Accession Number:

ADA279454

Title:

DoD Hazardous Materials Information System Procedures

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (MANPOWER RESERVE AFFAIRS AND LOGISTICS) WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1981-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

148.0

Abstract:

This manual provides the procedures for the operation of the DoD hazardous Materials Information System as prescribed in DoD Instruction 6050.5, Hazardous Material Information System. The system provides the basic reference data necessary for use by DoD to comply with the more stringent regulatory controls established for hazardous materials. These include such areas as worker safety, transportation, and environmental considerations. The procedures contained herein are mandatory for use by the DoD components and for other Federal agencies that are participating in this system

Descriptors:

• *INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• *ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
• *DISPOSAL
• *HAZARDOUS WASTES
• *SAFETY
• *HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
• TRANSPORTATION
• CORROSION
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
• THERAPY
• RADIOACTIVE WASTES
• MATERIALS HANDLING
• SHIPPING
• STORAGE
• INSTRUCTIONS
• LEAKAGE(FLUID)
• EXPLOSIVES
• HEALTH
• CHEMICALS
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Subject Categories:

• Information Science
• Miscellaneous Materials
• Environmental Health and Safety

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE