This is why they are undergoing training on the handling of these materials, which include chlorine gas and gasoline, he added.
Today, 15 staff members of the water and wastewater division will complete their 16-hour training conducted by Bill Sheppey of the Omega Safety Compliance Asia Pacific.
CUC personnel on Rota and Tinian are separately taking training on transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods.
Iglecias said the training was in compliance with federal law.
Every year, CUC personnel undergo training, he added.
“CUC is very strict in implementing its rules against hazardous materials,” he said.
According to Iglecias, they have not encountered an incident involving the mishandling of these materials.
He noted that no person may accept a hazardous material for transportation unless that person is registered.
When transporting hazardous materials, these should be properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled and in condition for shipment in accordance with the hazardous material regulations, Iglecias said.
He said the training is necessary since hazardous materials are an integral part of CUC operations.
