PPE to be used by organized and designated Hazardous
Materials Response Team (HAZMAT) team members, or to be used
by hazardous materials specialists. PPE shall meet the needs
determined by the hazards assessment and the requirements noted in
sections 4.5.1 through 4.5.5, below
29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3)(i) and (ii) 4.5.1 PPE shall be selected and used that will protect employees from
the hazards and potential hazards they are likely to encounter, as
identified during the emergency characterization and analysis.
29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3)(iii) 4.5.2 Positive pressure SCBAs, or positive-pressure airline respirators
equipped with an escape air supply shall be used when chemical
exposure levels present will create a substantial possibility of
immediate death, immediate serious illness or injury, or impair
the ability to escape.
29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3)(iv) 4.5.3 Totally-encapsulating chemical protective suits (protection
equivalent to Level A protection, as recommended in Appendix B
of 29 CFR Section 1910.120) shall be used in conditions where
skin absorption of a hazardous substance may result in a
substantial possibility of immediate death, immediate serious
illness or injury, or impair the ability to escape.
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29 CFR 1910.120(g)(4)(iii) 4.5.3.1 Totally encapsulating suits shall be capable of
maintaining positive air pressure, and preventing inward
test gas leakage of more than 0.5 percent.40.
29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3)(v);
29 CFR 1910.120, Appendix B
4.5.4 The level of protection provided by PPE selection shall be
increased when additional information or emergency conditions
show that increased protection is necessary to reduce employee
exposures below permissible exposure limits and published
exposure levels for hazardous substances and health hazards (see
Appendix B of 29 CFR Section 1910.120 for guidance on
selecting PPE ensembles).
[EXCEPTION: The level of employee protection provided may
be decreased when additional information or site conditions
show that decreased protection will not result in hazardous
exposures to employees.]
29 CFR 1910.120(g)(3)(vi);
29 CFR 1910.120(g)(5);
29 CFR 1910, Subpart I
4.5.5 At a minimum, the personal protective equipment program shall
adequately address the following elements:
• PPE selection based upon site hazards
• PPE use and limitations of the equipment
• Work mission duration
• PPE maintenance and storage
• PPE decontamination and disposal
• PPE training and proper fitting
• PPE donning and doffing procedures
• PPE inspection procedures prior to, during, and after use
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of the PPE program and
• Limitations during temperature extremes, heat stress, and
other appropriate medical considerations
4.6 Medical Support
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
6(a)(b);
10 CFR Part 851, Appendix A,
Sec.8;
40 CFR 68.95(a)(1)(ii)
• Medical treatment and planning for mass casualty situations shall be
provided in accordance with 10 CFR Part 851
• In-house medical consultation and surveillance shall be as noted in
sections 4.6.1 through 4.6.8, below
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(9)(i) 4.6.1 Members of an organized and designated HAZMAT team and
hazardous materials specialists shall receive a baseline physical
examination that shall be performed as described below in
sections 4.6.2 through 4.6.8.
40 See Appendix A of 29 CFR Section 1910.120 for a test method which may be used to evaluate this requirement.
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29 CFR 1910.1450(g)(1)(iii) 4.6.2 Any emergency response employees who exhibit signs or
symptoms that may have resulted from exposure to hazardous
substances during the course of an emergency incident, either
immediately or subsequently, and all employees who are injured,
become ill, or develop signs or symptoms due to possible
overexposure involving hazardous substances or health hazards
from an emergency response, shall be provided with medical
consultation as follows:
• As soon as possible following the emergency incident or
development of signs or symptoms
• At additional times, if the examining physician determines
that follow-up examinations or consultations are medically
necessary
29 CFR 1910.120(f)(4) 4.6.3 Medical examinations required by section 4.6 shall include a
medical and work history (or updated history if one is in the
employees file) with special emphasis on symptoms related to the
handling of hazardous substances and health hazards, and to
fitness-for-duty, including the ability to wear any required PPE
under conditions (i.e., temperature extremes) that may be
expected at the work site. The content of medical examinations
or consultations made available to employees shall be determined
by the attending physician. The guidelines in the Occupational
Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site
Activities should be consulted.
29 CFR 1910.1200(i)(2) 4.6.4 Where a treating physician or nurse determines that a medical
emergency exists and the specific chemical identity is necessary
for emergency or first-aid treatment, the chemical manufacturer,
importer, or employer shall immediately disclose the specific
chemical identity of a trade-secret chemical to that treating
physician or nurse, regardless of the existence of a written
statement of need or a confidentiality agreement. The chemical
manufacturer, importer, or employer may require a written
statement of need and confidentiality agreement as soon as
circumstances permit.
29 CFR 1910.120(f)(5);
29 CFR 1910.1450(g)(2);
10 CFR 851, Appendix A, Sec.8(g)
4.6.5 All medical examinations and procedures shall be performed by
or under the supervision of a licensed physician, preferably one
knowledgeable in occupational medicine, and shall be provided
without cost to the employee, without loss of pay, and at a
reasonable time and place.
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29 CFR 1910.120(f)(6);
29 CFR 1910.134;
10 CFR 851, Appendix A, Sec. 8(d)
4.6.6 The employer shall provide one copy of 29 CFR Section 1910.120
and its appendices to the attending physician, and in addition, the
following to each employee:
• A description of the employee’s duties as they relate to the
employee’s exposures
• The employee’s exposure levels or anticipated exposure
levels
• A description of any PPE used or to be used
• Information from previous medical examinations of the
employee that is not readily available to the examining
physician and
• Information required by 29 CFR Section 1910.134
29 CFR 1910.120(f)(7);
10 CFR 851, Appendix A, Sec.
8(g)(1)(h)(1)
4.6.7 The employer shall obtain and furnish the employee with a copy
of a written opinion from the examining physician. The written
opinion obtained by the employer shall not reveal specific
findings or diagnoses unrelated to occupational exposure, but
shall contain the following:
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• The physician’s opinion as to whether the employee has any
detected medical conditions which would place the
employee at increased risk of material impairment of the
employee’s health from work in hazardous waste operations
or emergency response, or from respirator use
• The physician’s recommended limitations upon the
employee’s assigned work
• The results of the medical examination and tests if requested
by the employee and
• A statement that the employee has been informed by the
physician of the results of the medical examination and any
medical conditions that require further examination or
treatment
29 CFR 1910.120(f)(8);
29 CFR 1910.1020;
10 CFR 851, Appendix A, Sec. 8(f)
4.6.8 An accurate record of the medical surveillance required by this
section shall be retained. This record shall be retained for the
period specified and meet the criteria of 29 CFR Section
1910.1020. The record required of this section shall include at
least the following information:
• The name and Social Security number of the employee
• Physicians’ written opinions, recommended limitations, and
results of examinations and tests
• Any employee medical complaints related to exposure to
hazardous substances and,
• A copy of the information provided to the examining
physician by the employer, with the exception of the
Standard and its appendices
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sec. 11, sec. 13
4.7 Post-Incident Requirements – Predetermined criteria for termination
of emergencies shall be established.
29 CFR 1910.120(b)–(o);
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(ix);
29 CFR 1910.120(q) (11)
4.7.1 After emergency operations have terminated, the IC shall
implement appropriate decontamination procedures. If it is
determined that it is necessary to remove hazardous substances,
health hazards, and materials contaminated with them (such as
contaminated soil or other elements of the natural environment)
from the site of the incident, the employer conducting the
cleanup shall comply with one of the following:
• Meet all the requirements of paragraphs (b) through (o) of
29 CFR Section 1910.120; OR
• Where the cleanup is done on plant property using plant or
workplace employees, such shall have completed the training
requirements of section 4.2 herein and other appropriate
safety and health training made necessary by the tasks that
they are expected to perform such as PPE use and
decontamination procedures. All equipment to be used in
the performance of the cleanup work shall be in serviceable
condition and shall have been inspected prior to use by a
qualified person.
DOE O 151.1D Attachment 3,
sec. 13b
4.7.2 Recovery shall include notifications associated with termination
of an emergency and establishment of criteria for resumption of
normal operations.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3,
sec. 13c (2)
4.7.3 Following termination of emergency response, and in
conjunction with the final Occurrence Report (see DOE O 232.2),
each activated Emergency Management Team shall submit a
final report on the emergency response to the Emergency
Manager for submission to the Director of Emergency
Operations.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
13
4.7.4 Provide for investigation of emergency root cause(s) and
corrective action(s) to prevent recurrence in accordance with
Departmental requirements (see DOE O 225.1B and DOE O
422.1.
DOE O 151.1D, Attachment 3, sec.
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14(b)(1)(c)
4.7.5 Corrective action plans must be developed within 45 working
days of the receipt of the final evaluation report.
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8.5 Source Documents
DOE O 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, 08-11-2016
DOE O 225.1B, Accident Investigations, 03-04-2011
DOE O 232.2, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information,08-30-2011
DOE O 232.2A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information, 01-17-2017
DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations, 06-29-2010
NFPA 472 (2012), Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass
Destruction Incidents (2013 Edition)
NFPA 472 (2017), Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass
Destruction Incidents (2018 Edition)
NFPA 1620 (2014), Standard for Pre-Incident Planning (2015 Edition)
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
29 CFR 1910.38, Emergency Action Plans
29 CFR 1910.39, Fire Prevention Plans
29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection
29 CFR 1910.1020, Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
40 CFR 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions
40 CFR 355, Emergency Planning and Notification
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Chapter 9 – Chemical Disposition
9.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
Federal chemical related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address the disposition
(see definition) of excess chemicals41 (see definition) and chemical products (see definition), including
reutilization until final disposal42 (see definition) as waste. Requirements for disposition are found in the
DOE Property Management Regulations (DOE-PMR), Federal Property Management Regulations
(FPMR), and Federal Management Regulations (FMR). This chapter specifically consolidates
requirements found in 41 CFR Part 109 (Subchapter H), 41 CFR Part 101 (Subchapter H), 41 CFR Chapter
102 Parts 102-36, 102-37, 102-38, 102-39, and 102-40, and provisions of NFPA code 45, and technical
standards that are made mandatory by their specific reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order.
State and local codes and requirements are not included.
This chapter is intended to list chemical related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those
that are overlapping or duplicative. The list of requirements includes pointers to the sources of those
requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
9.2 Applicability
The information presented here applies to all locations that store or use chemicals or chemical products. It
consolidates existing core safety and health requirements that all sites must follow when engaged in
chemical-related activities. This chapter specifically applies to DOE contractors and field organizations
that are involved in the utilization and disposition of chemicals and chemical products. It does not cover
requirements related to chemical storage (refer to Chapter 5 of this document), transportation (refer to
Chapter 4 of this document), or waste operations, including the identification, storage, handling,
transportation, treatment, and disposal of waste.
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41 DOE offices and designated contractors are responsible [41 CFR Section 109-43.101, 41 CFR Section 102-36.35, 41 CFR Section
102-36.45(e)] for identifying chemicals that are no longer needed at DOE facilities as “excess chemicals” and for making them
available to other potential users on site, returning them to the vendor (when practical and economical), or for exploring other
avenues of reutilization off-site. The following disposition options may be available to an excess chemical in the prescribed order:
screening for utilization at other DOE sites; transfers to other federal agencies; donations, via state government agencies, to
approved nonprofit organizations; or sales to the public (e.g., competitive bid sales or auctions).
The DOE-PMR (41 CFR Part 109), Federal PMR (41 CFR Part 101) and FMR (41 CFR Part 102) govern potential off-site
reutilization pathways for excess chemicals. Any surplus chemicals (see definition), remaining after the above disposition routes
have been exhausted, should be disposed of under applicable environmental regulations. For certain chemicals (e.g., ethylene
glycol, antifreeze solutions, precious metals), recycling and recovery are appropriate options. Pesticides and certain products
containing chemicals, including those meeting the OSHA (see Acronyms) Hazard Communication Standard definition of an
“article” (29 CFR Section 1910.1200(c)) (such as batteries and fluorescent lamps), are potential candidates for regulation as
“Universal Waste” (see definition) (40 CFR Part 273).
42 Unused surplus chemicals at the end of the disposition cycle are “commercial chemical products” and do not become solid waste
(40 CFR Part 260) unless they are discarded, abandoned, or disposed of.
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[NOTE: Throughout this document, the term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals or chemical
products. For purposes of this document, the terms, “personal property” and “property,” as used in the
property management regulations, mean chemicals or chemical products, unless otherwise specified.]
This chapter addresses the disposition of chemicals belonging to any of the following categories under
DOE-PMR, FPMR, or FMR, namely, high-risk (personal) property (see definition), hazardous property
(see definition), hazardous materials (see definition), extremely hazardous materials (see definition),
dangerous property (see definition), and certain categories of property that require special handling (see
definition). Nuclear materials and radiological materials are excluded from the scope of this chapter.
Among the 10 categories of high-risk personal property, only excess chemicals identified as hazardous
property, export-controlled property (see definition), and proliferation-sensitive property (see definition)
are within the scope of this chapter.
The DOE-PMR (41 CFR Part 109) implements and supplements the FMR (41 CFR Part 102) issued by the
General Services Administration (GSA) and will supersede the FPMR in the event of a deviation affecting
DOE’s personal property management program. The FMR and DOE-PMR apply to all direct operations
and to designated contractors. The DOE-PMR does not apply to facilities and activities conducted under
EO 12344, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (February 1, 1982) and Title XVI of Public Law 98-525,
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of
1985.
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The FMR (41 CFR Part 102) is the successor regulation to the FPMR and applies to executive agencies such
as DOE, unless otherwise extended to Federal agencies in specific parts of the CFR.
The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different safety purposes. As a
result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an
individual site or facility. Users are responsible for determining how specific requirements apply to their
work and how they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter
can be used to determine the applicability of the requirements to the work being performed.
9.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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9.4 Requirements for Chemical Disposition
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4.1 Disposition of Excess (or Surplus) Chemicals
[NOTE: Prescribed disposition options, in a descending order of
implementation, may include reutilization within the DOE complex,
transfer to another federal agency, donation to a nonprofit
organization via a state agency, or sale to a public entity. Available
disposition options are limited by the hazard, risk, or value
characteristics of the chemical. See Appendix A of this chapter for
typical screening process steps.]
41 CFR 102-36.30;
41 CFR 102-36.35(a);
41 CFR 102-36.45(e);
41 CFR 109-43.101
4.1.1 Identification and Disposition of Excess Chemicals. DOE
offices and designated contractors shall promptly identify
chemicals under their control that are excess to their needs and
make them available for use elsewhere. They must ensure that
final disposition complies with applicable environmental, health,
safety, and national security regulations.
DOE-PPL 970-3;
41 CFR 109-1.53
4.1.2 Disposition of Four Categories of High Risk (Personal
Property) Chemicals. Excess chemicals that fall under any of
the four specific categories of high risk personal property,
namely, especially designed or prepared property, export
controlled property, proliferation-sensitive property, and nuclear
weapon components or weapon-like components, shall be
subject to the identification, accounting, control, and
disposition policy guidance available from DOE-PPL 970-3
(Compliance not required), and 41 CFR Subpart 109-1.53, and
41 CFR 102-40.180(a)(b).
41 CFR 109-1.5303(b)(2) 4.1.2.1 DOE or its designated contractor shall process high risk
(personal property) chemicals in a
reutilization/disposition program only after
completing the reviews prescribed by the local high
risk property management system.
41 CFR 109-1.5303(b)(3);
41 CFR 101, (Subchapter H);
41 CFR 109, (Subchapter H);
DOE Guidelines on Export Control
and Nonproliferation
4.1.2.2 The disposition and handling of high-risk property
chemicals shall be subject to applicable provisions of
Subchapter H of the FPMR (41 CFR Part 101),
Subchapter H of DOE-PMR (41 CFR Part 109), and
DOE’s Guidelines on Export Control and
Nonproliferation.
41 CFR 109-1.5303(b)(4) 4.1.2.3 All applicable documentation, including records related
to the chemical’s categorization as high risk, shall be
included with all property transfers, internal or external
to DOE.
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41 CFR 109-1.5303(b)(5) 4.1.2.4 Unless an alternative disposition path is available, surplus
Trigger List (see definition) chemicals (e.g., those
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identified as especially designed/prepared property),
proliferation-sensitive property, or export-controlled
property, as defined in the Glossary shall either be sold for
scrap (see definition) after being rendered useless for
their originally intended function or destroyed, with the
destruction verified and documented.
41 CFR 109-1.5303(b)(6) 4.1.2.5 The Export Restriction Notice specified in 41 CFR
Subparts 109-1.5303(b) (6), or an approved equivalent
notice, shall be included in all transfers, donations, sales,
or other disposition actions.
40CFR 109-43.305-50;
SF 120
4.1.2.6 Excess nuclear-related and proliferation-sensitive
chemicals shall not undergo formal internal screening
within DOE or be reported to the GSA on Standard Form
(SF) 120, Report of Excess Personal Property. See
Sections 4.1.2.2 and 4.1.2.4 above for control and
disposition options (such as destruction, conversion to
scrap that can be sold to the public, or other DOE-
authorized option).
29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.45;
41 CFR 102-40.180(a)(b)
4.1.3 Identification and Documentation of Hazardous Materials.
Actual or potential hazards associated with an excess hazardous
material shall be documented with an SDS (or MSDS) supplied
by the manufacturer, distributor, or importer. If an SDS (or
MSDS) is not available, a Hazardous Materials Identification
System (HMIS) record from the automated DoD database is
acceptable. If an SDS (or MSDS) or HMIS record is not
available, a hazard identification document prepared by the
owning DOE organization that meets the SDS content
requirements for hazardous chemicals set forth in the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR S e c t i o n
1910.1200) shall be used.
