Project Number (JTEG Assigned) |
MC-08-0004 |
Project Title |
Hexavalent Chromium Reductions in Welding Fume Emissions |
Service |
Marine Corps |
Command |
LOGCOM |
Implementation Depot |
ALBANY |
Project Lead |
Greg Russell (229) 639-8072 gregory.russell.ctr@usmc.mil |
TI Goals Supported |
P-1, C-2, S-3 |
Focus Area |
Environmental |
Platform General |
Ground Vehicle (Tracked or Wheeled) |
Platform Specific |
Aluminum and Stainless Steel components for ground vehicles |
Implemented Technology |
Improved use of ventilation safety devices and processes |
Problem Definition |
Reduce the use of Cr(VI) in depot welding operations on aluminum and stainless steel components |
Proposed Solution |
Identify welding processes that present hex chrome hazards and identify technology or ventilation soultions |
Expected Result |
Elimination of hex chrome in depot welding operations |
Benefits |
Eliminate hex chrome exposure from all depot operations and processes. |
Unfunded Requirement |
No |
Start FY |
FY08 |
Completion Date |
FY09 |
WIP |
No |
Implemented |
Yes |
Comments |
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