consolidate shelf-life items in a readily accessible area
It is particularly important to make sure that
whenever possible.
containers of poisonous liquids such as industrial
alcohol are clearly identified and labeled (i.e., to
AIRCRAFT ENGINES. --While stored, an
prevent human consumption, which can be fatal).
engine must be in its original container unless
S t owa g e a n d h a n d l i n g o f m i s c e l l a n e o u s
authorized to be stowed on an engine stand/cart.
non-hazardous material are covered in the NAVSUP
Aircraft engines are expensive items and require
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extreme protection and accountability. In older ships,
aircraft engines are stowed on weather decks or
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.--Radioactive
sponsons. Stowage and issue of aircraft engines to and
materials are assigned an SMCC of R or X if
from the weather deck area require the use of a crane or
radioactive and magnetic. These materials have the
hoisting equipment. Newer ships have bulk stowage
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
areas assigned in the hangar bay area. Movement of
(USNRC) radiation symbol label. This label must be in
aircraft engines in the hangar bay area requires a
good condition and remain with the material at all
forklift or an overhead hoist. Regardless of stowage
times. Any area used for storing radioactive material
space, you must always keep aircraft engines and
must have the standard radiation symbol and the words
containers secured for sea. Securing for sea means tie
C AU T I O N R A D I O AC T I V E M AT E R I A L
down the engines and containers to prevent shifting in
conspicuously posted. Report any suspected radiation
any direction. To preserve the condition of an engine,
hazard promptly to the radiological safety officer and a
conduct corrosion preventive maintenance according
representative of the medical department.
to the specific engine manual. The supporting
CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.--Stowage and
maintenance department normally conducts the
handling of classified material must be in accordance
corrosion preventive maintenance.
with the Department of the Navy Supplement to the
DOD Information Security Program Regulation,
STOREROOM MAINTENANCE
SECNAVINST 5510.36.
When you are in charge of a storeroom, you are
D E L I C AT E I N S T R U M E N T S . -- D e l i c a t e
also responsible for maintaining the space. Before you
instruments are usually expensive and easily damaged.
secure each night, sweep the storeroom and remove all
These materials require especially careful handling
trash. Clean bins, shelves, ventilation ducts, and fans
and protective stowage. You must keep the instruments
periodically. If you practice good housekeeping, your
in a dry atmosphere, away from magnetron tubes or
spaces will always present a neat and efficient
magnetic devices. When possible, the storeroom
appearance.
temperature should be 70F or below.
The material condition of your space is also your
D RU M M E D
P RO D U C T S . -- D r u m m e d
responsibility. Rust is an ever-present enemy and
products on board ships may contain flammable
requires constant vigilance to keep it under control.
liquids or nonflammable material. Stow drums on end
Rust spots should be chipped, wired brushed or
with the bung end on top. Each drum must have
sanded, primed, and spot painted. Loose bolts should
adequate identification of its contents legibly indicated
be tightened promptly to prevent possible damage to
on the side of the drum. If stowed on the weather deck,
the storeroom or its contents. Pipes, valves, electrical
cover the drums with a tarpaulin (when practical).
system, watertight fittings, and firefighting equipment
Drummed products must be inspected at least weekly
must be examined daily and any defects reported to the
to make sure the bungs are tight and there are no leaks
supply officer.
or corrosion.
The supply officer or duty supply officer requires
S H E L F - L I F E M AT E R I A L . -- S h e l f - l i f e
daily security reports. The method and time of these
material requires inspection upon receipt to ensure
reports are established in each ship's routine.
adequate packaging and preservation. You must locate
this material in spaces that are least likely to cause its
Before getting underway into open seas,
deterioration. You also must use the coolest and driest
storerooms must be thoroughly inspected and secured
space available for storing the more deteriorative
to prevent stores from shifting due to the ship's motion.
materials, such as dry cell batteries and rubber
Bulk stores must be braced or lashed to bulkheads,
stanchions, or battens, and the fronts of open bins and
p r o d u c t s . To m a k e p e r i o d i c s c r e e n i n g e a s i e r,
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