41 CFR 102-40.20;
41 CFR 102-40.40;
41 CFR 102-40.65
4.1.3.1 For hazardous items acquired prior to the implementation
of the federal acquisition standards (i.e., Federal
Standards 313 and 123), the owning or holding agency
(see definition) shall identify and document the potential
hazards associated with these items.
[NOTE: Hazardous materials are found in most Federal
Supply Classification (FSC) classes. Refer to Table B-1
(list of FSC classes composed predominantly of
hazardous items) and Table B-2 (selective list of FSC
classes and groups that contain a significant number of
hazardous items) in Appendix B of this chapter.]
41 CFR 102-40.40;
41 CFR 102-40.45
4.1.3.2 When an item is identified as hazardous, the owning DOE
organization shall document the accountable inventory
record accordingly.
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29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.40
4.1.3.3 If the hazardous item (or material) has not been properly
labeled by the manufacturer, the owning DOE
organization shall label, mark, or tag the item in
accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard requirements regarding the actual or potential
hazard associated with the handling, storage, or use of the
item (or material).
41 CFR 102-40.45 4.1.3.4 Hazard and special care or handling information shall be
maintained in the item record for use in preparation of
reports of excess property, and reassignment or transfer
documentation.
41 CFR 101-27.204 4.1.4 Disposition of Unstable Reactive Chemicals - unstable reactive
chemicals (see definition) that are identified as non-extendable
shelf-life items (also known as Type I items (see definition)) shall
be safely discarded at the expiration of their designated shelf life.
Section 88
NFPA 45, Sec. 8.2.4.4 4.1.5 If shelf life is unknown, time-sensitive unstable reactive chemicals
shall be evaluated (using appropriate methods and pass/fail
criteria) at defined inspection frequency intervals, to ensure
continued safe use. Any material that has failed the inspection
shall be safely discarded.
41 CFR 101-27.204 4.1.6 Unless shelf life is extended on the basis of technical evaluation
(e.g. for Type II extendable shelf-life items (see definition)),
hazardous materials with an expired shelf life shall be
reclassified as “hazardous waste” (see definition), if required by
Federal, state or local environmental laws or regulations.
4.2 Utilization of Excess Chemicals
41 CFR 102-36.425;
41 CFR 109-42.11;
41 CFR 109-43
Hazardous Materials – General: The utilization and transfer of
hazardous materials and certain categories of property within the
Federal Government shall be governed by the special policies and
methods prescribed by the GSA in 41 CFR Subpart 101-42.2, 41 CFR
Subpart 101- 42.11 and 41 CFR Subpart 102-36 in addition to DOE
requirements found in 41 CFR Subpart 109-43 and 41 CFR Subpart 109-
42.11.
4.2.1 Offsite Utilization Within DOE Complex – Internal DOE
Screening.
41 CFR 102-36.45(e)(1);
41 CFR 109-43.304-1.50(a)
4.2.1.1 Prior to reporting excess chemicals to the GSA,
reportable property (see definition) shall be screened for
reutilization (or reassignment) within DOE using the
Energy Assets Disposal System (EADS) (see definition)
for a 15-day period.
[NOTE: Refer to Appendix A of this chapter for a
description of typical disposition steps for an excess
chemical.]
41 CFR 109-43.304-1.50(e) 4.2.1.2 Simultaneous internal DOE screening and Federal
agency excess screening shall not be conducted.
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SF 122 4.2.1.3 Transfer of excess chemicals within DOE should be
accomplished by the completion of SF 122, Transfer
Order Excess Personal Property, by the receiving
contractor and approval by the cognizant DOE property
administrator for the receiving site.
SF 122 4.2.1.4 Information on the actual or potential hazard shall be
included in the SF 122, and the receiving contractor shall
identify the nature of the hazard in the accountable
inventory record.
41 CFR 102-36.45(e)(3) 4.2.1.5 The holding DOE organization shall properly store
excess hazardous materials and provide necessary
safeguards including warning signs, labels, and the use of
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by utilization
screeners when inspecting the excess.
4.2.2 Utilization Reports of Excess Chemicals – General
41 CFR 102-36.230(a);
41 CFR 102-36.230(b);
SF 120
4.2.2.1 To initiate Federal excess screening at the conclusion of
internal DOE screening, reportable property (i.e., excess
chemicals) will be electronically submitted by EADS
directly to GSAXcess, GSA’s online link to the Federal
Disposal System (FEDS) (see definition), OR paper
submissions of SF 120 shall be made to the GSA office
for the region where the excess chemicals are located.
41 CFR 102-40.55(b) 4.2.2.2 Hazardous waste (see definition) shall be disposed of by
the DOE organization under the EPA, state, and local
regulations and it shall not be reported to GSA on the SF
120.
41 CFR 102-40.50;
41 CFR 102-36.45(e)(2);
41 CFR 102-36.425;
SF 120
4.2.2.3 Hazardous Property/Hazardous Materials/Hazardous
Items – Excess chemicals that are identified as hazardous
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property (including hazardous materials, but excluding
hazardous waste and extremely hazardous property) shall
be reported promptly on SF 120 to the GSA for further
reuse by eligible recipients, together with a full
description of the actual or potential hazard associated
with the handling, storage, or use of the chemicals.
29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.45;
SF 120
4.2.2.4 If available, a copy of the SDS (or MSDS) or HMIS
record that describes the hazardous nature of the item
shall be included with the SF 120; if not, an SDS-
equivalent document shall be provided by the owning
DOE organization.
29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.45;
49CFR.178-180
4.2.2.5 The description of the hazard should include a
certification by an authorized DOE official that the item
has been properly labeled (refer to Section 4.1.3.3, above)
and that the container or packaging meets or exceeds
DOT specifications for a hazardous material container.
4.2.3 Exceptions to Utilization Reporting of Excess Chemicals
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41 CFR 102-36.165;
41 CFR 102-36.170;
41 CFR 102-36.220(b);
41 CFR 102-36.220(c)
4.2.3.1 DOE or DOE contractors shall not report the following
types of chemicals as excess to the GSA on SF 120 to
initiate the excess screening process by Federal agencies:
• Chemicals determined appropriate for abandonment
or destruction (See Section 4.2.4, below)
• Non-appropriated fund property (see definition).
Such property may be transferred to a Federal agency
with reimbursement or offered for public sale. It shall
not be donated
• Scrap
• Hazardous waste (See Section 4.2.2.2 above);
• Controlled substances (refer to 41 CFR Subparts 101-
42.1102-3 in Section 4.8.2 below)
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission-controlled materials
(refer to 41 CFR Subparts 101-42.1102-4 in Section
4.8.2 below)
• Property dangerous to public health and safety (e.g.,
asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (see
definition), lead-containing paint) (refer to Sections
4.8.2, 4.8.3, and 4.8.4 below)
• Classified items or property determined to be
sensitive for reasons of national security (e.g.,
especially prepared or designed property,
proliferation-sensitive property, nuclear components
or materials, nuclear technology- related components
and materials).
41 CFR 102-40.55(a);
SF 120
4.2.3.2 Excess chemicals determined by the holding DOE
organization to be extremely hazardous property shall not
be reported on SF 120 unless so directed by the GSA.
When such an item becomes excess, the holding DOE
organization shall notify the appropriate GSA regional
office to obtain guidance on a case-by-case basis on
utilization, donation, sales, or other disposition
requirements.
4.2.4 Abandonment or Destruction of Excess or Surplus Chemicals
41 CFR 102-36.35(d);
41 CFR 102-36.305;
41 CFR 109-45.901
4.2.4.1 The holding DOE organization or designated contractor
may abandon or destroy (excess or surplus) property or
donate it to public bodies (without reporting to the GSA)
only after the DOE Departmental Property Management
Officer (DPMO) makes a written determination that the
property has no commercial value or that its continued
maintenance cost would exceed its estimated sale
proceeds.
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41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 102-36.315(b);
41 CFR 102-36.325
4.2.4.2 In general, DOE or a DOE contractor must implement
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sales procedures (in accordance with 41 CFR Part 102-
38) in lieu of abandonment/ destruction when an eligible
recipient shows interest in purchasing these excess
chemicals.
41 CFR 102-36.325;
41 CFR 102-36.330
4.2.4.3 Exceptions to Public Notice - The required public notice
of intent (41 CFR Subparts 102-36.325) to
abandon/destroy excess chemicals, including an offer to
sell them to the public, prior to their actual disposition is
not needed in the following cases:
• The value of the material, including any expected sale
proceeds, is significantly less than the cost of its care
and handling pending abandonment or destruction, or
• Abandonment or destruction is required because of
health, safety, or security reasons; or
• When the original acquisition cost of the item
(estimated if unknown) is less than $500.
41 CFR 102-36.310;
41 CFR 109-45.902-2
4.2.4.4 Abandonment or Destruction without Public Notice.
The head of the DOE field organization shall coordinate,
with the OPMO, a review of the findings prepared by a
designated official to justify the abandonment or
destruction of property without a public notification of
the pending action.
41 CFR 102-36.315(a);
41 CFR 102-40;
41 CFR 109-42.11;
41 CFR 109-43.307;
41 CFR 109-44.7;
41 CFR 109-44.702-3;
41 CFR 109-45.9
4.2.4.5 The owning DOE organization shall not abandon or
destroy excess (or surplus) chemicals in a manner that
endangers public health or safety. Specific information
can be found in 41 CFR Subpart 109-42.11, 41 CFR
Subpart 109-43.307, 41 CFR Subpart 109-44.7, 41 CFR
Subpart 109-45.9, and 41 CFR Part 101-40.
41 CFR 102-36.35(d);
41 CFR 102-36.320
4.2.4.6 Donation to a public body (see definition) - Excess
chemicals determined to be appropriate for abandonment
or destruction may be donated only to a public body
without going through the GSA.
41 CFR 109-44.701 4.2.4.7 The Director, Office of Administrative Services, and
heads of field organizations shall designate officials to
make required findings and reviews to justify donation of
excess or surplus chemicals to public bodies.
41 CFR 101-40;
41 CFR 109-42.11;
41 CFR 109-44.702-3
4.2.4.8 The Director, Office of Administrative Services, and
heads of field organizations shall ensure that the donation
of excess or surplus hazardous materials to public bodies
complies with applicable requirements in 41 CFR Subpart
109-42.11 and 41 CFR Part 102-40.
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4.3 Off-Site Transfer to Other Federal Agencies – Federal Excess
Screening
29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.65;
SF 122
4.3.1 Transfer of Hazardous Materials and Certain Categories of
Property – Excess hazardous materials may be transferred
between DOE and other federal agencies except that the SF 122
prepared by the transferee (i.e., receiving agency) shall contain a
full description of the actual or potential hazard associated with
the handling, storage, or use of each item. The description shall
consist of an SDS (or MSDS) or HMIS data record, if available, or
a written SDS-equivalent narrative meeting the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard requirements.
41 CFR 102-40.85 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.
41 CFR 102-40.75;
SF 122
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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 SDS (or MSDS) or HMIS (or
equivalent) data record must be filed with the SF 122.
41 CFR 102-40;
41 CFR 102-45;
41 CFR 102-40.65
4.3.4 Custody of extremely hazardous materials (see definition).
Custody of excess extremely hazardous materials shall be the
responsibility of the owning or holding DOE site. Custody of
other hazardous materials may be fully or partially transferred
to another federal agency with that agency’s consent.
41 CFR 102-36.35(c);
41 CFR 102-40.100;
41 CFR 102-40.120
4.4 Donation or Sale of Surplus Chemicals to the Public
[NOTE: Surplus chemicals not selected for donation are offered for
sale to the public by competitive offerings such as sealed bid sales,
spot bid sales or auctions. DOE or DOE contractor may conduct the
sale if the GSA is made aware of DOE’s intent at the time the excess is
reported or the GSA will conduct the sale, by default.]
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4.4.1 General Requirements
41 CFR 102-36.35(b) 4.4.1.1 To comply with the property act (see definition),
surplus chemicals (i.e., excess chemicals that have
not been transferred to federal agencies) may be made
available for distribution to eligible recipients by an
agency established by each State for this purpose, the
State Agency for Surplus Property (SASP) (see
definition).
41 CFR 102-38.65 4.4.1.2 A need for excess or surplus chemicals expressed by any
Federal agency shall take precedence to any disposition
action by sale, provided that need is relayed in time for
the DOE organization to respond.
41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 102-38.20
4.4.1.3 Although policies and methods prescribed in 41 CFR Part
102.38 for the disposition of surplus chemicals by public
sale or abandonment or destruction do not apply to
materials acquired for the national stockpile or the
supplemental stockpile or to materials acquired under
section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as
amended (50 USC. App. 2093), these provisions should
be followed to the extent feasible in the disposition of
such materials.
41 CFR 102-37.40 4.4.1.4 All surplus chemicals are available for donation to
eligible recipients, except for the following property
categories:
• Non-appropriated fund property
• Property that requires reimbursement upon transfer
• Controlled substances
• Items that may be specified from time to time by the
GSA Office of Government-wide Policy
41 CFR 109-43.307-2.50 4.4.2 Monitoring of Hazardous Chemicals for Radioactive or
Chemical Contamination. To prevent inadvertent release of
hazardous personal property from the DOE sites by transfer or
sale to the public, all hazardous or suspected hazardous property
chemicals shall be checked for radioactive or chemical
contamination43 by environmental, safety, and health officials.
43 Examples include radioactively-contaminated chemical containers or chemicals stored or used in radioactively- contaminated
areas.
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41 CFR 109-43.307-2.50 4.4.2.1 Contamination-free chemicals will carry a certification
tag authorizing release for transfer or sale.
41 CFR 109-43.307-2.50 4.4.2.2 Contaminated chemicals will be referred back to the
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DOE program office for appropriate action.
41 CFR 109-43.307-2.51 4.4.3 Holding Hazardous Property Chemicals. Excess or surplus
hazardous property chemicals shall be stored compatibly and not
with non-hazardous property chemicals while awaiting
disposition action.
4.4.4 High-Risk Property – Export-Controlled Property
41 CFR 109-43.307-50(a) 4.4.4.1 DOE or the DOE contractor must obtain the necessary
export license when chemicals subject to export controls
are to be exported directly.
41 CFR 109-43.307-50(b) 4.4.4.2 When chemicals subject to export controls are transferred
under work-for-others agreements, cooperative
agreements, or technical programs, the recipients will be
informed in writing about export control restrictions that
must be followed in the event of a change in custody of
the materials.
4.4.5 High -Risk Property – Nuclear-Related or Proliferation-
Sensitive Personal Property
41 CFR 109-43.307-52(a) 4.4.5.1 All nuclear-related and proliferation-sensitive personal
property (see definition) shall be physically tagged with
a certification from an authorized DOE program official
at the time of excess determination.
41 CFR 109-43.307-52(b) 4.4.5.2 Excess nuclear-related and proliferation-sensitive
personal property shall be stripped of all of its distinctive
characteristics, as determined by the cognizant program
office, prior to disposition. To the extent practicable,
such action shall be accomplished without compromising
any civilian utility or commercial value of the chemical.
4.5 Donation of Surplus Hazardous Materials to Public Agencies (see
definition) via SASPs.
41 CFR 102-37;
41 CFR 102-40;
41 CFR 109-42.11;
41 CFR 109-44.702-3
4.5.1 Donation of Hazardous Materials and Certain Categories of
Property (General). The Director, Office of Administrative
Services, and heads of DOE field organizations shall provide the
safeguards, notifications, and certifications required for the
donation of hazardous materials consistent with the requirements
in 41 CFR Subpart 109-42.11, 41 CFR Part 102.37 and 41 CFR
Part 102-40.
[NOTE: Donation of hazardous materials and certain
categories of property (see definition) is governed by the
special policies and methods prescribed in 41 CFR Part
102-37.]
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41 CFR 102-36;
41 CFR 102-37;
41 CFR 102-40.80
4.5.1.1 Surplus chemicals identified as hazardous material and
not required for transfer as excess chemicals to Federal
agencies shall normally be made available for donation.
41 CFR 102-40.85 4.5.1.2 SASPs shall not acquire hazardous materials without first
confirming eligible donees (see definition) for these
products.
41 CFR 102-40.80 4.5.1.3 Surplus chemicals identified as hazardous may be
donated provided the donee is warned about the
hazardous nature of the product via a SDS (or MSDS),
HMIS data, or equivalent safety documentation and is
provided with special handling information.
41 CFR 102-40.85 4.5.1.4 The donee shall sign a required certification to the effect
that he or she is aware of the hazards associated with the
chemical product and that he or she is legally responsible
for the use, storage, handling, transport, and disposal of
the hazardous material.
41 CFR 102-40.50;
41 CFR 102-40.75
4.5.2 Responsibilities for Donation of Hazardous Materials. The
holding agency (i.e., DOE) shall be responsible for the
identification and reporting of hazardous materials (see Section
Section 93
4.1.3, above).
29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.75;
41 CFR 102-40.80;
SF 123
4.5.2.1 The donee, when applicable, shall prepare SF 123,
Transfer Order Surplus Personal Property. A full
description of the actual or potential hazard associated
with handling, storage, or use of the item must be
provided with an SDS (or MSDS), HMIS data, or an
equivalent document that complies with the
requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard.
41 CFR 102-40.85;
SF 123
4.5.2.2 The SASP or donee shall sign the certification stipulated
in 41 CFR Subpart 102-40.85 and forward it with the SF
123 to the GSA regional office. The certification is an
acknowledgment by the donee of the legal transfer of
custody of the hazardous material from the DOE
organization and the acceptance of liabilities it may entail
to the donee.
41 CFR 102-40.85 4.5.2.3 Donation of surplus hazardous material distributed by the
SASP to the donee shall be effected by the use of state
agency distribution document. The donee shall also sign
the required certification (see Section 4.5.2.2, above).
41 CFR 102-36.55(b);
41 CFR 102-40.85
4.5.2.4 DOE and DOE contractors shall obtain approval from
the GSA regional office to transfer hazardous materials
for donation.
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41 CFR 102-40.75;
41 CFR 102-40.95
4.5.3 Special Requirements for Donation of Certain Hazardous
Materials
[NOTE: Special donation requirements for specific hazardous
materials are provided in 41 CFR 102-40 Subpart B
(responsibilities), Subpart C (Transfer and Donation), and
Subpart E (Categories with special handling requirements).
Many hazardous materials require special storage and handling.
(See Sections 4.8.2, 4.8.3, and 4.8.4 below)]
41 CFR 102-37.220(d);
41 CFR 102-40.220
4.5.3.1 A SASP must obtain written certification from the
prospective donee, and submit it to GSA along with the
transfer request, prior to transfer of items where PCBs
are involved (on a temporary basis only).
41 CFR 102-40.65;
41 CFR 102-37.245;
41 CFR 102-40.70
4.5.3.2 The Federal holding agency or the SASP shall properly
store hazardous materials, ensure the use of necessary
safeguards, and instruct donation screeners on personal
protection when inspecting the surplus.
41 CFR 102-40.40(d);
41CFR 102-40.90;
49 CFR 171 to 180
4.5.3.3 The SASP or the donee shall comply with DOT
regulations (49 CFR Parts 171 to 180) when transporting
hazardous materials.
4.6 Sale of Hazardous Materials to Public Bodies - General
41 CFR 102-38.45;
41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 102-39;
41 CFR 109-42
4.6.1 Holding Agency Sales. All provisions of 41 CFR Subpart 102-
38, 41 CFR Subpart 102-39 and 41 CFR Part 109-42 shall
be followed in conducting sales of Federal Government
owned surplus chemicals.
41 CFR 109-45.105-3;
41 CFR 102-38
4.6.1.1 Contractor chemical inventory held by DOE designated
contractors is exempted from the GSA-conducted sales
provisions of 41 CFR Subpart 102-38.
41 CFR 109-45.300-50 4.6.1.2 Sales of surplus contractor chemical inventory by
designated contractors will be conducted with the
approval of program secretarial officers and with
oversight by OPMOs and program officials to ensure that
chemicals requiring special handling or program office
certification are sold in compliance with regulatory
requirements.
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41 CFR 109-45.301-51 4.6.1.3 The export-import clause specified in 41 CFR Subparts
109- 45.301-51, warning the purchaser not to export the
chemicals overseas and to inform the next potential
owner about export-import restrictions shall be included
in all sales invitations for bid.
41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 102-40.100 through 102-
40.120
4.6.2 Sales of Hazardous Chemicals through GSA Regional Offices.
41 CFR 102-40.100 through 102-
40.120;
41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 109-45
4.6.2.1 The sale, abandonment, or destruction of hazardous
materials and certain categories of property may be
conducted in accordance with the special policies and
procedures prescribed in 41 CFR Subpart 102-38, 41
CFR Subparts 102-40.100 through 102-40.120, and 41
CFR Subpart 109-45.
41 CFR 102-40.100 4.6.2.2 Sale of hazardous materials for DOE and DOE
contractors shall be conducted through the regional
offices of GSA.
41 CFR 102-40.100;
41 CFR 102-40.105;
41 CFR 102-40.110;
41 CFR 109-45.304
4.6.2.3 DOE designated contractors and field organizations shall
follow sales methods and procedures in accordance with
41 CFR Subparts 109-45.304. These holding agency
(DOE) sales of hazardous materials shall meet or exceed
the requirements in 41 CFR Subparts 102-40.105.
41 CFR 102-40;
41 CFR 102-38.45
4.6.2.4 Holding agencies shall prepare hazardous materials for
sale as provided for in 41 CFR Subpart 102-38.45 and 41
CFR Subpart 102-40. Pending disposition, each holding
agency shall care for and handle its hazardous materials,
including posting appropriate warning signs and
rendering extremely hazardous property innocuous, or
providing adequate safeguards.
29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.110
4.6.3 Identification of Hazards for Sale of Hazardous materials –
The terms and conditions for sale of hazardous materials with
special handling requirements shall also include a full
description of the actual or potential hazard associated with
handling, storage, or use of the item. This description shall be
furnished by providing an SDS, MSDS, or the HMIS record
when available, or an SDS equivalent narrative that complies
with the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard.
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41 CFR 102-38 Subpart B 4.6.4 Sale Methods and Procedures for Hazardous Materials.
Hazardous materials shall be sold in accordance with the
provisions of 41 CFR Subparts 102-38 Subpart B (Sales Process)
and the following special methods and procedures:
41 CFR 102-40.105(a) 4.6.4.1 Sales that offer hazardous materials shall be conducted
separately from other sales.
41 CFR 102-40.110;
41 CFR 102-40.115
4.6.4.2 For a bid to be considered for award, the bidder must sign
the certification specified in 41 CFR Subparts 101-
42.403(c) to the effect that he/she will comply with all
applicable regulations related to the care, handling,
storage, shipment, resale, export, or other use of the
hazardous material being purchased and that he/she will
assume all legal liabilities after the purchase.
29 CFR 1910.1200;
41 CFR 102-40.180
4.6.4.3 SDSs (or MSDSs), HMIS records, where applicable, or a
written description in compliance with the requirements
of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard shall be
sent to purchasers of hazardous materials with their
notice of award.
4.6.5 Sale of High-Risk Personal Property
41 CFR 109-43.307-2.50;
41 CFR 109-45.304;
41 CFR 109-45.309;
41 CFR 109-45.309-2.50
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4.6.5.1 Suspect (see definition) hazardous property shall be
made available for sale only after the review and
certification requirements for contamination-free status
(see Section 4.4.2 above) have been met.
41 CFR 109-43.307-50;
41 CFR 109-45.309-51
4.6.5.2 Export controlled property shall be made available for sale
only after the export license requirements (see Section
4.4.4 above) have been met.
41 CFR 109-43.307-52;
41 CFR 109-45.309-53
4.6.5.3 Nuclear-related or proliferation-sensitive property shall
be made available for sale only after the stripping and
certification requirements (see Section 4.4.5 above) have
been met.
41 CFR 102-40.120(b) 4.6.6 Sale of Extremely Hazardous Property. DOE or DOE
contractor shall not sell extremely hazardous property unless
authorized by the appropriate GSA regional office. Any
authorized sale requires the DOE or DOE contractor to provide
adequate safeguards for the material or render it innocuous
(without a loss of its utility or commercial value) (see Section
4.6.2.3 above).
41 CFR 102-40, Subpart E;
41 CFR 102-40.105
4.6.7 Sale of Certain Hazardous Materials. DOE or DOE contractors
shall follow the special sales requirements provided in 41 CFR
Subpart 102-.40, Subpart E 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.
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4.7 Abandonment, Destruction44 or Donation of Surplus Hazardous
Materials and Certain Categories of Property.
41 CFR 102-40.125;
41 CFR 102-40.160(e);
41 CFR 102-36.305 through
102-36.330
DOE and DOE contractors shall follow the requirements for the
abandonment or destruction of surplus hazardous chemicals as
prescribed in 41 CFR Subparts 102-36.305 through 102-36.330.
[NOTE: Certain items may not be abandoned; see for example,
41 Subpart CFR 102-40.160(e). Excess property may be donated
to a public body in lieu of abandonment or destruction pursuant
to 41 CFR Subpart 102-36.320.]
41 CFR 102-36.305;
41 CFR 102-36.320;
41 CFR 102-37.565;
41 CFR 102-37.570;
41 CFR 109-44.701;
41 CFR 109-44.702-3
4.7.1 A written finding must be made by an authorized DOE official
(see Sections 4.2.4.1 and 4.2.4.7 above) that a surplus chemical
has no commercial value or that its continued maintenance would
cost more than its estimated sale proceeds, before it can be
abandoned, destroyed, or donated to public bodies.
41 CFR 102-40.40;
41 CFR 102-40.50;
41 CFR 102-36.305 – 102-36.330;
41 CFR 102-37.570;
41 CFR 109-44.702-3
4.7.2 In addition to the requirements in 41 CFR Subparts 102-36.305
through 102-36.330, surplus hazardous materials, including
empty hazardous material containers, shall be abandoned or
destroyed in accordance with appropriate federal, state, and local
waste disposal, and air and water pollution control standards.
41 CFR 102-37.35(c);
41 CFR 102-37.125(a)(2);
41 CFR 102-37.125(b);
41 CFR 102-37.570
4.7.3 Donation45 to Public Bodies. The holding DOE organization or
designated contractor shall not donate chemicals that require
destruction for health, safety, or security reasons (see Section
4.2.4.8, above).
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4.8 Disposition of Special Types of Hazardous Materials and Certain
Categories of Property.
41 CFR 102-40, Subpart E Hazardous material identification is required for all material that, by
virtue of its potentially dangerous nature, requires controls to assure
adequate safety to life, property, and the environment.
44 Surplus chemicals remaining after normal donation screening are generally subject to the sale process in accordance with the
provisions of 41 CFR Section 102-38 and 41 CFR Part 102-40. However, if the criteria in 41 CFR Subparts 102-36.305 are met,
these chemicals may be destroyed. [41 CFR Subparts 102-37.80]
45 The holding DOE organization may donate surplus chemicals, which would otherwise be abandoned or destroyed,
directly to public bodies, without going through the GSA, in accordance with Subpart H of DOE-PMR (41 CFR Part 109)
and Subpart B of FMR (41 CFR Part 102). As there is no special form to process donations, the holding agency may use
any document that has an audit trail to record the transaction. [41 CFR Subparts 102-37.35(c); 41 CFR Subparts 102-
37.575]
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Appendix A to 41 CFR Part 102-
40;
Appendix B to 41 CFR Part 102-
40;
Federal Standard 313 (FED-STD-
313E, July 01, 2014)
4.8.1 FSC Groups and Classes that Contain Hazardous Materials.
[NOTE: To facilitate identification of hazardous materials or
items using FSC groups or classes, two listings, based on
Federal Standard 313, are provided in Appendix B of this
chapter. Table B-1 contains a complete list of FSC classes
composed predominantly of hazardous items and Table B-2
contains a selective listing of FSC classes and groups that
contain a significant number of hazardous items.]
41 CFR Part 102-40, Subpart E 4.8.2 Special Requirements for Disposition of Certain Hazardous
Materials and Certain Categories of Property.
[NOTE: Special requirements for the utilization, donation, sale,
and disposition of chemical products, including those belonging
to certain Federal Supply Classes or Groups, that contain
hazardous chemicals such as asbestos, PCBs, or explosives are
covered in various sections of 41 CFR Part 102.40, Subpart E:
• Controlled substances (refer to 41 CFR Subpart 102-40.160)
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-controlled materials
(refer to 41 CFR Subpart 102-40.210)
• Drugs, biologicals, and reagents other than controlled
substances (refer to 41 CFR Subpart 102-40.165)
• Lead-containing paint and items bearing lead-containing
paint (refer to 41 CFR Subpart 102-40.185)
• U.S. Munitions List items that require demilitarization (refer
to 41 CFR Subpart 102-40.195)
• Acid-contaminated and explosives-contaminated property
(refer to 41 CFR Subpart 102-40.135)]
41 CFR 102-40.155 4.8.3 Asbestos – Special Requirements
[NOTE: The following disposition requirements apply to
chemical products containing friable asbestos (see Section
4.8.3.1, below) and nonfriable asbestos (see Section 4.8.3.2
below)]
4.8.3.1 Friable Asbestos Materials (see definition)
41 CFR 102-40.155(f);
41 CFR 102-40.155(g);
SF 120
4.8.3.1.1 Utilization – Excess chemicals known to
contain friable asbestos shall not normally be
reported to the GSA on SF 120 or transferred
among federal agencies. However, the holding
agency may, on a case-by-case basis, request
approval from GSA, in consultation with EPA,
to transfer, sell or donate such property if such
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action is warranted.
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41 CFR 102-40.155(h) 4.8.3.1.2 Donation and sales46 – Surplus chemicals
containing friable asbestos shall not be donated
or sold except as noted in 4.8.3.1.1.
41 CFR 102-40.155(i);
40 CFR 61.156
4.8.3.1.3 Abandonment and destruction – Excess or
surplus personal property, which contains friable
asbestos, shall be buried in an EPA- approved
site, in accordance with the requirements of 40
CFR Subpart 61.156.
4.8.3.2 Nonfriable Asbestos Materials (see definition)
41 CFR 102-36;
41 CFR 102-40.155(d);
SF 120;
SF 122
4.8.3.2.1 Utilization – Excess chemicals containing
nonfriable asbestos shall be reported to GSA and
processed routinely, except that a required cancer
hazard warning, as specified in 41 CFR 102-
40.155(d), shall be included in the Standard
Forms 120 and 122.
41 CFR 102-40.155(d) 4.8.3.2.2 All excess chemical products known to contain
nonfriable asbestos shall be labeled with a cancer
hazard warning as prescribed in 41 CFR 102-
40.155(d).
41 CFR 101-42.1102- 1(c)(2)(i);
41 CFR 102-37;
41 CFR 102-40.155(b);
41 CFR 102-40.155(c);
SF 123
4.8.3.2.3 Donation – Surplus chemicals containing
nonfriable asbestos may be donated in the normal
manner, except that the Standard Form (SF) 123
shall include the cancer hazard warning
stipulated in Section 4.8.3.2.1 above.
41 CFR 102-40.155(b);
41 CFR 102-40.155(c)
4.8.3.2.4 All surplus chemicals to be donated or sold, that
contain nonfriable asbestos, shall be labeled as
stated in Section 4.8.3.2.2 above.
41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 102-40.155
4.8.3.2.5 Sale – Surplus chemicals containing nonfriable
asbestos may be sold, except that all sale-related
documentation including product literature,
advertisements, and post-sale agreements shall
include a cancer hazard warning as specified in
Section 4.8.3.2.1, above.
46 Exception: DOE and DOE contractors may, on a case-by-case basis, request approval from the GSA Central Office to transfer,
donate, or sell (excess/surplus) chemicals containing friable asbestos. [41 CFR Subpart 102-40.155(f)]
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41 CFR 102-36.305 - 102-36.330;
41 CFR 102-40.155(e)
4.8.3.2.6 Abandonment and destruction – Surplus
chemicals containing nonfriable asbestos which
are not transferred, donated, or sold shall be
abandoned or destroyed as provided for in 41
CFR Subparts 102-36.305 through 102-36.330.
However, if DOE is concerned about the
nonfriable asbestos within the chemical product
having the potential to become friable during the
process of abandonment or destruction, the
product shall be disposed of by burial (See
Section 4.8.3.1.3 above).
41 CFR 102-40.220 4.8.4 Polychlorinated biphenyls – Special Requirements
41 CFR 102-36;
41 CFR 102-37;
41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 102-40.220(a);
4.8.4.1 Excluded PCB products (see definition) are not subject to
federal restrictions and may be transferred, donated, sold,
or otherwise processed under 41CFR Subparts
102-36, 102-37, and 102-38, provided such processing
conforms to all applicable state47 and local laws.
41 CFR 102-40.220(b) 4.8.4.2 All PCBs (see definition) and PCB items (see definition)
to be transferred, donated, or sold shall be labeled or
marked clearly with a toxic hazard warning as specified
in 41 CFR 102-40.220(b).
41 CFR 102-40.220(c) 4.8.4.3 Items containing PCBs or PCB items with an unknown
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level of concentration of PCBs shall not be transferred,
donated, or sold.
41 CFR 102-40.220(a) 4.8.4.4 Utilization – PCBs and PCB items shall be reported for
utilization screening as a hazardous property (see
Sections 4.2.2.3 and 4.2.2.4 above).
40 CFR 761;
41 CFR 102-40.220(b);
SF 122
4.8.4.5 To obtain GSA’s approval for transfers of excess PCBs
or PCB items, (a) the items shall be intact, non-leaking,
and totally enclosed, and (b) the SF 122 shall cite the
specific provision in 40 CFR Part 761 that allows
continued use of the item, and contains a certification
that the product has been inspected by the transferee and
that it complies with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR
Part 761.
40 CFR 761;
41 CFR 102-40.220(b)
4.8.4.6 When a PCB or PCB item is transferred as excess, the
receiving agency shall note in its property accountability
records the nature and concentration of the PCB and shall
list the provisions of 40 CFR Part 761 authorizing its use.
47 Some States regulate PCB concentrations more strictly than does the Federal government.
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40 CFR 761;
41 CFR 102-37;
41 CFR 102-40.85;
SF 123
4.8.4.7 Donation – In order for PCB or PCB-contaminated
items to be approved by the GSA for donation under 41
CFR Subpart 102-37, the following must be met:
• The required toxic hazard certification (see
Section 4.8.4.2 above) must appear on the SF 123
• The specific donee must have been selected; and
• The "Warning and Certification" provided in 41
CFR 102-40.220(e) must be included in the
transfer paperwork by the SASP
41 CFR 102-40.220(b) 4.8.4.8 All PCBs and PCB items must be in usable condition to
be eligible for donation.
41 CFR 102-40.220(b)(1)(i) 4.8.4.9 Items to be donated must be intact, totally enclosed, and
non-leaking.
40 CFR 761;
41 CFR 102-40.220(b)(2)
4.8.4.10 Sales – The GSA or the holding DOE organization
normally shall not sell surplus PCBs or PCB items.
These items are regarded as extremely hazardous and
shall be disposed of by DOE and DOE contractors under
the EPA regulations.
[NOTE: Holding DOE organizations may request the
authority to sell or that the GSA sell a specific PCB or
PCB item, by citing the specific provision in 40 CFR
Part 761 that authorizes such sale, along with a
justification for sale of the item instead of disposal under
EPA regulations.]
