COMPATIBLE STORAGE AND SAFE HANDLING
Compatible storage and safe handling procedures have already been
discussed earlier in this lesson.
These same procedures apply to
In addition, if you have access to the Hazardous
Materials Information System (HMIS) DOD 6050.5L, you will find it is
a very valuable tool. The HMIS is a microfiche listing of hazardous
materials which provides storage information, safety precautions,
labeling information and spill procedures.
This is not the only
information it contains; however, you will find this data the most
applicable for a transportation officer's requirements.
Also
remember that safety and/or storage information provided on the label
by
the
manufacturer
supersedes
any
other
hazardous
material
guidelines.
Compatibility guidance is also available from Table
12-3, FM 55-70, as shown in Table 1-4.
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