Guidelines

waste minimization plans shall include, as a minimum, the following elements for the receiving

function:

A. Training of material handlers in the identification of hazardous materials on the basis of

placards, labels, and shipping papers. Warehouse workers, including supervisory personnel,

should receive general awareness and hazard communication training in accordance with 29 CFR

1910.120 and 1910.1200.

B. Procedures for identifying releases and spills and notifying spill response teams and

authorities.

C. Compliance with the provisions of DoD 4140.27-M regarding the documentation of the

initial packaging date and the remaining shelf-life of incoming hazardous materials.

D. Compliance with the requirements of this document and appendixes B and D regarding the

assignment of HCCs.

E. Detailed plans for minimizing the need to handle hazardous materials within the receipt

processing area. The likelihood of accidental spills can be significantly reduced by lessening the

amount of hazardous materials handling during the receiving process. Such plans should provide

for the prepositioning of these materials to facilitate pickup by MHE. MHE operators must not

exceed the rated capacity of MHE when moving hazardous materials.

3.32 Guidelines. The above elements are not intended to serve as an all inclusive list of

required actions, but rather as a guideline in developing waste minimization procedures tailored

to fit the local operating environment. Employees should be encouraged to submit

recommendations for achieving waste minimization goals. In addition to the requirement for

legal compliance, Federal Law 5 USC 4503 (Beneficial Suggestion Program) allows payment of

incentive bonuses to civilian personnel whose extra effort produces savings.

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