DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Presented by: Environmental Technical Group, Inc

DOT Hazardous Materials DOT Hazardous Materials TransportationTransportation

Presented by:Presented by:Environmental Technical Group, Inc.Environmental Technical Group, Inc.

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U.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, PHMSA (used to be RSPA, Research and Special PHMSA (used to be RSPA, Research and Special Programs Administration).Programs Administration).

Regulates the transportation of hazardous materials.Regulates the transportation of hazardous materials.

Hazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials

More than 4 billion tons are transported annually in the More than 4 billion tons are transported annually in the U.S.U.S.

More than 800,000 shipments occur every day.More than 800,000 shipments occur every day.

Commerce contributes more than $446 billion to U.S. Commerce contributes more than $446 billion to U.S. economy.economy.

Important part of everyone’s daily life.Important part of everyone’s daily life.

Hazardous Materials - DefinitionHazardous Materials - Definition

A material that has the potential to cause an A material that has the potential to cause an unreasonable risk to health, safety or property when unreasonable risk to health, safety or property when transported in commerce.transported in commerce.

9 Hazard Classes9 Hazard Classes

Hazardous Material WorkerHazardous Material WorkerA hazardous material worker is one whoA hazardous material worker is one who::

Operates a vehicle transporting hazardous materials.Operates a vehicle transporting hazardous materials.

Loads or unloads hazardous materials; Loads or unloads hazardous materials;

Prepares hazardous materials for transport;Prepares hazardous materials for transport;

Prepares shipping documents for the transportation of hazardous Prepares shipping documents for the transportation of hazardous materials; or,materials; or,

Takes responsibility for hazardous material transportation safety.Takes responsibility for hazardous material transportation safety.

Hazardous Materials Hazardous Materials RegulationsRegulations

ClassificationClassification

PackagingPackaging

Hazard CommunicationHazard Communication

Emergency Response InformationEmergency Response Information

Training of HazMat employeesTraining of HazMat employees

TransportationTransportation

Incident ReportingIncident Reporting

SecuritySecurity

Employer ResponsibilitiesEmployer Responsibilities

Training must be providedTraining must be provided::

within within 90 days90 days of hire of hire

renewed every 3 years thereafter. If an employee renewed every 3 years thereafter. If an employee was previously trained prior to hire, the training must was previously trained prior to hire, the training must be current (within the last three years). be current (within the last three years).

Employer ResponsibilitiesEmployer ResponsibilitiesRequired training includesRequired training includes::General Awareness/FamiliarizationGeneral Awareness/FamiliarizationFunction Specific TrainingFunction Specific TrainingSafety TrainingSafety TrainingModal Specific Training Modal Specific Training

Security Awareness TrainingSecurity Awareness Training

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Employer Training Employer Training ViolationsViolations

An employer’s failure to train any An employer’s failure to train any Hazardous Materials employee Hazardous Materials employee carries potential fines from carries potential fines from $1,500 to $1,500 to $25,000$25,000..

Fines for failure to maintain training Fines for failure to maintain training records are records are $500 and up$500 and up. .

Employee ResponsibilitiesEmployee Responsibilities

Each employee must ensure each step is complete Each employee must ensure each step is complete for the safe transportation of hazardous materials and for the safe transportation of hazardous materials and waste.waste.Improperly prepared shipments or incomplete Improperly prepared shipments or incomplete paperwork CANNOT be accepted.paperwork CANNOT be accepted.If a problem exists, contact a supervisor immediately If a problem exists, contact a supervisor immediately to describe the situation and receive further to describe the situation and receive further instruction.instruction.

Transportation Violations Transportation Violations and Penaltiesand Penalties

Prosecutor only needs to show that Prosecutor only needs to show that an individual had actual knowledge an individual had actual knowledge of the violation or prove that the of the violation or prove that the person acting in the circumstances person acting in the circumstances and exercising due care would have and exercising due care would have such knowledge.such knowledge.

U.S. DOT’s Enforcement Actions U.S. DOT’s Enforcement Actions Calendar Year 2007Calendar Year 2007

169 hazardous materials civil penalty cases169 hazardous materials civil penalty cases

Collected $893,133.04 in penaltiesCollected $893,133.04 in penalties

Recent ViolationsRecent Violations

Firmenich, Inc. Firmenich, Inc.

d/b/a Noville, Inc. South Plainfield, NJd/b/a Noville, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ (Shipper) (Shipper)

Failed to provide recurrent general awareness and function-specific Failed to provide recurrent general awareness and function-specific training and initial security awareness training; and other infractions of training and initial security awareness training; and other infractions of the HMR. [172.802(a), 172.704(a)(4), 172.704(c)(2), 172.800(b), the HMR. [172.802(a), 172.704(a)(4), 172.704(c)(2), 172.800(b), 172.702(a)]172.702(a)]

Penalty: $6,075Penalty: $6,075


Specialty Foundry Products, Inc. Birmingham, AL Specialty Foundry Products, Inc. Birmingham, AL (Shipper)(Shipper)

Failed to register with PHMSA; failed to provide general Failed to register with PHMSA; failed to provide general awareness, function-specific, safety, and security awareness awareness, function-specific, safety, and security awareness training; offered combustible liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum or petroleum training; offered combustible liquid, n.o.s. (petroleum or petroleum naphthal) 3, accompanied by a shipping paper that included an naphthal) 3, accompanied by a shipping paper that included an unauthorized emergency response telephone number; and other unauthorized emergency response telephone number; and other infractions of the HMR.infractions of the HMR.



Kay Chemical Company Winston-Salem, NC (Shipper)Kay Chemical Company Winston-Salem, NC (Shipper)

Offered sodium hydroxide solution, 8, in unauthorized non-UN standard Offered sodium hydroxide solution, 8, in unauthorized non-UN standard packaging. [173.202(b), 173.22(a)(2)] packaging. [173.202(b), 173.22(a)(2)]



Gem Gravure Company, Inc. West Hanover, MA Gem Gravure Company, Inc. West Hanover, MA (Shipper) (Shipper)

Offered printing ink, 3, accompanied by a shipping paper Offered printing ink, 3, accompanied by a shipping paper that failed to include a unit of measure; and other that failed to include a unit of measure; and other infractions of the HMR. [172.802(a)(3), 172.202(a)(5), infractions of the HMR. [172.802(a)(3), 172.202(a)(5), 172.800(a)] 172.800(a)]


Recent ViolationsRecent Violations220 Laboratories, Inc. Riverside, CA (Shipper)220 Laboratories, Inc. Riverside, CA (Shipper)

Offered flammable liquid, n.o.s. (ethyl alcohol), 3 in unauthorized non-UN standard Offered flammable liquid, n.o.s. (ethyl alcohol), 3 in unauthorized non-UN standard plastic drums; offered flammable liquid, n.o.s. (ethyl alcohol), 3, accompanied by a plastic drums; offered flammable liquid, n.o.s. (ethyl alcohol), 3, accompanied by a shipping paper that:shipping paper that:(1)(1)provided an incorrect packing group, provided an incorrect packing group, (2)(2)failed to use the proper packing group format, failed to use the proper packing group format, (3)(3)interspersed unauthorized information within the basic shipping description, interspersed unauthorized information within the basic shipping description, (4)(4)provided unauthorized abbreviations, provided unauthorized abbreviations, (5)(5)contained a shipping description that was not in proper sequence, contained a shipping description that was not in proper sequence, (6)(6)failed to provide the technical name of the hazardous material in parentheses, failed to provide the technical name of the hazardous material in parentheses, and and (7)(7)failed to provide a total quantity of material; failed to provide a total quantity of material; And failed to label non-bulk packages of hazardous material. And failed to label non-bulk packages of hazardous material.



Epmar Corporation Santa Fe Epmar Corporation Santa Fe Springs, CA (Shipper)Springs, CA (Shipper) Offered caustic alkali liquid, n.o.s. (alkyl ether amine), 8, in Offered caustic alkali liquid, n.o.s. (alkyl ether amine), 8, in an unauthorized non-UN standard non-bulk packaging; an unauthorized non-UN standard non-bulk packaging; failed to mark packagings containing liquid hazardous failed to mark packagings containing liquid hazardous material with the required orientation markings. [173.203(c), material with the required orientation markings. [173.203(c), 173.24(c)(1), 172.312(a)(2), 173.22(a)(2)] 173.24(c)(1), 172.312(a)(2), 173.22(a)(2)]



Chemlogic, Inc. Rayne, LA (Shipper) Chemlogic, Inc. Rayne, LA (Shipper)

Failed to close packaging in accordance with the manufacturer's closure Failed to close packaging in accordance with the manufacturer's closure notification. [173.22(a)(4), 173.24(f)(2)] notification. [173.22(a)(4), 173.24(f)(2)]


Shipping Paper ViolationsShipping Paper Violations

Failure to include a description in parentheses Failure to include a description in parentheses following “N.O.S.” carries a minimum fine of following “N.O.S.” carries a minimum fine of $1,200$1,200..

