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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE navy OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF naval operations 2000 navy PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000 IN REPLY REFER TO OPNAVINST N09F 21 Jan 05 UOPNAV INSTRUCTION From: CHIEF of naval operations Subj: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USER S GUIDE (HMUG) Ref: (a) OPNAVINST (b) OPNAVINST (c) OPNAVINST Encl: (1) Hazardous Materials User s Guide 1. UPurposeU. Enclosure (1) provides navy afloat personnel with general safety and environmental information for hazardous materials (HM) commonly used on ships.

2 2. UCancellationU. OPNAV P-45-110-03. 3. UScopeU. The provisions of this instruction are non-mandatory for all navy ships and are to be applied in conjunction with all environmental, safety, and health precautions required by references (a) through (c) and as a supplement to specific guidance in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for any particular HM. 4. UDiscussionU. The HMUG is intended to supplement, not replace, the information contained in MSDSs. The HMUG gives generic risk assessment, compatibility information, control measures, safety precautions, health hazards, spill control, and disposal guidelines for 22 hazardous material groups, arranged by common uses and properties.

3 Using the information contained in this instruction will help reduce the risk of injury and adverse health effects from exposure to hazardous material. Use this instruction to provide HM training to supervisors and the deckplate Sailor on the type of hazardous materials onboard navy ships. This instruction also applies to operational risk management (ORM) during handling and use of hazardous materials. Under each hazardous material group is a section on hazard assessment that contains common key points to consider when OPNAVINST 21 Jan 05 2 assessing the risks of handling hazardous material. The HMUG does not include items such as ammunition, explosives, propellants, medical or pharmaceutical supplies, and radioactive materials.

4 Nor does it address consumables, such as personal care products (deodorants, shoe polish, hair spray, etc.). 5. UActionU. The HMUG shall be readily available in every shipboard work center where hazardous materials are handled, used, distributed, or stored. All ships should implement and manage use of the HMUG in conjunction with references (a) through (c) and applicable Material Safety Data Sheets. Fleet Commanders, Type Commanders, Wings, Squadrons, and Commanding Officers may issue more stringent policy and procedures when additional guidance is considered necessary by the chain of command. 6. UFormsU UForm Title Stock number DD 2522 Hazardous Chemical Warning Label 0108-LF-981-3800 DD 1348-1A Issue Release/Receipt Document 0102-FL-115-3800 DD 1532-1 Pest Management Maintenance Record 7.

5 UReportU. Symbol DD-A&T (A&AR)1080 has been assigned to the reporting requirement contained in Group 22, and approved for reports control by SECNAVINST R. E. BROOKS Special Assistant for Safety Distribution: SNDL 21A (Fleet Commanders) 22A (Fleet Commanders) 23 (Force Commanders) 24 (Type Commanders) 26A (Amphibious Group) 26B (Reserve Forces Command and Detachment) 26E (Amphibious Unit) 26F (Operational Test and Evaluation Force) 26H ( naval Coastal Warfare Group) 26J (Afloat Training Group and Detachment) 26U (Regional Maintenance Center) 26W (Cargo Handling Group and Battalions)

6 OPNAVINST 21 Jan 05 3 Distribution: (Continued) 26GG (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Group and Unit) (EODMU ELEVEN Detachment Fallon, only) 28 (Squadron, Division and Group Commanders Ships) 29 (Warships) 30 (Mine Warfare Ships) 31 (Amphibious Warfare Ships) 32 (Auxiliary Ships) 35 (Historic Warships) 36 (Service Craft) Copy to.

7 SNDL A2A (DON Staff Offices) (CHINFO, JAG, only) A5 ( CHIEF of naval Personnel) A6 (Commandant of the Marine Corps) B5 (USCG) (COMDT COGARD, only) FA6 (Air Station LANT) (NAS Key West, only) FB30 (Ship Repair Facilities) FB34 (Fleet Activities) FF5 (Safety Center) FF8 (Inspection and Survey Board) FF38 ( naval Academy) FH1 (BUMED) FH15 (EPMU) FH26 (NEHC) FKA1 (Systems Commands) FKP7 (Shipyards) FKP8 (Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair, USN) FT1 (NETC) FT24 (Fleet Training Center) FT29 (Recruit Training Command) FT30 (Service School Command) FT38 (Submarine Training Center) FT39 (Technical Training Center) FT43 (Surface Warfare Officers School Command) FT46 (Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center) FT51 (Mine Warfare Training Center) FT54 (Submarine School) FT111 (Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Training Center) 41A (Commander MSC) CNO (N09F, N45, N76, N77, N78)

8 OPNAVINST 21 Jan 05 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL USER S GUIDE December 2004 OPNAVINST 21 Jan 05 ii DEPARTMENT OF THE navy OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF naval operations PREFACE The Hazardous Material User s Guide (HMUG) has been published to ensure the fleet is provided easily understandable safety and health information to supplement, but not replace, the technical data found in material safety data sheets (MSDSs).

9 The information in this guide is designed to assist HM users in protecting themselves and the environment. It is a source document for general HM training. The contents of this HMUG include compatibility information, control measures, precautions, health hazards, spill control guidance, and disposal guidelines for 22 HM groups. It also provides a personal protective equipment (PPE) shopping guide. The HMUG contains information gathered from the best sources available within and outside the navy . It is intended to be readily available and used in every work center. Applicable sections can be copied and posted in areas where specific HM groups are frequently handled, used or stored.

10 This HMUG is a product of the naval Safety Center working closely with the naval Sea Systems Command, the naval Supply Systems Command, the navy Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Training Center, and the navy Environmental Health Center. OPNAVINST 21 Jan 05 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PREFACE .. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ..iii INTRODUCTION ..1 HOW TO USE THE HMUG .. 3 EXPLANATION OF VARIOUS HM LABELS.