6. Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). The DoD ODS program is administered by DLA and
is responsible for ensuring that:
a. All ODS material shipped from the Military Services and Defense Agencies is accepted by
the Defense ODS Reserve, including fire extinguishers, system spheres, and canisters.
b. Proper storage and handling practices are implemented in the receipt, reclamation,
recycling, storage, and transportation of Reserve ODS material.
SECTION II. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
4.4 General. It is not the intent of this chapter to provide definitive guidance for the design and
construction of hazardous materials storage facilities. The considerations outlined are purposely
broad to serve as a general guide for storing commodities possessing chemical and physical
properties that involve serious risk to personnel, the facility, and the environment. Actual facility
design criteria are derived from several sources within DoD, various Federal agencies, and
industry. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, for example, are consensus
standards developed in committee by representatives of industry, Government standards
agencies, and specialized consulting firms. Consequently, such standards reflect a mixture of
both subjective and objective criteria that may or may not meet the specific requirements of the
DoD. A facility designed to store hazardous materials in compliance with DoD requirements
will address the following, as a minimum, in the system safety analysis (SSA): roof/ceiling,
walls/columns, walking/working surfaces, climate control, ventilation, access/egress, electrical
systems, lighting, alarms, monitors, communications, plumbing, fire suppression, heat/smoke and
explosion venting, spill control and containment, emergency eyewash/shower and first aid,
storage aids, and training and emergency spill procedures. Specific guidance addressing fire
protection for facilities is available in MIL-HNBK-1008, Fire Protection for Facilities,
Engineering, Design, and Construction. Comply with MIL-HNBK-1008 for fire protection of
hazardous materials storage facilities.
4.5 Storage Compatibility Considerations
A. In developing storage layout plans, it should be noted that hazardous materials have
characteristics that require the materials be specially stored or handled to prevent risks to
personnel or to the facility in which they are stored. Identification of such materials on the basis
of transportation placards and labels was discussed in chapter 2. While this method of
identification helps to ensure that such materials are directed to a designated storage area, it
should be recognized that transportation codes and regulations do not necessarily apply to the
storage of materials. Transportation and storage are two different operations requiring different
controls. The guidelines in this section are designed to ensure the maximum possible protection
against commingling of incompatible items in storage. To ensure the maximum correct storage
controls and protection of the safety and health of workers, a hazardous material/chemical
inventory is required of all hazardous materials being stored. This inventory must consist of the
same product identity as specified on the MSDS, the quantity on hand, and the date the inventory
was established. The inventory should be revised as often as needed depending on the severity of
the hazardous chemicals and specific control requirements as delineated in 29 CFR, part 1910,
subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances.
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