105.5.22 Hazardous Materials

Specific Responsibilities for Hazardous Materials:

• Maintain Accurate Inventory: You must maintain an accurate Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). The quantities on-site must not exceed the amounts listed on your permit without prior approval.
• Proper Storage & Segregation: Ensure all hazardous materials are stored in their approved locations and containers. Incompatible materials must be kept segregated as required by code.
• Maintain Signage: All required signage, including NFPA 704 placards at building entrances and specific hazard identification signs on doors, cabinets, and tanks, must be maintained and clearly visible.
• Employee Training: You must ensure that personnel are trained in the safe handling of the specific hazardous materials on-site and in the proper emergency procedures.
• Emergency Equipment: Regularly inspect and maintain all required safety equipment, such as emergency eyewashes, showers, and spill control kits, to ensure they are functional and accessible.