Failure to prepare shipping papers when transporting Failure to prepare shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials carries a minimum fine of hazardous materials carries a minimum fine of $5,200.$5,200.

Waste Transportation Waste Transportation ChecklistChecklist

See Appendix A in See Appendix A in

Student ManualStudent Manual

US DOT Hazardous MaterialsUS DOT Hazardous Materials

DefinitionDefinition

– GeneralGeneral– Hazard ClassesHazard Classes

Shipping PapersShipping Papers

– Bill of LadingBill of Lading– Hazardous Waste ManifestHazardous Waste Manifest

Hazardous Materials TableHazardous Materials TableAlphabetical list of hazardous materialsAlphabetical list of hazardous materialsColumn 1: SymbolsColumn 1: SymbolsColumn 2: Shipping NameColumn 2: Shipping Name– Font ExceptionsFont Exceptions– Bold entry vs. italic descriptionBold entry vs. italic description

Column 3: Hazard ClassColumn 3: Hazard ClassColumn 4: ID Number, (UN vs NA)Column 4: ID Number, (UN vs NA)Column 5: Packing GroupColumn 5: Packing GroupColumn 6: LabelsColumn 6: LabelsColumn 7: Special ProvisionColumn 7: Special ProvisionColumn 8: Packaging AuthorizationsColumn 8: Packaging Authorizations

8A Exceptions, 8B Non-bulk, 8C Bulk8A Exceptions, 8B Non-bulk, 8C BulkColumn 9: Quantity limitations for aircraft and railColumn 9: Quantity limitations for aircraft and railColumn 10: Vessel storage requirementsColumn 10: Vessel storage requirements

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Proper Shipping NamesProper Shipping NamesAdditional DescriptionsAdditional Descriptions

““Solution” or “Mixture” Solution” or “Mixture”

““Waste”Waste”

Generic Shipping Names or “Not Otherwise Specified” Generic Shipping Names or “Not Otherwise Specified” (N.O.S.)(N.O.S.)

““Reportable Quantity” or RQReportable Quantity” or RQ

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Poison-Inhalation HazardsPoison-Inhalation Hazards

The words “Poison-Inhalation Hazard, The words “Poison-Inhalation Hazard, Zone ____” Zone ____”

Look in Column 7 of the Hazardous Look in Column 7 of the Hazardous Materials Table.Materials Table.

Zones A, B, C, DZones A, B, C, D

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Poison-Inhalation HazardsPoison-Inhalation Hazards

Bromine, 8, UN1744, PGI, Poison-Inhalation Bromine, 8, UN1744, PGI, Poison-Inhalation Hazard, Zone A.Hazard, Zone A.

Placard any quantity, in addition to any other Placard any quantity, in addition to any other placards required.placards required.

TRANSPORTATION VIOLATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIESPENALTIES

COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATEDCOCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED Failed to mark a package “Inhalation Hazard” when required; failed Failed to mark a package “Inhalation Hazard” when required; failed

to properly label hazardous materials container or package; failed to to properly label hazardous materials container or package; failed to provide emergency response information; transported a hazardous provide emergency response information; transported a hazardous materials shipment without a proper shipping paper. [172.301(a), materials shipment without a proper shipping paper. [172.301(a), 172.400(a), 172.600(c)(1), 177.817(a)]172.400(a), 172.600(c)(1), 177.817(a)]


Dangerous When Wet Dangerous When Wet MaterialsMaterials

The words “Dangerous When Wet” The words “Dangerous When Wet”

Column 6 of the Hazardous Materials Column 6 of the Hazardous Materials Table.Table.