41 CFR 102-40.220(d) 4.8.4.11 Property containing PCBs should be labeled with a
warning such as that provided in 41 CFR Subpart 102-
40.220(d).
40 CFR 761;
41 CFR 102-40.220(b)(2)
4.8.4.12 Abandonment and destruction – PCBs and PCB items
not disposed of via utilization, donation, or sale shall be
destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with
the EPA regulation (40 CFR Part 761) and applicable
state laws.
10 CFR Part 835;
41 CFR 102-40.135;
41 CFR 109-42.11;
41 CFR 109-42.1100.50;
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4.9 Utilization and Disposition of Hazardous Materials that are
Radioactively or Chemically Contaminated
[NOTE: 41 CFR Subpart 109-42.11 sets forth policies and procedures
for the utilization and disposition outside of DOE of excess and
surplus chemicals, which have been radioactively or chemically
contaminated.]
10 CFR Part 835;
41 CFR 109-42.1100.51;
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4.9.1 DOE or DOE contractor shall dispose of contaminated chemicals
in accordance with applicable federal regulations governing
radiation and chemical exposures and environmental
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contamination. Appropriate state and local regulations shall be
followed in cases where federal regulations do not exist or apply.
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41 CFR 109-42.1102.51(a);
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4.9.2 Suspect Personal Property – Excess chemicals (including scrap)
having a history of use in an area where radioactive or chemical
contamination may occur shall be considered suspect and shall be
monitored.
10 CFR Part 835;
41 CFR 109-42.1102.51(b);
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4.9.3 If economically feasible, every effort shall be made to reduce the
level of contamination of excess or surplus chemicals to the
lowest practicable level. Contaminated chemicals that exceed
applicable contamination standards shall not be utilized or
disposed outside of DOE.
10 CFR Part 835;
41 CFR 109-42.1102.51(c);
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4.9.4 If contamination is suspected and the property is of such size,
construction, or location as to make testing for contamination
impossible, the property shall not be utilized or disposed outside
of DOE.
10 CFR Part 835;
41 CFR 109-42.1102.52;
41 CFR 109-45.5005-1(a);
49 CFR 171-179;
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4.9.5 Low-Level Contaminated Personal Property – If monitoring of
suspect chemicals indicates that contamination does not exceed
applicable standards, they may be utilized and disposed of in the
same manner as uncontaminated chemicals, provided the
guidance in 41 CFR Subpart 109-45.5005-1(a) has been
considered. However, recipients shall be advised of the hazards
where levels of radioactive contamination require specific
controls for shipment as provided in DOT regulations (49 CFR
Parts 171-179) for shipment of radioactive personal property.
10 CFR Part 835;
41 CFR 109-42.1102.52;
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4.9.6 When any contaminated chemical is screened within DOE,
reported to GSA, or otherwise disposed of, the type and degree of
contamination must be clearly indicated on all relevant
documents.
DOE-PPL 970-3;
10 CFR Part 835;
41 CFR 109-42;
41 CFR 109-43.307-2.50;
41 CFR 109-43.307-51;
41 CFR 109-43.307-52;
41 CFR 109-45.309;
41 CFR 109-45.50;
41 CFR 109-45.5005-1;
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4.9.7 High-Risk Personal Property – Excess and surplus chemicals
identified as nuclear-related, proliferation-sensitive, low-level
contaminated, or classified personal property shall not be
transferred, sold, exchanged, leased, donated, abandoned, or
destroyed without approval of the cognizant DOE program office.
Disposition of such chemicals is subject to the restrictions
contained in applicable sections of the DOE-PMR and FPMR.
4.10 Storage and Handling of Excess or Surplus Chemicals
[NOTE: Chemicals categorized as hazardous materials, extremely
hazardous materials, dangerous property, and hazardous property
require special handling and storage considerations. Requirements
identified in Chapter 5 of this document continue to apply for the
storage and handling of excess (or surplus) chemicals while avenues
for their disposition are being sought until the time the chemicals are
identified as waste for final disposal.]
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9.5 Source Documents
Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 4160.28, Volume 1 (06-07-2011), Defense Demilitarization:
Section 100
Program Administration
Department of Energy (July 1999), Guidelines on Export Control and Nonproliferation
Department of Energy Personal Property Letter, Issue Number 970-3, Revision 1, 02-03-1998
Executive Order 12344 (February 1, 1982), Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, 47 Federal Register 4979
Federal Standard 123 (or FED-STD-123), Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Federal Standard 313 (or FED-STD-313E, July 01, 2014), Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and
Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Guidelines for the Export of Nuclear Material, Equipment
and Technology, INFCIRC 254, Part 1 (Rev 13, November 8, 2016)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-related Dual-use
Equipment, Materials, Software and Related Technology, INFCIRC 254, Part 2 (Rev.10, November 8,
2016)
NFPA 45 (2014), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals (2015 Edition)
Public Law 98-525 (10-19-84), Fiscal Year 1985, Title XV; Department of Defense Authorization Act, also
called Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization
Act of 1985
10 CFR 110, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material
10 CFR 810, Department of Energy, Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities
10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection Program
15 CFR Subtitle B, Chapter VII, Subchapter C (Parts 730 to 774), Department of Commerce, Export
Administration Regulations (EAR); in particular, 15 CFR 734, Scope of the Export Administration
Regulations, 15 CFR 744, Control Policy: End-User and End-Use Based, and 15 CFR 774, The Commerce
Control List
22 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter M (Parts 120-130), Department of State, International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR), and in particular, 22 CFR 121, The United States Munitions List
29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards
29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
29 CFR 1910.1001, Asbestos
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1926.65, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
40 CFR 61.156, Cross-reference to other asbestos regulations (National Emission Standards for Asbestos)
40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
40 CFR 273, Standards for Universal Waste Management
40 CFR 761, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce,
and Use Prohibitions
40 CFR 763, Asbestos
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41 CFR 101, Federal Property Management Regulations (Parts 101-1 to 101-99); in particular, Subchapter
H – Utilization and Disposal (Parts 42 to 99)
41 CFR 101-27.2, Management of Shelf-Life Materials
41 CFR 102, Federal Management Regulation (Parts 102-1 to 102-220); in particular, 41 CFR 102-36,
Disposition of Excess Personal Property [NOTE: This Part is cross-referenced by 41 CFR 101-43,
Utilization of Personal Property, which is no longer in print], 41 CFR 102-37, Donation of Surplus
Personal Property [NOTE: This Part is cross-referenced by 41 CFR 101-44, Donation of Surplus Personal
Property, which is no longer in print], 41 CFR 102-38, Sale of Personal Property [NOTE: This Part is
cross-referenced by 41 CFR 101-45, Sale, Abandonment, or Destruction of Personal Property, which is no
longer in print], and 41 CFR 102-40, Utilization and Disposition of Personal Property with Special
Section 101
Handling Requirements [NOTE: This Part is cross-referenced by 41 CFR 101-42, Disposition of Personal
Property with Special Handling Requirements, which is no longer in print]
41 CFR 109, Department of Energy Property Management Regulations; in particular, Subchapter H –
Utilization and Disposal (Parts 109-42 to 109-50).
49 CFR 171-180 (Subchapter C), Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
49 CFR 171-179, Hazardous Materials Transportation
DOE O 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment, 02-11-2011
DOE G 580.1-1A, Personal Property, 06-09-2015
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Appendix A to Chapter 9 – Typical Screening Process Steps
DISPOSITION OF EXCESS OR SURPLUS CHEMICALS USING FEDS/EADS:
DOE-PMR, FPMR, AND FMR REQUIREMENTS
The potential avenues of disposition open to an excess chemical depend on its hazard, risk, and value
characteristics. Excess precious metals shall be returned to DOE’s Precious Metals Pool located in Oak
Ridge, Tennessee. As shown in Table A-1, the first step in the typical disposition cycle is to screen excess
chemicals for reutilization within the DOE complex through the EADS for a 15-day period. At the
conclusion of internal DOE screening, four categories of high-risk property identified as export-controlled
property, proliferation-sensitive property, especially designed or prepared property, and nuclear weapon
components or weapon-like components48 shall be dispositioned in accordance with DOE-PPL 970-3 and
41 CFR Subpart 109-1.53, with prior review and approval by the OPMO. An Export Restriction Notice
signed by the recipient organization shall accompany any resulting property transfers, sales, or other
offerings.
Among the remaining six high-risk property categories is hazardous property (as defined in DOE-PPL 970-
3 and 41 CFR Subparts 109-1.100-51(a)), which includes hazardous materials as defined in the FMR (41
CFR Part 102, see especially 41 CFR Section 102-40.30). These chemicals may be screened through the
FEDS for a period of 21 days after the internal DOE screening has concluded, in accordance with 41 CFR
Section 109-42, 41 CFR Part 101-42, and 41 CFR Section 102-36. Excess chemicals may be transferred to
another federal agency using the federal excess screening process in FEDS. The remaining surplus
chemicals will become eligible for donation (refer to 41 CFR Section 102-37) to nonprofit donees through
surplus screening by the SASPs. The next step in the disposition process is a sale (refer to 41 CFR Part 102-
38) conducted by the GSA regional office (or by the DOE contractor with approval from GSA) to the
public through a competitive bid or auction sale process. The ultimate fate of any remaining surplus
chemicals rests with the owning DOE organization, which may elect to put the chemicals back into the
disposition cycle or declare them as solid waste (unless they are recyclable under the universal waste
provisions) and dispose of them under appropriate EPA, state, and local laws and regulations.
In cases involving excess or surplus chemicals with no market value, when holding a sale is not an
economically viable option, abandonment or destruction (see Table A-2) may be permitted, with approval
by the authorized DOE property management official. Where feasible, sale to the public as scrap or
donation to public bodies (i.e., any public agency, Indian tribe, or agency of the Federal Government) is
Section 102
the preferred option in lieu of abandoning or destroying the property. Donation is not an option for
chemical products that require destruction for health, safety, or security reasons. A public notice of intent
to destroy shall not be issued in such cases.
48 Nuclear materials and radiological materials fall outside the scope of this chapter.
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Any U.S. Munitions List Item (MLI) or Commerce Control List Item (CCLI) that requires demilitarization
is identifiable by an assigned demilitarization code that indicates the type and scope of demilitarization or
export controls that must be undertaken before the item can be transferred to a non-DoD entity. For a
listing of these codes and additional guidance, refer to DoD Manual 4160.28, Volume 1, Defense
Demilitarization: Program Administration. Only demilitarized property may be offered for public sale or
donated to public bodies.
STANDARD FORMS USED IN CHEMICAL DISPOSITION:
Standard Form 120, Report of Excess Personal Property – submitted by the holding agency (i.e., DOE) to
the GSA at the end of internal DOE screening to report excess chemicals that are available for federal
screening. If DOE plans to conduct a sale after donation screening, it should so inform GSA at this time.
[NOTE: Do not report extremely hazardous property on SF 120 unless so directed by a GSA Regional
office or GSA Central office. Do not screen within DOE or report to the GSA any nuclear-related and
proliferation-sensitive property.]
Standard Form 122, Transfer Order Excess Personal Property – used for the transfer of excess chemicals
among federal agencies, including DOE. Prepared by the transferee (i.e., receiving agency) and approved by
the GSA regional office (responsible for the region where the property is located).
Standard Form 123, Transfer Order Surplus Personal Property – used to request and document the transfer
of federal surplus chemicals for donation to a non-Federal recipient (e.g., a SASP or donee). Prepared by
the SASP or donee when applicable and submitted to the GSA regional office (responsible for the region
where the property is located) for approval.
GSA ONLINE RESOURCE FOR EXCESS:
GSAXcess® is GSA's website for reporting, searching and selecting excess personal property. For
information on using GSAXcess®, access http://www.gsaxcess.gov.
GSA ONLINE RESOURCE FOR SALES OF SURPLUS:
Federal Asset Sales (eFAS) refers to the e-Government initiative (effective April 17, 2008) under which,
only an agency designated as a Sales Center (SC) may sell federal property, unless a waiver has been
granted by the eFAS Planning Office (within the GSA) in accordance with 41 CFR Section 102-38.360.
The eFAS initiative is governed and given direction by the eFAS Executive Steering Committee, with
GSA as the managing partner agency. The eFAS Planning Office may be contacted via e-mail at:
FASPlanningOffice@gsa.gov.
http://www.gsaxcess.gov/
mailto:FASPlanningOffice@gsa.gov
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Appendix A to Chapter 9 - Table A-1.
TYPICAL DISPOSITION OF EXCESS CHEMICALS
DISPOSITION
OPTION
DESCRIPTION
OF ACTIVITY
ELIGIBLE
RECIPIENT
EADS or
FEDS
SCREENING
PROCESS
TIME FRAME
REQUIRED
FORMS
REGULATION49
1. Unneeded (or
Excess)
Chemical
Reutilization or
Redistribution
Internal Screening
for transfers within
DOE
Any site in
DOE Complex
EADS 15-day DOE
Reutilization
Screening
SF 122 and
Approval by
DOE for
Transfer; SF 120
(Reporting of
Excess) for
Remaining
chemicals
Section 103
41 CFR 109-43.304-
1.50 ;
41 CFR 109-43.304-
1.50(d);
41 CFR 109-43.304-
1.51 ;
41 CFR 102-40;
41 CFR 102-36
EXCESS RELEASE DATE
2. Excess
Chemical
Transfer
Excess Screening
or Federal
Screening
Any federal
agency
FEDS/
GSAXcess
21-day Federal
Excess Screening
SF 122 41 CFR 109-43;
41 CFR 102-40;
FMR;
41 CFR 102-36
EXCESS RELEASE DATE
3. Surplus
Chemical
Donation
Donation to
public agencies
through state
government
(SASP) screeners
State agency
or agency-
approved
organization
FEDS Surplus Donation
Screening
SF 123 41 CFR 109-44;
41 CFR 109-43.307;
41 CFR 102-40;
FMR;
41 CFR 102-37
4. Surplus
Chemical Sale
Sale to public by
competitive bid
sales or auction
Public or
private
company
FEDS Sale Process 41 CFR 109-45.3;
41 CFR 101-42.4;
41 CFR 101-42.1102;
FMR;
41 CFR 102-37;
41 CFR 102-38
49CFR citations listed in the Regulation column are for illustration purposes only, and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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Appendix A to Chapter 9 - Table A-2.
DISPOSITION OF EXCESS OR SURPLUS CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO
ABANDONMENT OR DESTRUCTION
DISPOSITION
OPTION
DESCRIPTION
OF ACTIVITY
ELIGIBLE
RECIPIENT
EADS or
FEDS
PROCESS
PRIOR TO
DISPOSITION
REQUIRED
FORMS/
APPROVAL
REGULATION50
Sale to the
Public or
Donation to
Public bodies
Option in lieu of
abandonment or
destruction
Sold to public
as scrap or
donated to
public bodies
Not
applicable
Public notice/
advertisements
of intent to
destroy or sell
No Standard
Forms to record
a donation -- an
auditable
document
suffices
41 CFR 109-44.7;
41 CFR 109-45;
41 CFR 102-36;
41 CFR 102-37;
41 CFR 102-38;
41 CFR 102-40;
Abandonment or
Destruction
Applicable to
property with no
commercial value
or estimated
maintenance and
storage costs
exceeding potential
sale proceeds, or
high-risk property
with health, safety,
or security
concerns
Not applicable Not
applicable
Public notice/
advertisements of
intent, to destroy
or sell prior to
actual disposition;
Notice may be
waived with DOE
review and
approval; Some
property may be
converted to scrap
or rendered
innocuous or unfit
for use
Written
justification and
approval by DOE,
pending
disposition action;
Eye witness
certification of
destruction
41 CFR 109-45.9;
41 CFR 109-1.53;
41 CFR 102-40;
41 CFR 102-36.35;
41 CFR 102- 36.305
through 102-36.330;
41CFR 102-36.430;
41 CFR 102-37.80;
41 CFR 102-37.570
50 CFR citations listed in the Regulation column are for illustration purposes only, and are not intended to be all-
inclusive.
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Appendix B to Chapter 9
FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASSES AND GROUPS RELATED TO CHEMICALS
Table B-1. List of Federal Supply Classes Composed Predominantly of Hazardous Items
[Refer to FED-STD-313E (July 1, 2014) and Appendix A to 41 CFR Part 102-40]
FSC Code Federal Supply Class (FSC)
6810 Chemicals
6820 Dyes
6830 Gases: compressed and liquefied
6840 Pest control agents and disinfectants
6850 Miscellaneous chemical specialties
7930 Cleaning and polishing compounds and preparations
8010 Paints, dopes, varnishes, and related products
8030 Preservative and sealing compounds
8040 Adhesives
9110 Fuels, solid
9130 Liquid propellants and fuels, petroleum base
9135 Liquid propellant fuels and oxidizers, chemical base
9140 Fuel oils
9150 Oils and greases: cutting, lubricating, and hydraulic
9160 Miscellaneous waxes, oils, and fats
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Table B-2. Selective List of Federal Supply Classes and Groups that
Section 104
Contain a Significant Number of Hazardous Items
[NOTE: The following is shown for illustrative purposes; for a complete listing, see Appendix B to 41 CFR
Part 102-40]
Federal
Supply Class/
Group
Title Examples of Hazardous Materials
Requiring Identification
1375 Demolition materials Explosive device
Group 34 Metalworking machinery Equipment containing hazardous hydraulic
fluids, including polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs)
3433 Gas welding, heat-cutting, and
metalizing equipment
Compressed gases
3439 Miscellaneous welding, soldering, and
brazing supplies and accessories
Hazardous items such as cleaners, acids, flux
and supplies that contain or produce
hazardous fumes
3610 Printing, duplicating, and bookbinding
equipment
Flammable or toxic lithographic solutions
4240 Safety and rescue equipment Items which involve oxygen, or compressed
gases, or contain emitting charges
*5640 Wallboard, building paper, and thermal
insulation materials
Asbestos cloth which has loose fibers or
particles that may become airborne and
materials containing formaldehyde
5910 Capacitors Items that contain polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) or sulfuric acid
5950 Coils and transformers Items containing polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs)
5970 Electrical insulators and insulating
materials
Items containing flammable solvents
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Table B-2. Selective List of Federal Supply Classes and Groups that
Contain a Significant Number of Hazardous Items (Continued)
Federal
Supply Class/
Group
Title Examples of Hazardous Materials
Requiring Identification
6135 *Batteries, non-rechargeable Lead-acid, lithium and mercury batteries and
alkaline (with electrolyte)
6140 *Batteries, rechargeable Items that are wet or moist containing
corrosive or other hazardous compounds
6505 *Drugs and biologicals *Hazardous items as defined in 41 CFR
Section 102-40.30 subject to DOT
Hazardous Materials Regulations
6508 Medicated cosmetics and toiletries Hazardous items as defined in 41 CFR
Section 102-40.30
6640 Laboratory equipment and supplies Items containing flammable compounds,
mercury, or asbestos
6685 Pressure-, temperature-, and humidity-
measuring and controlling instruments
Items containing mercury or compressed
gases
6750 Photographic supplies Items containing hazardous chemicals,
solvents, thinners, and cements
7510 Office supplies Hazardous items, such as thinners, cleaning
fluids, flammable inks, and varnishes
8510 Perfumes, toilet preparations, and
powders
Shipping containers, and pressurized
containers with flammable or nonflammable
propellants
8720 Fertilizers Items containing weed and pest control or
other harmful ingredients or because of their
composition, are hazardous
9390 Miscellaneous fabricated nonmetallic
materials
Items containing flammable solvents or
asbestos
* Correction made to conform to the entries in the latest edition of “Federal Procurement Data System -
Product and Service Codes Manual”, August 2015 Edition (Effective date: October 1, 2015), Prepared by: U.S.
General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Services, available at
https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=PSC_Manual
http://www.acquisition.gov/?q=PSC_Manual
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Chapter 10 – Training
10.1 Introduction
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
Section 105
Federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and National Standards that address training
requirements associated with the handling and use of chemicals (see definition) and chemical products (see
definition). This chapter specifically consolidates requirements found in OSHA Standards 29 CFR P a r t
1910 and 29 CFR Part 1926, 10 CFR Part 850, 10 CFR Part 851, DOE Order 456.1A, The Safe Handling of
Unbound Engineered Nanoparticles, and NFPA Codes 55, and 400, including technical standards that are
made mandatory by their specific reference within a DOE Regulation, or Order. It should be noted that
NFPA 430-2004 and 432-2002 editions may apply to older warehouses that were not upgraded to current
building or fire code requirements. In contrast, recently built facilities utilize multiple control areas for
chemical storage. References are cited per the convention introduced in Chapter 5, Section 5.1. State and
local codes and requirements are not included.
This chapter is intended to list chemical-related safety and health requirements and to consolidate those that
are overlapping or duplicative. The list of requirements includes pointers to the sources of those
requirements.
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
10.2 Applicability
This chapter consolidates existing, core safety and health requirements that all sites must follow when
engaged in chemical-related activities. It is intended only to address safety and health-related training
requirements applicable to chemical user activities. This chapter applies to DOE Contractors and Field
Organizations who handle or use chemicals and chemical products. This chapter does not apply to:
• Waste operations (the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires training prior to
the generation of waste; see 40 CFR Section 264.16);
• Transportation (training requirements for transporting chemicals are covered in Chapter 4,
Transportation)
• Emergency management (training requirements for emergency management are covered in Chapter
8, Emergency Management)
[NOTE: Waste operations are not included in this consolidation of chemical user safety and health
requirements. Hence, RCRA is not included in this document. However, 10 CFR 851 and RCRA
regulations require training and must be adhered to as appropriate for site/facility operations.]
The information presented here applies to all locations that use chemicals or chemical products. [NOTE:
Throughout this document, the term “chemicals” is used to indicate chemicals or chemical products as
described in Glossary Section.] This chapter consolidates existing, core safety and health requirements
that all sites must follow when engaged in chemical-related activities.
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The requirements included in this chapter come from sources that have different safety purposes. As a
result, some of these requirements may not always be applicable to the work being performed at an
individual site or facility. Users must determine how specific requirements apply to their work and how
they are implemented. The reference sources for the requirements included in this chapter can be used to
determine the applicability of those requirements to the work being performed.
10.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
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10.4 Requirements for Training
Sources12
Consolidated Requirements10, 11
4.1 General Employee Information and Training
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1);
Section 106
29 CFR 1910.1450(f);
NFPA 400, 6.1.4, 6.1.4.2.6;
DOE O 456.1A, Attachment 1
(CRD), Item 3 (Training)
Employers shall provide employees with effective information and
training on hazardous chemicals (including Unbound Engineered
Nanoparticles (UNP) (see definition), covered in DOE O 456.1A) in
their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a
new physical or health hazard is introduced into their work area on
which employees have not previously been trained. Information and
training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g.,
flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals.
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(2) 4.1.1 The frequency of refresher information and training shall be
determined by the employer.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1);
NFPA 430-2004, 4.7.1.2
4.1.2 Chemical-specific information must always be available through
labels and SDSs (or MSDSs).
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) 4.1.3 Information – Employees shall be informed of:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i);
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(i)
4.1.3.1 The contents of 29 CFR Section 1910.1200 and
1910.1450 and their appendices;
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii) 4.1.3.2 Any operations in their work area where hazardous
chemicals are present; and
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii) 4.1.3.3 The location and availability of the written hazard
communication program, including the required list(s) of
hazardous chemicals and SDSs required by this section.
4.1.4 Training – Employee training shall include, at a minimum:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i);
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(A)
4.1.4.1 Methods and observations that may be used to detect the
presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work
area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer,
continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or
odor of chemicals).
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii);
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(B);
NFPA 430, 4.7.2.1;
NFPA 400, 6.1.4.2.1
4.1.4.2 The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the
work area.
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Sources12
Consolidated Requirements10, 11
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii);
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C)
4.1.4.3 The measures employees can take to protect themselves
from these hazards, including specific procedures the
employer has implemented to protect employees from
exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate
work practices, emergency procedures, and PPE to be
used; and
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) 4.1.4.4 The details of the hazard communication program
developed by the employer, including an explanation of
the labeling system and the SDS, and how employees can
obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.
4.2 Chemical Laboratories
29 CFR 1910.1450(f) In addition to the requirements of Section 4.1 above, employees in
chemical laboratories shall also be trained as follows:
29 CFR 1910.1450(f) 4.2.1 Information:
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(ii) 4.2.1.1 The location and availability of the employer’s chemical
hygiene plan;
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(iii) 4.2.1.2 The permissible exposure limits for OSHA-regulated
substances or recommended exposure limits for other
hazardous chemicals where there is no applicable OSHA
standard;
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(iv) 4.2.1.3 Signs and symptoms associated with exposures to
hazardous chemicals used in the laboratory; and
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(3)(v) 4.2.1.4 The location and availability of known reference
material on the hazards, safe handling, storage, and
disposal of hazardous chemicals found in the laboratory
Section 107
including, but not limited to, SDSs received from the
chemical supplier.
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(ii) 4.2.2 Training – The employee shall be trained on the applicable
details of the employer’s written chemical hygiene plan.
4.3 Respirators
29 CFR 1910.134(k) The employer shall provide effective training to employees who are
required to use respirators. The training must be comprehensive,
understandable, and recur at least annually; more often if necessary.
29 CFR 1910.134, App. D 4.3.1 This paragraph also requires the employer to provide the basic
information on respirators found in Appendix D of 29 CFR
Section 1910.134 to all employees who wear respirators,
including those who do so voluntarily (including dust masks).
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) 4.3.2 The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate
knowledge of the following, at a minimum;
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) 4.3.2.1 Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit,
usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective
effect of the respirator;
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii) 4.3.2.2 The limitations and capabilities of the respirator;
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Sources12
Consolidated Requirements10, 11
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iii) 4.3.2.3 How to use the respirator effectively in emergency
situations, including situations in which the respirator
malfunctions;
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iv) 4.3.2.4 How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the
seals of the respirator;
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(v);
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(viii);
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i);
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(v)
4.3.2.5 The procedures are for respirator cleaning,
maintenance, and storage;
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vi) 4.3.2.6 Recognizing medical signs and symptoms that may
limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vii) 4.3.2.7 The general requirements for respiratory protection
found in 29 CFR Section 1910.134.
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(2) 4.3.3 Training shall be conducted in a manner that is understandable
to the employee.
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3) 4.3.4 The employer shall provide the training before requiring the
employee to use a respirator in the workplace.
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(4) 4.3.5 An employer who is able to demonstrate that a new employee
has received training within the last 12 months that addresses
the elements specified in paragraphs 4.3.2.1 through 4.3.2.7
above is not required to repeat such training provided that the
employee can demonstrate knowledge of those elements.
Previous training not provided by the current employer must be
repeated under the auspices of the current employer no later
than 12 months from the date of that previous training.
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5) 4.3.6 Retraining shall be administered annually and when the
following situations occur:
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5)(i) 4.3.6.1 Changes in the workplace or the type of respirator
render previous training obsolete.
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5)(ii) 4.3.6.2 Inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use of
the respirator indicate that the employee has not retained
the requisite understanding or skill.
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5)(iii) 4.3.6.3 Any other situation arises in which retraining appears
necessary to ensure safe respirator use.
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6);
29 CFR 1910.134, App. D
4.3.7 The basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in
Appendix D, shall be provided by the employer in any written
or oral format to employees who wear respirators, when such
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use is not required by 29 CFR Section 1910.134 or by the
employer.
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29 CFR 1910.119 4.4 Highly Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.119(g) 4.4.1 Initial Training
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i) 4.4.1.1 Each employee presently involved in operating a process,
and each employee, before being involved in operating a
newly assigned process, shall be trained in an overview
of the process and in the operating procedures. The
training shall include emphasis on specific safety and
health hazards, emergency operations including
shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the
employee’s job tasks.
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(ii) 4.4.1.2 In lieu of initial training for those employees already
involved in operating a process, an employer may certify
in writing that the employee has the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities to safely carry out the duties and
responsibilities as specified in the operating procedures.
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(2) 4.4.2 Refresher training shall be provided at least every 3 years, and
more often if necessary, to each employee involved in operating a
process to ensure that the employee understands and adheres to
the current operating procedures of the process. The employer, in
consultation with the employees involved in operating the
process, shall determine the appropriate frequency of refresher
training.
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(3) 4.4.3 Training documentation – The employer shall ascertain that each
employee involved in operating a process has received and
understood the training required by this paragraph. The employer
shall prepare a record that contains the identity of the employee,
the date of training, and the means used to verify that the
employee understood the training.
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3) 4.4.4 Contract employers shall:
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(i) 4.4.4.1 Ensure that each contract employee is trained in the work
practices necessary to safely perform his or her job;
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(ii) 4.4.4.2 Ensure that each contract employee is instructed in the
known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards
related to his or her job and the applicable provisions of
the emergency action plan;
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3)(iii) 4.4.4.3 Document that each contract employee has received and
understood the training required by this paragraph. The
contract employer shall prepare a record that contains the
identity of the contract employee, the date of training,
and the means used to verify that the employee
understood the training.
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29 CFR 1910.119(j)(3) 4.4.5 Training for process maintenance activities - The employer shall
train each employee involved in maintaining the on-going
integrity of process equipment in an overview of that process and
its hazards and in the procedures applicable to the employee’s job
tasks to assure that the employee can perform the job tasks in a
safe manner.
29 CFR 1926.21 4.5 Construction Safety Training and Education
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) 4.5.1 The employer51 shall instruct each employee in the recognition
and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable
to his or her work environment to control or eliminate hazards.
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(3) 4.5.2 Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other
harmful substances shall be instructed regarding their safe
handling and use, and be made aware of the potential hazards,
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personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required to
safely handle or use harmful substances.
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(5) 4.5.3 Employees required to handle or use flammable liquids, gases, or
toxic materials shall be instructed in the safe handling and use of
these materials and made aware of the specific requirements
contained in Subparts D, F, and other applicable subparts of 29
CFR Part 1926.
29 CFR 1926.1204(h);
29 CFR 1926.1207
4.5.4 All employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces
shall be instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the
necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and
emergency equipment required. The employer shall comply with
any specific regulations that apply to work in dangerous or
potentially dangerous areas.
4.6 Training requirements for specific materials.
NFPA 55, 4.7 4.6.1 Compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable cylinders –
Persons responsible for or working in the areas where
compressed gases or cryogenic fluids are produced, stored,
handled, or used shall be trained in the chemical and physical
properties of the materials and the appropriate emergency
response.
NFPA 430, 4.7.2.1 and 4.7.2.3;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.7
4.6.2 Storage of liquid and solid oxidizers – Persons involved in
operations where oxidizers are stored shall receive instruction in
handling the materials in a safe manner, including the
manufacturer’s and processor’s recommendations. Particular
attention shall be given to proper disposal of spilled material to
prevent contamination.
51 Employers should avail themselves to the safety and health training program provided by the Secretary of Labor.
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NFPA 432-2002, 4.2;
NFPA 400, 6.1.4, 6.1.4.2
4.6.3 Storage of organic peroxides and other hazardous materials –
Personnel involved in operations in organic peroxide or other
hazardous material storage areas shall be instructed in proper and
safe handling of such materials, proper use of PPE, proper and
safe disposal of spilled material, and proper emergency
procedures. Manufacturers’ instructions shall be consulted for
each specific chemical formulation.
29 CFR 1910.253 4.6.4 Oxygen-fueled gas welding and cutting.
29CFR1910.253(a)(4) 4.6.4.1 Workmen in charge of the oxygen or fuel-gas supply
equipment, including generators, and oxygen or fuel-gas
distribution piping systems shall be instructed and judged
competent by their employers before being left in charge.
Rules and instructions covering the operation and
maintenance of oxygen or fuel-gas supply equipment,
including generators, and oxygen or fuel-gas distribution
piping systems shall be readily available.
29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(ii) 4.6.4.2 Regulators shall be repaired only by skilled mechanics
with appropriate training.
29 CFR 1910.1003-1016;
29 CFR 1926.1103-1116
4.6.5 OSHA’s regulated carcinogens – non-laboratory use of the
following 13 carcinogens requires additional training, as
prescribed in sections 4.6.5.1 and 4.6.5.2 below.
• 4-Nitrobiphenyl (CAS No.) 92933;
• alpha-Naphthylamine, CAS No. 134327;
• Methyl chloromethyl ether, CAS No. 107302;
• 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts) CAS No. 91941;
• bis-Chloromethyl ether, CAS No. 542881;
• beta-Naphthylamine, CAS No. 91598;
• Benzidine, CAS No. 92875;
• 4-Aminodiphenyl, CAS No. 92671;
• Ethyleneimine, CAS No. 151564;
• beta-Propiolactone, CAS No. 57578;
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• 2-Acetylaminofluorene, CAS No. 53963;
• 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene, CAS No. 60117;
• N-Nitrosodimethylamine, CAS No. 62759.
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i) 4.6.5.1 Each employee prior to being authorized to enter a
regulated area (see definition), shall receive a training
and indoctrination program including, but not necessarily
limited to:
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(A) 4.6.5.1.1 The nature of the carcinogenic hazards of a
carcinogen addressed by this section, including
local and systemic toxicity;
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(B) 4.6.5.1.2 The specific nature of the operation involving
carcinogen addressed by this section that could
result in exposure;
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29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(C) 4.6.5.1.3 The purpose for and application of the medical
surveillance program, including, as appropriate,
methods of self-examination;
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(D) 4.6.5.1.4 The purpose for and application of
decontamination practices and purposes;
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(E) 4.6.5.1.5 The purpose for and significance of emergency
practices and procedures;
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(F) 4.6.5.1.6 The employee’s specific role in emergency
procedures;
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(G) 4.6.5.1.7 Specific information to aid the employee in
recognition and evaluation of conditions and
situations that may result in the release of a
carcinogen addressed by this section;
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(H) 4.6.5.1.8 The purpose for and application of specific first
aid procedures and practices;
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(i)(I) 4.6.5.1.9 A review of this section at the employee’s first
training and indoctrination program and annually
thereafter.
29 CFR 1910.1003(e)(4)(ii) 4.6.5.2 Specific emergency procedures shall be prescribed, and
posted, and employees shall be familiarized with their
terms, and rehearsed in their application.
4.6.6 Other specific chemicals. In addition to the chemical safety
training requirements for the materials above, there are also
training requirements for other specific chemicals, as shown in
the following. Details can be found in the specific citations.
