2.3.6 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 1 2.3.6 Performing a Walk-Around Inspection of the Transport After Loading Performing

2.3.6 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research Council Page 1

2.3.6

Performing a Walk-Around Inspection of the Transport

After Loading

Performing a walk-around vehicle inspection of a CTMV after loading is an important procedure to verify that all transfer equipment is properly disconnected and stowed and that it is safe to move the transport .

In this module you will learn to identify:

(1) Procedures for performing a walk-around vehicle inspection

(2) The required location and verification of shipping papers

(3) Written emergency discharge control procedures

(4) How to check for required proof of registration documents


Performing a Walk-Around Vehicle Inspection

Following loading operations, your walk-around inspection should:

• Verify that loading transfer hoses are properly stowed & protected

• Check bulk plant valves (closed) & controls (turned off)

• Ensure plant gates or valve locks and controls are secured

• Verify the PTO is disengaged & the cargo tank valves are closed

• Check the delivery hose assembly (stowed & secured)


Performing a Walk-Around Vehicle Inspection

Following loading operations, your walk-around inspection should:

•Verify vehicle cargo tank tests and inspections are current

• Ensure loading paperwork is completed & tools or other items used during cargo tank loading are properly stowed & secured

• Check shipping papers written emergency discharge control procedures U.S. DOT hazardous materials transporter registration any other required documents

• Verify delivery tickets & other supplies needed for deliveries are organized and properly secured in the cab


Shipping Papers Requirements

U.S. DOT regulations require that each shipment of LP-gas must be accompanied by a document called a "shipping paper." Shipping Papers must be kept within immediate reach of the driver when a lap safety belt is in place, or in a holder mounted on the inside of the driver's door.

If the driver leaves the vehicle, these documents must be left in the door holder or on the driver's seat.



Figure 1. Shipping Paper Placed on Driver’s SeatBefore Leaving Vehicle



The shipping paper must contain hazard identification provisions as they apply to cylinder trucks, tank trucks and transports.

• Proper Shipping Name

• Hazard Class Division

• UN Identification Number—The UN identification number for liquefied petroleum gas listed in column 4 of Table 172.101 is UN 1075.

• NONCORROSIVE

• Maximum Quantity of LP-Gas—on permanent shipping papers: generally “one truck load”

• Items on the shipping paper must be in that order.



NOTE:"2.1" is the hazard class division number; the hazard class or division number is required on shipping papers. "Flammable Gas," the hazard class name is optional, and if used, can follow "2.1."



*Alternative for Date Bobtail or TransportCompany Name

Hazardous Material Shipping PaperContents: Liquefied Petroleum Gas

2.1 (Flammable Gas) – UN 1075Non-corrosive

ONE TRUCK LOADEMERGENCY CONTACT: XXX/XXX-XXXX

(24-hour telephone number)

Permanent Shipping Paper

Xs are numbers in the contact phone number.



"This is to certify that the above named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation, according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transportation."


Emergency Information

U.S. DOT regulations state that emergency information must be included with the shipping paper so that fire departments, law enforcement personnel and emergency responders can act in the event of an emergency. Emergency information can be in the form of• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)• The “North American Emergency

Response Guidebook”• Guide 115 of the “Guidebook”

Figure 2.


Emergency Information

Figure 4. Emergency Response Guide

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Emergency Discharge Control Procedures

Cargo tank motor vehicles must also carry written emergency discharge control procedures that are specific for the cargo tank and vehicle. The procedures must give instructions for emergency shutdown of the cargo tank valves and the vehicle engine.


Proof of Registration

All persons or firms transporting hazardous materials are required to register with U.S. DOT. Also, motor carriers subject to registration must carry on each vehicle transporting hazardous material, either:

• A copy of the motor carrier's current Certificate of Registration

OR

•Another document bearing the registration number identified as the "U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No."

2.3.6 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research Council Pages 9 & 10

Time to See If You Got the Key Points of This Module…

• Complete the Review on page 9.

• See if you are ready for the Certification Exam by checking off the performance criteria on page 10.

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