Placard any quantity, in addition to Placard any quantity, in addition to any other placards requiredany other placards required

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Marine PollutantMarine Pollutant

Appendix B of the Hazardous Material Table and Appendix B of the Hazardous Material Table and that are packaged in a solution or mixture of one or that are packaged in a solution or mixture of one or more Marine Pollutants in concentrations which more Marine Pollutants in concentrations which equal or exceed …..equal or exceed …..

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– 10% by weight of the solution for materials 10% by weight of the solution for materials listed in Appendix B; or,listed in Appendix B; or,

– 1% by weight of the solution or mixture for 1% by weight of the solution or mixture for materials that are identified as Severe Marine materials that are identified as Severe Marine Pollutants in Appendix B.Pollutants in Appendix B.


The words “Marine Pollutant” must be entered on The words “Marine Pollutant” must be entered on shipping papers and labelsshipping papers and labels

Proper shipping name must identify the marine pollutant Proper shipping name must identify the marine pollutant by name. Otherwise, name must be listed in parenthesis by name. Otherwise, name must be listed in parenthesis following the shipping description.following the shipping description.


Class 9 materialClass 9 material

““Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid or Solid, Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid or Solid, N.O.S. (marine pollutant name)”N.O.S. (marine pollutant name)”


Marine Pollutant US DOT labels are not required for non-Marine Pollutant US DOT labels are not required for non-bulk packages being transported by air, rail, or highway.bulk packages being transported by air, rail, or highway.


Bulk packages of marine pollutants must be Bulk packages of marine pollutants must be marked with the Marine Pollutant label, marked with the Marine Pollutant label, unlessunless the bulk package is already placarded for the bulk package is already placarded for another hazard class.another hazard class.

Packing GroupsPacking Groups

Column 5Column 5

Does not apply to hazard class 2, 7, Division 6.2 and ORM-D Does not apply to hazard class 2, 7, Division 6.2 and ORM-D materials.materials.

Packing GroupPacking Group Danger Presented by MaterialDanger Presented by Material

PG IPG I Great DangerGreat Danger

PG IIPG II Medium DangerMedium Danger

PG IIIPG III Minor DangerMinor Danger

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Proper Shipping DescriptionsProper Shipping Descriptions

Question #1Question #1

Is the following a proper shipping description?Is the following a proper shipping description?

1,1 Dichloroethane, 3, UN2362, PG II1,1 Dichloroethane, 3, UN2362, PG II If not, what is the proper shipping description?If not, what is the proper shipping description?


Answer #1Answer #1

Yes.Yes.




Potassium Hydroxide, Solution, UN1816, 8, Potassium Hydroxide, Solution, UN1816, 8, PG IIIPG III

If not, what is the proper shipping description?If not, what is the proper shipping description?


Answer #2Answer #2

Potassium Hydroxide, Solution, 8, UN1814, PG IIPotassium Hydroxide, Solution, 8, UN1814, PG II



What is the proper shipping description for lead acid What is the proper shipping description for lead acid batteries?batteries?


Answer #3Answer #3

Batteries, Wet Filled with Acid, 8, UN2794, PG IIIBatteries, Wet Filled with Acid, 8, UN2794, PG III



What is the proper shipping description for a drum of What is the proper shipping description for a drum of acetone?acetone?

Proper Shipping Proper Shipping DescriptionsDescriptions

Answer #4Answer #4

Acetone,3, UN1090,PGIIAcetone,3, UN1090,PGII



What is the proper shipping name for a drum of spent What is the proper shipping name for a drum of spent Allyl Alcohol?Allyl Alcohol?


Answer #5Answer #5

Waste Allyl Alcohol, 6.1, UN1098, PG I, Poison-Inhalation Waste Allyl Alcohol, 6.1, UN1098, PG I, Poison-Inhalation Hazard, Zone BHazard, Zone B



What is the proper shipping description for a waste What is the proper shipping description for a waste mixture of 50% acetone and 50 % hexane? The boiling mixture of 50% acetone and 50 % hexane? The boiling point of the material is 96 degrees Fahrenheit and the point of the material is 96 degrees Fahrenheit and the flashpoint of the material is 70 degrees Fahrenheit?flashpoint of the material is 70 degrees Fahrenheit?


Answer #6Answer #6

Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. (Acetone, Hexane), 3, Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. (Acetone, Hexane), 3, UN1993, PG IIUN1993, PG II



Is Muriatic Acid a proper shipping name?Is Muriatic Acid a proper shipping name?


Answer #7Answer #7

No.No.




MEK, 3, UN1193, PG IIIMEK, 3, UN1193, PG III If not, what is the proper shipping description?If not, what is the proper shipping description?


Answer #8Answer #8

Methyl Ethyl Ketone, 3, UN1193, PG IIMethyl Ethyl Ketone, 3, UN1193, PG II



Which of the choices below provides the best description of the limitations Which of the choices below provides the best description of the limitations placed on the entry “Diesel fuel, 3, NA1993”?placed on the entry “Diesel fuel, 3, NA1993”?

A.A. Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation.Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation.B.B. Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation everywhere Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation everywhere

except Canada.except Canada.C.C. Appropriate handling of the material for transportation within the United States Appropriate handling of the material for transportation within the United States

only.only.D.D. Appropriate handling of the material by air only.Appropriate handling of the material by air only.


Answer #9Answer #9

Which of the choices below provides the best Which of the choices below provides the best description of the limitations placed on the entry description of the limitations placed on the entry “Diesel fuel, 3, NA1993”?“Diesel fuel, 3, NA1993”?

C.C. Appropriate handling of the material for transportation Appropriate handling of the material for transportation within the United States onlywithin the United States only..



Which of the choices below provides the best description of the limitations Which of the choices below provides the best description of the limitations placed on the entry “Kerosene, 3, UN1223”?placed on the entry “Kerosene, 3, UN1223”?

A.A. Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation as well as Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation as well as domestic transportation.domestic transportation.

B.B. Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation.Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation.C.C. Appropriate handling of the material for transportation only in the lower 48 Appropriate handling of the material for transportation only in the lower 48

states.states.D.D. Appropriate handling of the material for domestic transportation only within the Appropriate handling of the material for domestic transportation only within the

U.S. or between Canada and the U.S.U.S. or between Canada and the U.S.


Answer #10Answer #10

Which of the choices below provides the best description of the Which of the choices below provides the best description of the limitations placed on the entry “Kerosene, 3, UN1223”?limitations placed on the entry “Kerosene, 3, UN1223”?

A.A. Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation as Appropriate handling of the material for international transportation as well as domestic transportation.well as domestic transportation.

Hazardous SubstanceHazardous Substance

A hazardous substance is defined as:A hazardous substance is defined as:

A material listed in Appendix A of the US DOT A material listed in Appendix A of the US DOT Hazardous Material Table; and,Hazardous Material Table; and,

Is transported in a quantity, in one package, which Is transported in a quantity, in one package, which equals or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) value equals or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) value listed in Appendix A for the material.listed in Appendix A for the material.

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Hazardous SubstanceHazardous Substance

Proper shipping description:Proper shipping description:

– Look up name of Hazardous SubstanceLook up name of Hazardous Substance– If not listed use:If not listed use:

Environmentally Hazardous substance, n.o.s., Environmentally Hazardous substance, n.o.s., liquid, (liquid, (add more info. hereadd more info. here).).

Environmentally Hazardous substance, n.o.s., Environmentally Hazardous substance, n.o.s., solid, (solid, (add more info. hereadd more info. here).).

Hazardous SubstancesHazardous Substances

Selecting Proper Shipping NameSelecting Proper Shipping Name

– One of the following must be noted in One of the following must be noted in parentheses following the shipping parentheses following the shipping description:description:

The name of the hazardous substance as it appears The name of the hazardous substance as it appears in Appendix A; or,in Appendix A; or,The corresponding “D” code for wastes that exhibit The corresponding “D” code for wastes that exhibit an EPA characteristic of ignitability, corrosivity, an EPA characteristic of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity.reactivity or toxicity.

Reportable QuantityReportable Quantity

The letters RQ are included before the proper The letters RQ are included before the proper shipping name if the weight of any one individual shipping name if the weight of any one individual package meets or exceeds the RQ value in package meets or exceeds the RQ value in Appendix A to the Hazardous Materials Table.Appendix A to the Hazardous Materials Table.

Use the lowest RQ value if more than one RQ Use the lowest RQ value if more than one RQ value applies for the components of a mixture.value applies for the components of a mixture.

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Hazardous Substance: look at the individual Hazardous Substance: look at the individual constituents and amount.constituents and amount.