29 CFR 1910.1045(o) 4.6.6.1 Acrylonitrile (also see 29 CFR 1926.1145)
29 CFR 1910.1018(o) 4.6.6.2 Arsenic, inorganic (also see 29 CFR 1926.1118)
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7) 4.6.6.3 Asbestos (also see 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9))
29 CFR 1910.1028(j)(3) 4.6.6.4 Benzene (also see 29 CFR 1926.1128)
10 CFR 850.37 4.6.6.5 Beryllium
29 CFR 1910.1051(j)(2) 4.6.6.6 1,3-Butadiene
29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4) 4.6.6.7 Cadmium (also see 29 CFR 1926.1127(m)(4))
29 CFR 1910.1044(n) 4.6.6.8 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
(also see 29 CFR 1926.1144)
29 CFR 1910.1047(j)(3) 4.6.6.9 Ethylene oxide (also see 29 CFR 1926.1147)
29 CFR 1910.1048(n) 4.6.6.10 Formaldehyde (also see 29 CFR 1926.1148)
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1) 4.6.6.11 Lead (also see 29 CFR 1926.62(l))
29 CFR 1910.1052(1) 4.6.6.12 Methylene chloride (also see 29 CFR 1926.1152)
29 CFR 1910.1050(k)(4) 4.6.6.13 Methylenedianiline (also see 29 CFR 1926.60(l)(3))
29 CFR 1910.1017(j) 4.6.6.14 Vinyl chloride (also see 29 CFR 1926.1117)
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29 CFR 1910.1052(1) 4.6.6.12 Methylene chloride (also see 29 CFR 1926.1152)
29 CFR 1910.1050(k)(4) 4.6.6.13 Methylenedianiline (also see 29 CFR 1926.60(l)(3))
29 CFR 1910.1017(j) 4.6.6.14 Vinyl chloride (also see 29 CFR 1926.1117)
See the specific standards listed for
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each chemical above for the source
of the requirements listed in the
sections that follow.
4.6.6.15 General training requirements52 for 14 chemicals listed
above:
4.6.6.15.1 Training shall be provided at the time of
initial assignment, or upon institution of the
training program, and at least annually
thereafter.
4.6.6.15.2 The employer shall assure that each
employee is informed of the following:
• The information contained in the appendices
in each of the specific chemical requirements
cited;53
• The quantity, location, manner of use,
release, or storage, and the specific nature of
operations that could result in exposure, as
well as any necessary protective steps;
• The purpose, proper use, cleaning,
maintenance, storage, and limitations of
respirators and personal protective clothing;
• The purpose for, and a description of, the
medical surveillance program required by the
chemical-specific regulations cited;
• The emergency procedures developed, as
required by the chemical-specific regulations
cited;
• Engineering and work practice controls, their
function, and the employee’s relationship to
these controls; and a review of the chemical-
specific regulations cited.
4.6.6.15.3 The employer shall make a copy of the
specific chemical standard and its appendices
readily available to all affected employees.
52 This section contains a summary of the training requirements that are common to most of the chemicals listed. The exact
requirements for each chemical may vary, and the chemical specific regulation cited should be reviewed for specific training
details.
53 These appendices contain additional information regarding the chemicals’ physical and chemical properties, safety and health
data, medical surveillance, emergency actions, etc.
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4.7 Oxidizers and Other Hazardous Materials
NFPA 430, 4.7.2.1;
NFPA 400, 15.2.11.7;
NFPA 400, 6.1.4
4.7.1 Persons responsible for operating or maintaining oxidizer or other
hazardous material storage areas shall be trained on the
compatibility of materials being stored there.
NFPA 430, 4.7.3;
NFPA 400, 6.1.4.2.3, 6.1.4.5
4.7.2 Persons responsible for operating or maintaining storage areas
with quantities above permitted levels shall be trained to meet
all the requirements in 29 CFR Section 1910.120, Hazardous
Waste Operations and Emergency Response, and the technician
level in NFPA 472 for professional competence of responders to
hazardous materials events.
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10.5 Source Documents
NFPA 55 (2015), Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 400 (2015), Hazardous Materials Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 430 (2004), Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers; Replaced by NFPA 400 Chapter 15
NFPA 432 (2002), Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations; Replaced by NFPA 400 Chapter 14
NFPA 472 (2017), Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass
Destruction Incidents, 2017 ed.
DOE O 456.1A (7-15-2016), The Safe Handling of Unbound Engineered Nanoparticles
10 CFR 850, Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection
29 CFR 1910.253, Oxygen-fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
29 CFR 1910.1001, Asbestos
29 CFR 1910.1003, 13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.)
29 CFR 1910.1017, Vinyl Chloride
29 CFR 1910.1018, Inorganic Arsenic
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29 CFR 1910.1025, Lead
29 CFR 1910.1027, Cadmium
29 CFR 1910.1028, Benzene
29 CFR 1910.1044, 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane
29 CFR 1910.1045, Acrylonitrile
29 CFR 1910.1047, Ethylene Oxide
29 CFR 1910.1048, Formaldehyde
29 CFR 1910.1050, Methylenedianiline
29 CFR 1910.1051, 1,3-Butadiene
29 CFR 1910.1052, Methylene Chloride
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
29 CFR 1926.21, Safety Training and Education
29 CFR 1926.1204, Permit-required Confined Space Program
29 CFR 1926.1207, Training
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Complete List of Sources 54
ANSI Z49.1 (2012), Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
CGA C-7 (2014), Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases
CGA G-1 (2015), Acetylene
CGA P-1 (2015), Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
DOE (July 1999), Guidelines on Export Control and Nonproliferation
DEAR 48 CFR 970.5223-1 Integration of Environment, Safety and Health into Work Planning and
Execution
DOE-PPL Issue Number 970-3, Revision 1, February-3-1998
DOE O 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, August-11-2016
DOE O 225.1B, Accident Investigations
DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety
DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations, November-29-2010
DOE O 460.1D, Hazardous Materials Packaging and Transportation Safety, December-20-2016
DOE O 456.1A, The Safe Handling of Unbound Engineered Nanoparticles, July-15-2016
DOE O 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment, February-11-2011
DOE-STD-1066-99, Fire Protection (1999)
DOE-STD-1066-2016, Fire Protection, December-22-2016
DOE-STD-1027-92, Hazard Categorization and Accident Analysis Techniques for Compliance with DOE
O 5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports
DOE-STD-1120- 2016, Preparation of Documented Safety Analysis for Decommissioning and
Environmental Restoration Activities, March-15-2016
DOE-STD-3009-94, Preparation Guide for U.S. DOE Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Safety Analysis
Reports
DOE-STD-3009-2014, Preparation of Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Safety Analysis,
November-12-2014
DOE-STD-3011- 2016, Preparation of Documented Safety Analysis for Interim Operations at DOE
Nuclear Facilities, January-22-2016
54 ANSI, CGA, and NFPA requirements require user subscription to a prescribed service in order to access these organizations’
source requirements.
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DOE-NA-STD-3016-2016, Hazard Analysis Reports for Nuclear Explosive Operations (September-06-
2016) Executive Order 12344 (February-3-1982), Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program,
47 Federal Register 4979.
Federal Standard 123 (or FED-STD-123), Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Federal Standard 313 (or FED-STD-313), Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, and Disposal Data
for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities
The Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Guidelines for the Export of Nuclear Material, Equipment
and Technology, INFCIRC 254, Part 1 (Rev 13, November-8-2016)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-related Dual-use
Equipment, Materials, Software and Related Technology, INFCIRC 254, Part 2 (Rev.10, November-8-
2016)
NFPA 1 (2005), Uniform Fire Code, 2006 ed.
NFPA 1 (2014), Fire Code, 2015 ed.
NFPA 30 (2003), Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2003 ed.
NFPA 30 (2014), Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2015 ed.
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NFPA 45 (2004), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2004 ed.
NFPA 45 (2014), Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2015 ed.
NFPA 51 (2001), Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding,
Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2002 ed.
NFPA 51 (2012), Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding,
Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013 ed.
NFPA 55 (1997), Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed and Liquefied Gases in
Portable Cylinders, 1998 ed.
NFPA 55 (2015), Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 400 (2015), Hazardous Materials Code, 2016 ed.
NFPA 430 (2004), Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, 2004 ed.
NFPA 432 (2002), Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations, 2002 ed.
NFPA 471 (2002), Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials, 2002 ed.
NFPA 472 (2012), Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass
Destruction Incidents, 2013 ed. NFPA 472 (2017), Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous
Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2018 ed.
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NFPA 484 (2014), Standard for Combustible Metals 2015 ed.
NFPA 704 (2016), Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency
Response, 2017 ed.
NFPA 1620 (2014), Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, 2015 ed.
NFPA 5000 (2014), Building Construction and Safety Code, 2015 ed.
Public Law 91-596 (12/29/70), The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1970
Public Law 98-525 (10/19/84), Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1985, Title XVI; also, called
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of
1985
Public Law 113-40 (10/02/2013), Helium Stewardship Act of 2013
Secretary of Energy Memorandum, November 12, 1999, Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency
Leadership Goals for Fiscal Year 2000 and Beyond
10 CFR 110, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material
10 CFR 810, Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities
10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management
10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection
10 CFR 850, Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program
10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
10 CFR 1021, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
15 CFR Chapter VII, Subchapter C (Parts 730 to 774), Export Administration Regulations; in particular,
15 CFR 734, Scope of the Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR 744, Control Policy: End-User and
End-Use Based, and 15 CFR 774, The Commerce Control List
21 CFR 1316, Administrative Functions, Practices, and Procedures
22 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter M (Parts 120-130), International Traffic in Arms Regulations; in particular,
22 CFR 121, The United States Munitions List
27 CFR 22.41, Application for Industrial Alcohol User Permit
29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards
29 CFR 1910.6, Incorporation by Reference
29 CFR 1910.38, Emergency Action Plans
29 CFR 1910.39, Fire Prevention Plans
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29 CFR 1910.101, Compressed Gases (general requirements)
29 CFR 1910.102, Acetylene
29 CFR 1910.103, Hydrogen
29 CFR 1910.104, Oxygen
29 CFR 1910.105, Nitrous oxide
29 CFR 1910.106, Flammable Liquids
29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
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29 CFR 1910.132, General requirements (Personal Protective Equipment)
29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection
29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces
29 CFR 1910.253, Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
29 CFR 1910.1001, Asbestos
29 CFR 1910.1003, 13 Carcinogens (4-nitrobiphenyl, etc.)
29 CFR 1910.1004, alpha-Naphthylamine
29 CFR 1910.1006, Methyl chloromethyl ether
29 CFR 1910.1007, 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine (and its salts)
29 CFR 1910.1008, bis-Chloromethyl ether
29 CFR 1910.1009, beta-Naphthylamine
29 CFR 1910.1010, Benzidine
29 CFR 1910.1011, 4-Aminodiphenyl
29 CFR 1910.1012, Ethyleneimine
29 CFR 1910.1013, beta-Propiolactone
29 CFR 1910.1014, 2-Acetylaminofluorene
29 CFR 1910.1015, 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene
29 CFR 1910.1016, N-Nitrosodimethylamine
29 CFR 1910.1017, Vinyl Chloride
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29 CFR 1910.1018, Inorganic Arsenic
29 CFR 1910.1020, Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
29 CFR 1910.1025, Lead
29 CFR 1910.1027, Cadmium
29 CFR 1910.1028, Benzene
29 CFR 1910.1044, 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane
29 CFR 1910.1045, Acrylonitrile
29 CFR 1910.1047, Ethylene Oxide
29 CFR 1910.1048, Formaldehyde
29 CFR 1910.1050, Methylenedianiline
29 CFR 1910.1051, 1,3-Butadiene
29 CFR 1910.1052, Methylene Chloride
29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication
29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories
29 CFR 1926.21, Safety Training and Education
29 CFR 1926.65, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
29 CFR 1926.350, Gas Welding and Cutting
40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
40 CFR 61.156, (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) Cross-reference to other
asbestos regulations
40 CFR 63, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories
40 CFR 68, Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions
40 CFR 82, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone
40 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Solid Wastes (Parts 239-282)
40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
40 CFR 273, Standards for Universal Waste Management
40 CFR 302.4, Designation of Hazardous Substances
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40 CFR 355, Emergency Planning and Notification
40 CFR 370, Hazardous Chemical Reporting Community Right-To-Know
40 CFR 761, Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use
Prohibitions
40 CFR 763, Asbestos
40 CFR 1500-1518, Chapter V - Council on Environmental Quality
41 CFR 101, Federal Property Management Regulations (Parts 101-1 to 101-99); in particular, Subchapter
H (Parts 101-42 to 101-99)
41 CFR 101-26.602, Federal Property Management Regulations --Procurement sources other than GSA --
Fuels and packaged petroleum products obtained from or through the Defense Logistics Agency
41 CFR 101-27.2, Management of Shelf-Life Materials
41 CFR 102, Federal Management Regulation (Parts 102-2 to 102-197); in particular, 41 CFR 102-36,
Disposition of Excess Personal Property [NOTE: This Part is cross-referenced by 41 CFR 101-43,
Utilization of Personal Property, which is no longer in print], and 41 CFR 102-37, Donation of Surplus
Personal Property [NOTE: This Part is cross-referenced by 41 CFR 101-44, Donation of Personal
Property, which is no longer in print]
41 CFR 109, Department of Energy Property Management Regulations; in particular, Subchapter H,
Utilization and disposal (Parts 109-42 to 109-50)
43 CFR Part 3195, Helium Contracts
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48 CFR, Federal Acquisition Regulations System
48 CFR, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations System: (Chapters 1 and 9)
48 CFR Section 52.208-8, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Required Sources for Helium and Helium
Usage Data
48 CFR 952.223-78, Sustainable Acquisition Program
48 CFR 970, DOE Management and Operating Contracts
48 CFR 970.5223-7, Sustainable Acquisition Program
49 CFR 171-180, (Subtitle B, Chapter 1, Subchapter C), Hazardous Materials Regulations
42 USC 6901 – 6992(k), The Solid Waste Disposal Act of October 21, 1976, as amended
42 USC 13101 – 13109, The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
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Appendix A: Chapter Overviews
Chapter 1: Hazard Analysis
This chapter consolidates existing DOE and other federal safety and health requirements and national
standards that address the identification of chemical hazards. State and local code requirements are not
included. The consolidated requirements addressed here apply to all locations involved in the storage and
use of chemicals and chemical products (see definition).
While this chapter is very short, its importance cannot be overstated. Several objectives of the hazard
analysis requirements consolidated in this chapter include the:
• Identification and analysis of potential hazards so that appropriate preventive and mitigative measures
can be taken to protect workers and the general public;
• Communication of hazards and associated controls to workers;
• Identification of the presence and magnitude of certain hazards to determine the applicability of
relevant safety standards (e.g., threshold quantities established in certain Federal regulations).
This chapter is divided into two sections. The first section, 4.1, contains a consolidation of requirements
for hazard analysis and communication associated with the general use of chemicals. Section 4.2 details
consolidated requirements for analyzing hazards when certain hazardous operations are involved. This
section is similar to section 4.1, but contains more specificity and additional rigor regarding hazard analysis
methods and documentation.
Key to this chapter is the recognition that hazard identification, though generally implied rather than being
directly stated, is an underlying principle of hazard analysis, since without first being properly identified,
hazards cannot be analyzed or evaluated for ultimate mitigation.
Chapter 2: Chemical Acquisition
This chapter covers those existing DOE and other federal requirements that govern the acquisition of
chemicals, and applies to all locations involved in the storage and use of chemicals and chemical products
(see definition). State and local requirements are not included. It consolidates direct health and safety-
related acquisition requirements applicable to the procurement of chemicals and summarizes implied
requirements for the acquisition of chemicals and chemical products that are included in various regulations
and standards but are not directly mandated by them. This chapter is divided into eight major sections.
Each section of the chapter contains consolidated requirements for the procurement of a specific class or
type of chemical or chemical product.
Section 4.1 of this chapter consolidates general health and safety requirements that must be addressed when
chemicals are procured. The remaining sections of this chapter consolidate additional non-safety and
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health-related acquisition requirements for specific classes of chemicals and chemical products and are
provided for informational purposes only. Section 4.2 consolidates requirements for the procurement of
alcohol, section 4.3 requirements for the procurement and usage of helium, section 4.4 requirements for fuel
and petroleum, section 4.5 requirements for arms and ammunition, section 4.6 requirements for DOE-
specific materials (heavy water, precious metals, lithium), and 4.7 requirements for controlled substances.
Section 4.8 directs DOE contractors to implement the DOE Sustainable Acquisition Program.
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The first section includes general requirements that are applicable to all chemical procurements. Key to this
chapter are the requirements for hazard identification and analysis before purchasing chemicals that are
consolidated in sections:
• 4.1.1 – Pre-purchase hazard identification and analysis.
• 4.1.2 – Pre-purchase evaluation for lower hazard or lower environmental impact.
• 4.1.3 – Pre-purchase determination of packaging and transportation requirements.
• 4.1.4 – Dissemination of hazards information to those individuals or groups which may be involved in
the receiving, storage, use, or disposal of the chemicals.
• 4.1.5 – Availability of the manufacturer’s SDS for those individuals or groups that may be involved in
the receiving, storage, use, or disposal of the chemicals.
It is important to note that, as with all of the requirements consolidated in this document, those associated
with the acquisition of all classes of chemicals are consistent with DOE’s General Duty Clause contained
in
*
10 CFR Section 851.10, which requires employers to protect their employees from all recognized
hazards in the workplace that are causing or have the potential to cause death or serious physical harm to
workers.
* 29 USC 654(a)(1)
Chapter 3: Inventory and Tracking
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing chemical user safety and health requirements that address
the inventory and tracking of chemicals and chemical products. It addresses relevant DOE and federal
chemical-related regulations and national standards applicable to all locations involved in the storage and
use of chemicals and chemical products (see definition) and excludes state and local code requirements.
Key to this chapter is its inclusion of the many regulations and standards for which an inventory and
tracking system is an implied requirement that is necessary for proper compliance. Of additional
importance in this regard is that whether direct or implied, requirements for the inventory and tracking of
all classes of chemicals are consistent with the General Duty Clause in 10 CFR Section 851.10
*
which
requires employers to protect their employees from all recognized hazards in the workplace that are causing
or have the potential to cause death or serious physical harm to workers.
This chapter is divided into two major sections. The first section, 4.1, includes requirements that are
directly applicable to the inventory and tracking of all chemicals. The second section, 4.2, consolidates
additional, implied requirements specific to various health and safety regulations.
Section 4.1 consolidates the inventory and tracking requirements for the workplace, and includes specific
regulatory reporting requirements. Section 4.2 consolidates those requirements that do not directly require
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an inventory of hazardous chemicals, but for which use of a chemical inventory and tracking system would
be necessary for compliance with mandatory standards, or would facilitate compliance.
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The requirements covered include those for:
• Emergency plans and Fire Prevention plans (4.2.1);
• Worker exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories (4.2.2);
• Exposure and medical records (4.2.3);
• Hazard assessment in Emergency Management (4.2.4);
• DOE Federal and Contractor worker protection programs (4.2.5);
• Process Safety Management (4.2.6);
• Facility Safety and building codes (4.2.7 and 4.2.8);
• DOE Acquisition Regulations (4.2.9);
• Nuclear Safety Management (4.2.10);
• Chemical Accident Prevention (4.2.11);
• Emergency Planning Notification (4.2.12);
• National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (4.2.13); and
• Protection of Stratospheric Ozone (4.2.14).
*29 USC 654(a)(1)
Chapter 4: On-Site Chemical Transportation
This chapter identifies and consolidates existing user safety and health requirements found in DOE and
other federal chemical-related safety and health regulations and national standards (especially those of the
CGA) applicable to all locations involved in the on-site transport of chemicals and chemical products (see
definition). This includes hazardous materials offered for transportation on-site and the packaging,
labeling, or marking of hazardous materials for transportation on-site. State and local codes and
requirements are not included.
On-site transportation of chemicals is regulated by DOE and other federal hazardous materials regulations,
site-specific documents, DOE Orders, and other federal regulations applicable to the transport of specific
materials. Section 4.1 consolidates these requirements for the on-site transfers of hazardous materials and
addresses acceptable alternatives for sites’ compliance with the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Section 4.2 consolidates the requirements for on-site transport of specific materials, including compressed-
gas cylinders, cryogenic liquid containers, and acetylene cylinders. This section covers such subjects as
cylinder construction, labeling and marking, securing and lifting, and protection caps.
Of particular note in this chapter is that the CGA uses the word “should” for its non-mandatory
requirements. To the extent regulations and DOE Orders incorporate CGA documents by reference, these
requirements may be mandatory. Of additional note in this chapter is that packaging and transportation
safety requirements apply to the purchasers of hazardous chemicals when they subsequently transfer those
chemicals to another location. For on-site transfers, DOE requirements apply; for off-site transfers, DOT
rules apply.
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Chapter 5: Chemical Storage
This chapter covers those existing DOE and other federal requirements and national standards that govern
the storage of chemicals and chemical products (see definition). State and local requirements are not
included. The consolidated requirements addressed here apply to all locations involved in the storage and
use of chemicals and chemical products. The chapter is divided into six major sections. Section 4.1
consolidates general storage requirements for chemicals and chemical products, section 4.2 requirements
specific to compressed gases and cryogenic fluids, section 4.3 requirements for flammable and combustible
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liquids, section 4.4 requirements for oxidizers, 4.5 requirements for organic peroxides and 4.6
requirements for other hazardous materials covered in NFPA 400.
The first section (4.1) includes general requirements that are applicable to all areas where chemicals and
chemical products are stored. Consolidated requirements concerning quantity limits for each class of
chemicals stored in an area and how chemical storage areas must be identified and constructed are
addressed in sections 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.7, and 4.1.9. Storage and use in new facilities are managed either in
terms of the Maximum Allowable Quantities (MAQs) per control area for various chemical classes, as
specified in the applicable Fire Code (or NFPA codes) or by the use of specific building controls when the
stored amounts exceed MAQs. To help manage warehousing operations in older facilities that cannot be
modified to accommodate multiple control areas, the last NFPA code editions in effect prior to adoption of
the control area concept are identified by the year of issue, when citing an applicable standard.
This chapter also consolidates various requirements for special signage issues associated with the storage of
chemicals. For example, there are specific requirements for “No Smoking” signs for chemical storage areas
(4.1.4 and 4.1.4.1); hazard identification signs for areas storing compressed gases and cryogenic fluids
(4.2.1); and signs conspicuously identifying areas where either oxidizers (4.4.1) or organic peroxides (4.5.1)
are stored. Requirements for these signs are primarily intended for visitors and for emergency responders
who must be apprised of the hazards that are present when they respond to an upset condition. Other
requirements that are consolidated in this chapter are those that address security at chemical storage areas.
These are intended to prevent unauthorized entry (4.1.3) and relate to issues such as terrorism, illegal drug
manufacturing, and malevolent acts.
Compatible chemical storage is a subject that involves both the storage area and those chemicals being
stored. Not only must chemicals be stored to ensure against their reaction with other chemicals (4.1.7.2,
4.2.6, 4.2.6.1, 4.5.3, 4.6.8), but to ensure that they do not come into contact with incompatible building
materials or be stored in incompatible secondary containers (4.1.7.1, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 4.5.3). While the term
“incompatible” is used in broad terms in the regulatory literature, the overall intent is to prevent chemicals
from interacting in such a way that additional hazards are created. These additional hazards could range
from such things as fire or explosion hazards arising from interacting chemicals to reactions with containers
that could result in product leakage or the creation of new hazards (e.g., toxic products or flammable
gases). It is important to note that requirements for compatible chemical storage apply to all classes of
chemicals – not just to those that are described in selected requirement sources (e.g., flammable liquids,
compressed gases, cryogenic fluids oxidizers, and organic peroxides). The compatible storage of all
classes of chemicals is consistent with DOE’s General Duty Clause contained in 10 CFR Section 851.10
*
,
which requires employers to protect their employees from all recognized hazards in the workplace that are
causing or have the potential to cause death or serious physical harm to workers.
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Other requirements consolidated in this chapter include those regarding the proper and secure labeling of
chemicals in storage areas to ensure that each stored chemical is clearly identified (4.1.6), as well as those
requirements relating to housekeeping issues intended to minimize potential spills and other accidents
(4.1.10). The consolidated requirements for the storage of those chemicals that may generate additional
hazards upon prolonged storage (4.1.8) is meant to effectively manage time-sensitive chemicals such as
peroxide formers (e.g., diethyl ether) as well as those chemicals whose containers could degrade or that
may otherwise become more hazardous over time. Other general requirements consolidated in this
chapter address compatibility issues for the storage of specific classes of chemicals.
Of special interest in this chapter are those consolidated requirements intended to protect users of these
chemicals from the safety and health hazards associated with the potential energy present in compressed-
gas systems (4.2.3); temperature requirements for compressed gases (4.2.5), oxidizers (4.4.5), and organic
peroxides (4.5.6); storage cabinets used for the storage of toxic and highly toxic gases (4.2.13), flammable
and combustible liquids (4.3.15), and organic peroxides (4.5.7, 4.5.8, 4.5.9); and required limits on
quantities of various chemical types or classes that can be stored in each storage area (4.2.7 through
4.2.10, 4.3.14, and 4.3.15). Finally, Section 4.6 points to specific chapters in NFPA 400, Hazardous
Materials Code for storage requirements pertaining to ammonium nitrate and chemical classes such as
flammable solids, pyrophoric, water-reactive, corrosives, toxic and highly toxic solids and liquids, and
unstable reactive materials.
*29 USC 654(a)(1)
Chapter 6: Hazard Control
This chapter consolidates existing DOE and other federal safety and health requirements and national
standards that address the control of the hazards associated with chemicals and chemical products (see
definition). The consolidated requirements addressed here apply to all locations involved in the use of
chemicals and chemical products. State and local code requirements are not included.
Of particular note in this chapter are hazard identification requirements because successful control of
chemical hazards begins with the timely and accurate identification of those hazards.
The requirements consolidated in this chapter are divided into seven major sections. The first section, 4.1,
addresses requirements for the implementation of a hazard prevention and abatement process and an
industrial hygiene program.
Section 4.2 consolidates the requirements for control of hazardous operations (see definition), including
written operating procedures, safety equipment and engineering controls, safe work practices, and fire
prevention and fire protection.
Section 4.3 addresses the requirements for the control of chemicals used in laboratories, including
particularly hazardous substances. The requirements consolidated in this section include those that
address the preparation of a chemical hygiene plan; fire hazard classification; fire protection plans and
equipment; special protections for explosives; the handling, transfer, and transport of flammable, reactive,
or toxic chemicals and compressed gases in laboratories; and additional laboratory safety controls.
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Section 4.4 consolidates requirements for controlling the hazards associated with operations involving the
use of flammable and combustible liquids. Topics include: controlling ignition sources (e.g., smoking,
welding, cutting, and other spark-producing operations); work with various classes of liquids and capacity
control; safety cans; fire protection equipment; alarms; and dispensing and transfer methods.
Section 4.5 addresses requirements for the safe use of compressed gases, including labeling, temperature
control, cylinder valves and caps, electrical protection, cylinder placement and protection, pressure
regulators, cylinder transportation, hoses and connections, manifolds, gauges, leaking cylinders, and
specific requirements for acetylene, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Section 4.6 references the requirement sources for additional controls for the hazards associated with 35
chemicals such as acrylonitrile, benzene, lead, vinyl chloride and zirconium.
The key theme of this chapter is that the timely and proper implementation of the requirements
consolidated here will greatly reduce the probability of a chemical incident and the associated risk of harm
to employees, property, the public, or the environment.
Finally, Section 4.7 references NFPA 400 chapters for additional controls or special provisions applicable
to specific hazard classes when the storage and/or use amounts exceed the Maximum Allowable Quantities
(MAQs) per control area.
Chapter 7: Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization
This chapter addresses existing DOE and federal chemical-related safety and health requirements
applicable to user activities as they relate to pollution prevention and waste minimization. It applies to all
locations involved in the use of chemicals and chemical products (see definition). This chapter includes
requirements found in 42 USC, 40 CFR, various Executive Orders and DOE Orders. Note that it does not
include EPA reporting requirements for regulatory compliance, nor does it include State and local
requirements.
The sections of this chapter consolidate requirements for:
• 4.1 – the establishment of pollution prevention and waste minimization policies;
• 4.2 – the elements and drivers for environmental sustainability programs;
• 4.3 and 4.4 – utilizing Environmental Managemental Systems (EMS) in setting Site Sustainability Plan
goals and targets for environmental performance [e.g., pollution prevention at the source, waste
minimization by reuse or recycling, reduction in the acquisition, use, or disposal of toxic and
environmentally hazardous chemicals];
• 4.5 – the use of sustainable acquisition and purchasing activity to implement and support goals of the
greenhouse gas reduction program and to maximize the use of safe alternatives to ozone-depleting
substances; and
• 4.6 – completion of an annual toxic chemical release form under the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act, which must include a source reduction and recycling report.
Of key importance in the intent of the requirements consolidated in this chapter is the integration of
pollution prevention and waste minimization into planning, execution, and evaluation of all site activities.
A major message of this chapter is that safety and health programs and environmental pollution prevention
programs are usually mutually beneficial and their requirements are frequently mutually inclusive.
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Requirements included here provide the context in which the chemical user incorporates pollution
prevention into every phase of work, such as planning, acquisition, operations, waste management and
disposal, and the continuous improvement in managing a site’s chemical-related activities to achieve the
goals of pollution prevention and waste minimization.
Chapter 8: Emergency Management
This chapter consolidates existing DOE and federal safety and health requirements and national standards
that govern the management of emergencies involving chemicals. State and local requirements are not
included. The requirements included here apply to all locations that use chemicals or chemical products
(see definition). If a DOE site or facility engages in activities that involve chemicals, that site or facility
must comply with the requirements that are referenced and consolidated in this chapter.
The chapter is divided into seven major sections that consolidate requirements for: the development of
emergency response plans (Section 4.1); training (Section 4.2); emergency response plan implementation
(Section 4.3); additional requirements for emergencies involving significant quantities of hazardous
chemicals (Section 4.4); emergency response equipment (Section 4.5); medical support for chemical
emergencies (Section 4.6); and post-incident actions (Section 4.7).
The requirements consolidated in section 4.1 are key to conducting a successful emergency response. They
address the basic elements of the written emergency response plan, including a hazards survey; pre-
emergency planning and coordination with other government agencies (local, state, and federal); criteria for
emergency recognition; personnel titles and roles; emergency shutdown procedures and responsibilities;
re-entry plans; security; and evacuation plans.
Section 4.2 covers the knowledge, abilities, and training required for specific emergency responders and
their roles in an emergency (e.g., first responders, incident commander, hazardous materials technicians and
specialists, safety officer, and other skilled support personnel). This section also consolidates the
requirements for general employee training and drills, emergency response training, refresher training
courses, and emergency training exercises.
Section 4.3 consolidates the requirements for implementing the emergency response plan commensurate
with existing hazards. These requirements include those that address, for example, immediate corrective
and mitigating actions; specific actions that must be taken by the Incident Commander; the use of backup
personnel; the use of SCBAs; notification of the LEPC and the specific information that must be included
in that notification; when to suspend certain operations due to immediate danger to life or health; and
details regarding the release of information that must be provided to the public.
Section 4.4 covers the additional requirements for situations involving significant quantities of hazardous
chemicals, (i.e., those that exceed the lowest of the threshold quantities listed in the OSHA standard 29
CFR Section 1910.119, or the EPA Rules found at 40 CFR Section 68.130 or 40 CFR Part 355. These
requirements address, for example, categorizing and classifying emergencies based on the potential
severity of the consequences; additional details regarding emergency planning notification and increased
involvement with the LEPC; calculations of threshold planning quantities for solids and mixtures;
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provisions to adequately assess potential consequences on- and offsite; a documented training exercise
program with specific objectives and a critique process; and a written, detailed emergency notification
program for employees, the public, and local, state, and federal agencies.
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Section 4.5 consolidates requirements for the availability and use of emergency equipment and facilities
such as a system to rapidly notify and evacuate employees; operable and appropriate PPE, including totally-
encapsulating chemical protective suits, respirators and other breathing apparatus; and other requirements
for the selection and use of emergency response PPE.
Section 4.6 consolidates the requirements for medical support for chemical emergencies. It includes
requirements for medical planning and treatment for mass-casualty situations; immediate medical
consultation and surveillance; baseline physical examinations for hazardous materials response team
members and hazardous materials specialists; specifications for the treatment of emergency response
employees; and other detailed requirements for emergency response personnel and other employee medical
programs and records.
Finally, Section 4.7 consolidates post-incident requirements, including decontamination and cleanup;
notifications; final reports; investigations of root causes and corrective actions; and rapid response to external
evaluation and assessment findings.
Chapter 9: Chemical Disposition
This chapter consolidates existing DOE and federal safety and health requirements and national standards
that address the disposition of chemicals and chemical products (with the exception of nuclear materials
and radiological materials) when they are no longer needed at a DOE site. State and local requirements
are not included.
This chapter applies to all locations involved in the storage or use of chemicals and chemical products (see
definition). An important point of this chapter is that these consolidated requirements apply until the time
the chemicals are identified as solid waste for final disposal (see definition) under the provisions of the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
The requirements consolidated in this chapter are derived primarily from DOE and federal property
management regulations, and are captured in 10 major sections:
• 4.1 Disposition of Excess (or Surplus) Chemicals
• 4.2 Utilization of Excess Chemicals
• 4.3 Off-site Transfer to Other Federal Agencies
• 4.4 Donation or Sale of Surplus Chemicals to the Public
• 4.5 Donation or Sale of Surplus Hazardous Materials to Public Agencies
• 4.6 Sale of Hazardous Materials to Public Bodies
• 4.7 Abandonment or Destruction of Surplus Hazardous Materials
• 4.8 Disposition of Special Types of Hazardous Materials
• 4.9 Utilization and Disposition of Hazardous Materials that are Radioactively or Chemically
Contaminated
• 4.10 Storage and Handling of Excess or Surplus Chemicals
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Sections 4.1 through 4.9 address various methods available for the disposition of excess or surplus
chemicals, and Appendices A and B provide explanatory and supporting material associated with the
requirements consolidated in this chapter.
Two key aspects (Section 4.1.3) pertinent to the disposition of a chemical product are:
Identifying actual or potential hazards, and documenting that information with an SDS (or MSDS) or HMIS
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record, if available. In the absence of either document, an SDS-equivalent document (consistent with the
SDS content requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR Section 1910.1200, must
be prepared by the DOE site. It is important to note that an SDS or equivalent hazard identification
document must accompany all offsite transfers, donations, and sales.
Appendix A, including Table A-1, summarizes the sequential steps that constitute the typical disposition
process: screening within the DOE complex (Section 4.2.1), screening for utilization at other federal
agencies (Sections 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 4.3), donations to approved state organizations (Sections 4.4 and 4.5),
and sales to the public (Sections 4.4 and 4.6). Available disposition routes are limited by the hazard, risk,
or value characteristics of the chemical.
Table A-2 in Appendix A displays disposition options for chemicals that are subject to abandonment or
destruction (Section 4.7). Such non-typical disposition methods, which require prior DOE authorization,
may be appropriate for chemicals identified as high-risk (personal) property (see definition; also, Section
4.1.2) that have the potential to adversely impact national security interests, proliferation concerns, public
health and safety, or the environment.
Section 4.8 covers the identification of hazardous materials or items using the Federal Supply Classification
classes or groups (Section 4.8.1), examples of which are listed in Tables B-1 and B-2 of Appendix B.
Section 4.8.2 provides the source references for the consolidated requirements for the disposition of certain
types of hazardous materials and certain categories of property (e.g., controlled substances, drugs,
biological materials, reagents, lead-containing paint). In particular, Sections 4.8.3 and 4.8.4 consolidate
special requirements applicable to hazardous products containing asbestos and PCBs, respectively.
