EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Hazardous Materials Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

An aviation maintenance technician discovers a container of hydraulic fluid has been knocked over inside a HAZMAT locker, and a small amount is leaking onto the deck.
According to proper procedure, what is the IMMEDIATE first step the technician should take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the spill to the Work Center Supervisor.

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Attempt to clean up the spill using available rags.

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Close the locker door and ignore the spill until the end of the shift.

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Find a new container and transfer the remaining fluid.

Question 2

What is the primary document that provides comprehensive information about a specific hazardous material, including its properties, health hazards, and measures for safe handling and emergency control?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)

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Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)

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Authorized Use List (AUL)

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a primary objective of the Navy's Hazardous Material Control and Management (HMC&M) program?

Accepted Answer

To minimize the quantity of hazardous materials used and stored by seeking less hazardous substitutes.

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To ensure an unlimited supply of all necessary chemicals is available.

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To bypass manufacturer's handling recommendations for faster maintenance.

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To train all personnel as certified HAZMAT emergency responders.

Question 4

On an NFPA 704 diamond label, commonly found on chemical containers and storage areas, what type of hazard is indicated by the blue quadrant?

Accepted Answer

Health

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Flammability

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Reactivity/Instability

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Special Hazards

Question 5

A work center generates rags contaminated with oil and solvents during daily maintenance. To prevent a fire hazard from spontaneous combustion, what is the correct disposal method for these rags?

Accepted Answer

Placing them in a designated, approved, and properly labeled fire-safe metal container with a lid.

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Throwing them into the work center's standard plastic trash can.

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Leaving them in an open pile on the hangar deck to air dry.

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Sealing them in a plastic bag to contain the fumes.

Question 6

A maintenance technician requires a specific solvent for a task. Which of the following ensures the technician is using a chemical that is approved for use within their specific command and for that particular process?

Accepted Answer

The solvent is listed on the work center's Authorized Use List (AUL).

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The solvent is a well-known brand available at a commercial store.

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A technician from another work center has used it before.

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The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available online.