Hazardous Waste: the entire mixture/debris carries EPA Hazardous Waste: the entire mixture/debris carries EPA waste code(s), look at the total weight.waste code(s), look at the total weight.


Question:Question:

500 lb. drum of sulfuric acid (hazardous substance), 500 lb. drum of sulfuric acid (hazardous substance), do you need to RQ?do you need to RQ?


Answer:Answer:

No, because for sulfuric acid the RQ value is No, because for sulfuric acid the RQ value is 1,000 lbs.1,000 lbs.


Question:Question:

500 lb. drum of waste sulfuric acid, with 500 lb. drum of waste sulfuric acid, with waste code DOO2, do you need to waste code DOO2, do you need to RQ?RQ?


Answer:Answer:

Yes, Waste Sulfuric acid, D002 has an Yes, Waste Sulfuric acid, D002 has an RQ of 100 lbs.RQ of 100 lbs.


Question:Question:

500 lb. Drum containing 10% by weight 500 lb. Drum containing 10% by weight of Cadmium and 90% by weight of inert of Cadmium and 90% by weight of inert material, do you need to RQ?material, do you need to RQ?


Answer:Answer:

Yes. Have 50 lbs. of cadmium, RQ is Yes. Have 50 lbs. of cadmium, RQ is 10 lbs.10 lbs.


Question:Question:

500 lb. Drum, with 1% by weight 500 lb. Drum, with 1% by weight Cadmium and 99% by weight inert soil Cadmium and 99% by weight inert soil with waste code D006. Do you need to with waste code D006. Do you need to RQ?RQ?

Reportable QuantityReportable QuantityAnswer:Answer:

Yes, since the whole mixture is D006 Yes, since the whole mixture is D006 with an RQ value of 10 lbs.with an RQ value of 10 lbs.


If a spill of the hazardous substance occurs during transportation If a spill of the hazardous substance occurs during transportation in an amount which exceeds or equals the RQ value listed in in an amount which exceeds or equals the RQ value listed in Appendix A to the Hazardous Materials Table the spill must be Appendix A to the Hazardous Materials Table the spill must be reported to the National Response Center.reported to the National Response Center.


QuestionQuestion

Is it necessary to know the total weight of the load in Is it necessary to know the total weight of the load in order to determine if the letters “RQ” must be noted as order to determine if the letters “RQ” must be noted as part of the shipping name for the material?part of the shipping name for the material?


AnswerAnswer

No. The applicability of the Reportable Quantity is No. The applicability of the Reportable Quantity is determined based on the individual container weight.determined based on the individual container weight.


QuestionQuestion

What is the proper shipping name for the following What is the proper shipping name for the following shipment?shipment?

1,500 gallons of unleaded gasoline being discarded. 1,500 gallons of unleaded gasoline being discarded. The gasoline will be transported in a 3,500 gallon The gasoline will be transported in a 3,500 gallon capacity cargo tank.capacity cargo tank.


AnswerAnswer

RQ, Waste Gasoline, 3, UN1203, PG II (DOO1, D018)RQ, Waste Gasoline, 3, UN1203, PG II (DOO1, D018)

Packaging Standards and Packaging Standards and SpecificationsSpecifications

The UN package marking is placed on any The UN package marking is placed on any container/package by the manufacturer to container/package by the manufacturer to indicate the standards to which the indicate the standards to which the container/package has been manufactured.container/package has been manufactured.

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Packaging codes are used to identify:Packaging codes are used to identify: Type of PackagingType of Packaging Materials of ConstructionMaterials of Construction Category of PackagingCategory of Packaging Performance StandardsPerformance Standards Other Special DesignationsOther Special Designations


Package Identification Package Identification CodesCodes

Type of PackageType of Package

1 = Drum1 = Drum

2 = Wooden Barrel2 = Wooden Barrel

3 = Jerrican3 = Jerrican

4 = Box or Crate4 = Box or Crate

5 = Bag5 = Bag

6 = Composite Packaging6 = Composite Packaging

7 = Pressure Receptacle7 = Pressure Receptacle


Package Identification CodesPackage Identification CodesMaterials of ConstructionMaterials of Construction

A = Steel (all types and surface treatment)A = Steel (all types and surface treatment)