Section 4.9 consolidates requirements for the utilization and disposition outside of DOE of hazardous
materials that are radioactively or chemically contaminated.
In general, except for special requirements that apply to high-risk property and extremely hazardous
materials (see definition), the storage and handling of excess or surplus chemicals (see Section 4.10) must
comply with the requirements consolidated in Chapter 5, Chemical Storage. Chemical transfers on site
must be in compliance with the requirements consolidated in Chapter 4, On-Site Chemical Transportation,
and off-site, with DOT, state, and local regulations.
A key theme of this chapter is the reuse of chemicals via available disposition routes. Any surplus
chemicals still remaining at the end of the disposition cycle may be re-entered or subject to final disposal as
solid waste. Exceptions include chemicals that qualify for recycling and recovery (e.g., precious metals,
ethylene glycol, antifreeze solutions) or can be classified as universal waste (see definition) under
applicable environmental regulations. These pollution prevention and waste-minimization activities are
covered in Chapter 7, Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization. However, requirements related to
waste operations, such as the identification, storage, handling, transportation, treatment, and disposal of
waste fall outside the scope of the present chapter on chemical disposition.
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Chapter 10: Training
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This chapter covers existing DOE and other federal requirements and national standards for the training of
employees involved in the handling, storage, and use of chemicals. State and local requirements are not
included. The requirements included here apply to all locations that use or store chemicals or chemical
products. The key message of this chapter is that those who work with chemicals must be appropriately
trained to recognize both the hazards of the chemicals they work with and the ways in which they may
protect themselves from those hazards; i.e., they must be trained to safely perform their jobs and follow
prescribed procedures.
There are seven major sections of this chapter that consolidate requirements for general information and
training for all employees working in areas where chemicals are present (section 4.1); additional training
required for employees working in chemical laboratories (section 4.2); specific training for employees who
are required to use respirators (section 4.3); additional training required for employees involved with highly
hazardous chemicals (section 4.4); training for construction workers (section 4.5); and special training for
the use and handling of specific materials; (e.g., compressed gases or organic peroxides). (section 4.6).
Section 4.1 consolidates the requirements for general employee information and training on hazardous
chemicals in the workplace such as the location, availability and content of SDSs for the chemicals and
chemical products being used or stored, methods to detect the presence of hazardous chemicals, personal
protective measures, and the details of the workplace hazard communications program.
Section 4.2 consolidates the requirements specific to chemical laboratory workers such as the location,
availability, and details of the employer’s chemical hygiene plan; permissible exposure limits; signs and
symptoms of exposures; and the availability and location of chemical information sources and reference
materials such as SDSs.
Section 4.3 consolidates the requirements for respirator training as found at 29 CFR Section 1910.134, the
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, including the requirement that each employee can demonstrate
sufficient knowledge of respirators. This section also covers the requirements for retraining employees
on basic aspects of respirator use such as proper respirator fit, respirator limits, and how to inspect, clean,
and store respirators.
Section 4.4 covers training for highly hazardous chemicals (see definition), including initial training,
refresher training, training documentation, contractor employee training, and training for process
maintenance activities.
Section 4.5 consolidates the requirements for the training of construction workers who handle harmful
substances such as poisons, caustics, flammable liquids and gases, and other toxic substances. This
section also covers the training of employees required to enter enclosed or confined spaces.
Section 4.6 consolidates the special training requirements for specific materials, including compressed and
liquefied gases in portable cylinders; the storage of liquid and solid oxidizers and organic peroxides;
oxygen-fueled gas welding and cutting; OSHA-regulated carcinogens; and 14 other specific chemicals such
as acrylonitrile, beryllium, lead and methylene chloride.
Finally, section 4.7 addresses training requirements for operations personnel responsible for activities
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involving various classes of hazardous materials.
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Appendix B: Building and Fire Code Overview
The Code of Federal Regulations, 10 CFR Part 851, requires that all DOE facilities comply with applicable
building codes and NFPA codes and standards. DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety, has similar requirements.
Two significant sets of locally enforced regulations are building and fire codes. These codes have a
significant number of requirements that pertain to chemical safety and lifecycle management and are fairly
consistent from code to code. These codes or their latest revised editions usually apply to newly designed
buildings and facilities that are permitted for construction after the adoption date of the codes. As an
integral part of the “Code of Record” (see definition), the building or fire code enforced at the time a
facility is constructed is typically the code the facility must follow until the facility is either modified or
demolished. However, some or all requirements of a newly promulgated code may retroactively apply to
existing buildings and structures, as stipulated in the scope or applicability sections of the code. The
contract between DOE and the contractor determines the applicability of the above codes.
This appendix provides an overview of building and fire code regulations that apply to chemical safety and
lifecycle management. Because 10 CFR Part 851 and DOE O 420.1C require adherence to applicable
NFPA regulations, this appendix will use NFPA 1-2006, Uniform Fire Code as the source document to
demonstrate those requirements that may apply. When using these NFPA codes, it is important to
remember that DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety requires all DOE facilities to be designed to the “Highly
Protected Risk” (see definition.) level. Also, fire protection provisions of DOE-STD-1066-1999, Fire
Protection Design Criteria, apply to the design and construction of all DOE facilities erected, modified, or
renovated after July 1999.
Applicability
Performance-based model building codes use the concept of “control area” and the “maximum allowable
quantity” in establishing requirements for the storage or usage of various hazard classes of material inside
or outside of buildings. The provisions of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, relating to new construction
for occupant safety, are included. Potential situations when the building code requirements may apply to
existing buildings include (a) modifications, repairs, or additions to the facility, (b) a change of use or
occupancy classification, or (c) if the facility condition is deemed damaged, unsafe, or a fire hazard. Only
clearly stated, specific provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 1-2006, apply to existing buildings and
those facilities that are permitted for construction before the adoption date of the code.
Facility-specific, inventory-specific, and material-specific requirements for the storage, handling,
dispensing, and use of each hazard class and subclasses may be found in building codes, NFPA 1, and
other NFPA codes referenced therein.
General requirements for different classes of chemicals have no de minimis quantities. However, other
special provisions apply to certain classes of chemical hazards when present in excess of defined
quantities. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.3)
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Hazard Classification
All chemicals and chemical products are to be classified according to their hazards. There are
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approximately 15 main hazard classes (e.g., oxidizer, flammable liquids, water-reactive, cryogenic liquids,
toxic) and many subclasses (e.g., organic peroxide I, II, III, IV, V; water-reactive 0, 1, 2, 3; oxidizer 1, 2,
3, 4) that further define the degree of hazard in that class. The total number of classes and. subclasses is
approximately 40, and more than one hazard class can be assigned to any given chemical or chemical
product. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2)
*For the purposes of this document, this appendix applies only to fire and building code requirements as they apply to chemical
safety and lifecycle management.
Maximum Allowable Quantities
Each facility must be evaluated to determine the number and locations of control areas present. No part of
a building can be outside a control area. All inventories for each chemical hazard class (or subclass) in a
control area shall be summed up and compared to limits that are published in both the building and fire
codes. Some limits may be increased due to the presence of a fire suppression system, the use of chemical
storage cabinets that meet code standards, or both. Buildings having hazard classes in quantities in
excess of published limits could have their occupancy permit revoked. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.3)
There are two acceptable options for indoor storage of quantities exceeding maximum allowable
quantities. The first option involves the use of multiple control areas in accordance with NFPA 5000
requirements: (a) the number of control areas does not exceed the maximum permissible for the building,
(b) each control area contains inventory less than the amount specified for its location; and (c) each control
area is separated from its neighbors by prescribed fire barriers. The second option involves the
incorporation of specific building-related provisions such as explosion control, local exhaust ventilation,
sprinkler systems, alarm and detection systems, and the use of approved storage cabinets and gas cabinets.
Storage area must meet occupancy protection-level requirements (see Protection Level section) for the
specific hazard class of the chemicals and must be constructed in accordance with applicable NFPA 1
requirements.
If materials need to be stored, used, dispensed, or handled in excess of hazard limits, specialized facilities
or specific modifications to existing facilities are required. These facilities are rated specifically for
hazardous materials and are built according to defined specifications commensurate with that hazard class.
Examples of facility specifications include explosion-proof lighting and electrical systems, emergency
power supplies, sumps, specialized ventilation, firewalls, sealed floors, automatic sprinkler systems, use of
gas cabinets, and exhausted enclosures. Terms used to identify facility classifications can vary depending
upon which code is used. For example, the International Fire Code uses classifications of H-1 through H-
9, and NFPA 1 uses Protection Level 1 through 5. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.4; NFPA 1-2006: 60.3.1)
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Permits
A permit is required for the storage, use, dispensing, or handling of hazardous materials in quantities in
excess of listed limits. Permits will also be required to install, repair, abandon, remove, place temporarily
out of service, close, or substantially modify a storage area or other regulated location. No storage, use,
dispensing, or handling of hazardous materials above those limits specified can be performed until the
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permit has been approved. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.3)
Permit applications are submitted to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for approval. Information that
may be required includes a hazardous material management plan and a hazardous materials inventory
statement. (NFPA 1-2006: 1.2.5)
A hazardous material management plan includes an emergency response training plan and a facility site
plan that designates:
• Storage and use areas;
• Maximum amount of each material that can be stored or used in each area;
• Range of container sizes;
• Product-conveying piping containing liquids or gases (other than utility-owned fuel gas lines and
low-pressure fuel gas lines);
• Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices;
• On and off positions for valves that are of the self-indicating type, and
• Storage plans that are legible and drawn approximately to scale showing the intended storage
arrangements, including the location and dimension of aisles (separate distribution systems can be
shown on separate pages). (NFPA 1-2006: 60.2.5.1; NFPA 1-2006: Annex D)
A hazardous materials inventory statement pertains to a given building, including its appurtenant
structures, and each exterior facility where hazardous materials will be stored. It will list, by class, all
hazardous materials stored. The hazardous materials inventory statement includes, for each hazardous
material listed:
• Hazard class;
• Common or trade name;
• Chemical name, major constituents, and concentrations, if a mixture;
• Waste category, if a waste;
• Chemical Abstracts Service number
If the product is a pure chemical or mixture,
• Physical state of the product (e.g., solid, liquid, or gas);
• Maximum aggregate quantity that can be stored at any given time, and
• Storage conditions related to the storage type, temperature, and pressure
The hazardous materials inventory statement must be amended within 30 days of any significant changes
(i.e., adding a hazard class or increasing by 5 percent or more the quantity of any hazard class present).
(NFPA 1: 2006: 60.1.2.5.2; NFPA 1-2006: Annex D)
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Prohibited Releases
Releases of hazardous materials into sewers, storm drains, ditches, canals, and rivers is not allowed unless
permissions from various federal, state, or local agencies are obtained. When a prohibited release occurs, it
must be controlled and cleaned up, and the appropriate authorities must be notified. (NFPA 1: 60.1.2.6)
Signage
Signs must be durable and the size, color, and lettering must comply with national standards. They will be
in English and not be obscured or removed. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.11)
Hazard identification signs per NFPA 704, Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of
Materials for Emergency Response, are required:
• On stationary aboveground storage tanks;
• On stationary aboveground containers;
• At entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, used, dispensed or handled above
permitted quantities; and
• At other locations specified by the authority having jurisdiction. Exceptions to this may be
granted by the AHJ. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.11.2.1).
Individual containers, packages, or cartons shall be marked in accordance with national standards. Rooms
or cabinets containing compressed gases shall be conspicuously labeled with signs reading
“COMPRESSED GAS – “No Smoking.” These signs shall be provided for an entire site, a building, in
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areas where hazardous materials are stored, used, dispensed, or handled in permitted quantities, within 25
feet of outdoor storage dispensing or open-use areas, or in areas containing flammable gases. (NFPA1-
2006: 60.1.2.11.2.2; NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.11.2.3; NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.11.3)
Security/Protection
Areas used to store, use, dispense, or handle hazardous materials shall be secured against unauthorized
entry. These areas will also be safeguarded with such protective features as public safety requires. (NFPA
1-2006: 60.1.2.12)
Guard posts or other means shall be used to provide protection from vehicular damage to storage tanks and
their associated pipes, valves, and fittings in dispensing, use, and storage areas. Guard posts, when used,
shall be designed to meet specifications. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.13)
Electrical wiring is required to comply with NFPA 70, the National Electric Code. When processes or
conditions exist where a flammable mixture could be ignited by static electricity, means shall be provided
to prevent the accumulation of a static charge. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.14)
Materials that are sensitive to light need to be stored in containers to protect them from such exposure,
(NFPA 1: 60.1.2.15). Materials that are shock-sensitive need to be padded, suspended, or otherwise
protected against dislodgement from accident or seismic activities. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.1.2.16)
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Storage
Incompatible materials shall be segregated during storage. Segregation may be accomplished by spacing,
separation by a noncombustible partition, or by storage in cabinets. Incompatible materials are prohibited
from being stored in the same cabinet or enclosure. (NFPA 1: 60.1.2.17)
Shelves used for the storage of chemicals shall be substantial, adequately braced, and anchored. When
shelves are used to store chemicals in excess of permitted quantities, the shelves shall be equipped with
lips or guards. Storage of all hazardous materials shall be neat and orderly. (NFPA 1: 60.1.2.19)
Control Areas
Control areas are locations in a facility where the storage, dispensing, use, or handling of hazardous
materials does not exceed permitted quantities. Where more than one control area is present in a building,
separations using specified fire barriers shall be required between neighboring control areas. (NFPA 1-
2006: 60.2.4.1 and 60.2.4.1)
The maximum number of control areas within a building, as well as the amount permitted for storage or
use in a given control area, depend upon the building features such as the number of stories, floor location
of the control area, and whether the floor is situated above or below grade. Storage or use outside a
building is also permitted, using control areas that meet exposure protection requirements of NFPA 5000.
Protection Levels
Facilities containing protection levels shall be used when hazardous materials are to be stored, dispensed,
used, or handled at quantities requiring a permit; i.e., when existing inventory exceeds the maximum
allowable quantities listed for a control area (See Maximum Allowable Quantities section). Protection
levels shall range from 1 to 5. The hazard class of the item to be stored, dispensed, used, or handled will
help users determine the protection level required. Construction criteria and types of hazard classes that
can be stored within a given protection level are defined. (NFPA 1-2006: 60.3)
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Foreword
State and local codes including locally adopted building and fire codes are not addressed in this document. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations are not addressed because the impact from these is considered to be negligible at DOE facili...
Table of Contents
Appendix A: Chapter Overviews 1
Appendix B: Building and Fire Code Overview 1
Acknowledgments
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chapter 1 – Hazard Analysis
1.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
1.2 Applicability
1.3 Definitions and Acronyms
1.4 Requirements for Chemical Hazard Analysis
1.5 Source Documents
Chapter 2 – Acquisition
2.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
2.2 Applicability
2.3 Definitions and Acronyms
2.4 Requirements for the Acquisition of Chemicals
2.5 Source Documents
Chapter 3 – Chemical Inventory and Tracking
3.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
3.2 Applicability
3.3 Definitions and Acronyms
3.4 Requirements for Chemical Inventory and Tracking
3.5 Source Documents
Chapter 4 – On-Site Chemical Transportation
4.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
4.2 Applicability
4.3 Definitions and Acronyms
4.4 Requirements for On-Site Chemical Transportation
4.5 Source Documents
Chapter 5 – Chemical Storage
5.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
5.2 Applicability
5.3 Definitions and Acronyms
5.4 Requirements for Chemical Storage
5.5 Source Documents
Chapter 6 - Hazard Control
6.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
6.2 Applicability
6.3 Definitions and Acronyms
6.4 Requirements for Hazard Control
6.5 Source Documents
Chapter 7 – Sustainable Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization
7.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
7.2 Applicability
7.3 Definitions and Acronyms
See Glossary.
7.4 Requirements for Sustainable Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Activities
7.5 Source Documents
Chapter 8 – Chemical Emergency Management
8.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
8.2 Applicability
8.3 Definitions and Acronyms
8.4 Requirements for Chemical Emergency Management
8.5 Source Documents
Chapter 9 – Chemical Disposition
9.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
9.2 Applicability
9.3 Definitions and Acronyms
9.4 Requirements for Chemical Disposition
9.5 Source Documents
DISPOSITION OF EXCESS OR SURPLUS CHEMICALS USING FEDS/EADS: DOE-PMR, FPMR, AND FMR REQUIREMENTS
STANDARD FORMS USED IN CHEMICAL DISPOSITION:
GSA ONLINE RESOURCE FOR EXCESS:
GSA ONLINE RESOURCE FOR SALES OF SURPLUS:
Appendix A to Chapter 9 - Table A-1.
TYPICAL DISPOSITION OF EXCESS CHEMICALS
Appendix A to Chapter 9 - Table A-2.
DISPOSITION OF EXCESS OR SURPLUS CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO ABANDONMENT OR DESTRUCTION
FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASSES AND GROUPS RELATED TO CHEMICALS
Table B-1. List of Federal 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
Table B-2. Selective List of Federal Supply Classes and Groups that Contain a Significant Number of Hazardous Items (Continued)
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Chapter 10 – Training
10.1 Introduction
This document does not create any new or additional requirements.
10.2 Applicability
10.3 Definitions and Acronyms
10.4 Requirements for Training
10.5 Source Documents
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Chapter 1: Hazard Analysis
Chapter 2: Chemical Acquisition
Chapter 3: Inventory and Tracking
Chapter 4: On-Site Chemical Transportation
Chapter 5: Chemical Storage
Chapter 6: Hazard Control
Chapter 7: Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization
Chapter 8: Emergency Management
Chapter 9: Chemical Disposition
Chapter 10: Training
Applicability
Hazard Classification
Maximum Allowable Quantities
Permits
Prohibited Releases
Signage
Security/Protection
Storage
Control Areas
Protection Levels
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