AR 700-141 — Hazardous Materials Information Resource System
AR 700-141 governs Army policies and responsibilities for input to and use of the Hazardous Materials Information Resource System.
- Publication number: AR 700-141
- Title: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION RESOURCE SYSTEM
- Date: 09/30/2015
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 700-141 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers HMIRS use and distribution, MSDS/SDS acquisition and processing, labeling, indicator codes, and filing. It requires access to hazard information, procurement of MSDS/SDS and warning labels, and retention of records for at least 30 years.
Applies to: It applies to all hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that are managed, procured, used, or manufactured by the Department of the Army (DA).
Topics covered
- Hazardous Materials Information Resource System
- Material safety data sheets
- Safety data sheets
- Hazard warning labels
- HMIRS indicator codes
- Hazardous material filing
Questions and answers
When must employees and military members receive MSDS/SDS copies?
Copies of manufacturers MSDS/SDS will be available to all employees and military members prior to start of any work involving HAZMAT in accordance with the activity hazard communication program and pollution prevention plan.
What happens when HAZMAT arrives without an MSDS/SDS or hazard warning label?
HAZMAT received by Army activities without MSDS/SDS and hazard warning labels will not be issued or used pending receipt of MSDS/SDS and hazard warning labels.
What must Army procuring activities obtain for hazardous items?
All Army procuring activities will require an MSDS/SDS and hazard warning label from each contractor or supplier for each hazardous or potentially hazardous item procured prior to award of contract or purchase in accordance with the latest revisions of MILSTD 129, FEDSTD 313, FAR 23.3, and DFARS, Subpart 223.3.
How long must MSDS/SDS for HAZMAT be retained?
All MSDS/SDS for HAZMAT used at Army units and/or activities will be retained for a minimum of 30 years. (paragraph 2-6)
How must MSDS/SDS at a work location be made available?
MSDS/SDS for HAZMAT currently stored or used at a work location must be immediately accessible to workers at that site. (paragraph 2-6)