B = AluminumB = Aluminum

C = Natural WoodC = Natural Wood

D = PlywoodD = Plywood

F = Reconstituted WoodF = Reconstituted Wood

G = FiberboardG = Fiberboard


Package Identification CodesPackage Identification CodesMaterials of Construction (continued)Materials of Construction (continued)

H = PlasticH = Plastic

L = TextileL = Textile

M = Paper, multi wallM = Paper, multi wall

N = Metal (other than steel or aluminum)N = Metal (other than steel or aluminum)

P = glass, porcelain, or stonewareP = glass, porcelain, or stoneware


Package Identification CodesPackage Identification CodesCategory of PackagingCategory of Packaging

1 = non-removable head (for drums or jerricans)1 = non-removable head (for drums or jerricans)

2 = removable head (for drums or jerricans)2 = removable head (for drums or jerricans)

Jerricans and DrumJerricans and Drum


Package Identification CodesPackage Identification CodesPerformance StandardsPerformance Standards

X = For packages meeting Packing GroupsX = For packages meeting Packing Groups

I, II, and III testsI, II, and III tests

Y = For packages meeting Packing GroupsY = For packages meeting Packing Groups

II, and III testsII, and III tests

Z = For packages meeting Packing GroupZ = For packages meeting Packing Group

III tests.III tests.


Package Identification CodesPackage Identification Codes

Other Special DesignationsOther Special Designations

Codes for specific gravity, pressure testing, Codes for specific gravity, pressure testing, year/month of manufacture and thickness. year/month of manufacture and thickness.


UN MarkingUN Marking

Example:Example:

1A1/X1.4/150/83USA/LV824 1.0


Intermediate Bulk ContaninerIntermediate Bulk Contaniner example: example:

UN Marking, UN Marking,

11G/Y 02 92/USA/+AA1378/1951/1058/37.111G/Y 02 92/USA/+AA1378/1951/1058/37.1

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What is the following container type?What is the following container type?

1A11A1


Answer #1Answer #1

A steel drum with a non-removable head.A steel drum with a non-removable head.



What does the “Y” stand for in the following What does the “Y” stand for in the following example?example?

1A1/Y1A1/Y


Answer #2Answer #2

Packaging has been tested for and meets Packaging has been tested for and meets the standards of hazardous materials in the standards of hazardous materials in Packing Groups II and III.Packing Groups II and III.



What marking must be on all packages What marking must be on all packages meeting United Nations manufacturing meeting United Nations manufacturing requirements?requirements?


Answer # 3UN

Segregation TableSegregation Table

Based on Hazard Classes (primary and subsidiary).Based on Hazard Classes (primary and subsidiary).

Prohibit cyanides and acids.Prohibit cyanides and acids.

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IDEAL CHEMICAL & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.IDEAL CHEMICAL & SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. Loaded, transported or stored prohibited combination of Loaded, transported or stored prohibited combination of

hazardous material together. [177.834(j)]hazardous material together. [177.834(j)]


U.S. DOT U.S. DOT Exemption.Exemption.

Now Now referred to referred to

as as “Special “Special Permits”Permits”



May the following materials be loaded, transported, or May the following materials be loaded, transported, or stored together?stored together?

• Phosphine, 2.3, UN2199, Poison - Inhalation Phosphine, 2.3, UN2199, Poison - Inhalation Hazard Zone AHazard Zone A

• Naphtha, 3, UN2553, PG IINaphtha, 3, UN2553, PG II What conditions apply, if any?What conditions apply, if any?


Answer #1Answer #1

[X] Materials may [X] Materials may notnot be loaded, transported, or stored be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same transport vehicle or storage facility together in the same transport vehicle or storage facility during the course of transportation.during the course of transportation.




• Waste Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Waste Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (Benzene, Lead), 3, UN1993, PG IILead), 3, UN1993, PG II

• Waste Hydrochloric Acid, Solution, 8, Waste Hydrochloric Acid, Solution, 8, UN1789, PG IIUN1789, PG II

What conditions apply, if any?What conditions apply, if any?


Answer #2Answer #2

Blank - No restrictions apply.Blank - No restrictions apply.




• Sodium Hydroxide, Solution, 8, Sodium Hydroxide, Solution, 8,

UN1824, PG IIUN1824, PG II• Sodium Nitrite, 5.1, UN1500, PG IIISodium Nitrite, 5.1, UN1500, PG III

What conditions apply, if any?What conditions apply, if any?


Answer #3Answer #3

[0] [0] Materials may not be loaded, transported, or stored together Materials may not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same transport vehicle or storage facility during the in the same transport vehicle or storage facility during the course of transportation, course of transportation, unless unless separated in manner that, in separated in manner that, in the event of leakage under conditions normally incident to the event of leakage under conditions normally incident to transport commingling of materials will not occur. Class 8 transport commingling of materials will not occur. Class 8 liquid materials may not be loaded above Class 4 or Class 5 liquid materials may not be loaded above Class 4 or Class 5 materials.materials.

Shipping PapersShipping Papers

Bill of LadingBill of Lading

Uniform Federal Hazardous Waste ManifestUniform Federal Hazardous Waste Manifest

Non-Hazardous Waste ManifestNon-Hazardous Waste Manifest

Transportation Violations Transportation Violations and Penaltiesand Penalties

ADM Trucking, Inc.ADM Trucking, Inc. Four counts of transporting a shipment of hazardous Four counts of transporting a shipment of hazardous

materials not accompanied by a properly prepared materials not accompanied by a properly prepared shipping paper.shipping paper.



Wastes which are not EPA or State Hazardous.Wastes which are not EPA or State Hazardous.

For DOT Hazardous Materials.For DOT Hazardous Materials.



When do you use a Bill of Lading?When do you use a Bill of Lading?


Answer #1Answer #1

Bills of Lading may be used to document the Bills of Lading may be used to document the transportation of materials which are not state or US transportation of materials which are not state or US EPA RCRA hazardous. The materials, however, may be EPA RCRA hazardous. The materials, however, may be hazardous according to US DOT regulations.hazardous according to US DOT regulations.


Question # 2 Question # 2

For waste that is not US DOT regulated, For waste that is not US DOT regulated, what is entered in the Hazard Class block?what is entered in the Hazard Class block?


Answer #2Answer #2

““Non-Hazardous”Non-Hazardous”



The Certification block is signed by the The Certification block is signed by the generator/shipper.generator/shipper.

True or FalseTrue or False


Answer #3Answer #3

TrueTrue

Hazardous Waste ManifestsHazardous Waste Manifests

Required for EPA and State Hazardous Wastes.Required for EPA and State Hazardous Wastes.

Hazardous waste entry before non-hazardous entry.Hazardous waste entry before non-hazardous entry.

Each party must provide a handwritten signature.Each party must provide a handwritten signature.


NEWS FLASH……..NEWS FLASH……..

Effective September 6, 2006 only the Federal Effective September 6, 2006 only the Federal Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest may be Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest may be used.used.

All State specific manifests are void.All State specific manifests are void.

NEW Federal Uniform ManifestNEW Federal Uniform Manifest

The new form will:The new form will:

Standardize the content and appearanceStandardize the content and appearance

Greater number of sourcesGreater number of sources

New tracking procedures for:New tracking procedures for:

– destination facility rejectsdestination facility rejects– exports/importsexports/imports

See Figure 4 in Student ManualSee Figure 4 in Student Manual


Within driver’s reach, while drivingWithin driver’s reach, while driving

On seat or door pouch, while absentOn seat or door pouch, while absent

NEW Federal Uniform ManifestNEW Federal Uniform Manifest

Highlight of ChangesHighlight of Changes (See Figure 4 in Student Manual)(See Figure 4 in Student Manual)

Line 3. Emergency Response PhoneLine 3. Emergency Response Phone

Line 4. Manifest Tracking NumberLine 4. Manifest Tracking Number

Line 13. Waste CodesLine 13. Waste Codes

Line 14. Special Handling Instructions and Additional Line 14. Special Handling Instructions and Additional InformationInformation

Line 19. Hazardous Waste Report Management Line 19. Hazardous Waste Report Management Method CodesMethod Codes

US DOT Hazardous Materials US DOT Hazardous Materials LabelsLabels

Describe the characteristics.Describe the characteristics.

Coded: color, symbol, number, text.Coded: color, symbol, number, text.

Generator’s responsibility.Generator’s responsibility.

Driver’s responsibility.Driver’s responsibility.

US DOT Hazardous Materials US DOT Hazardous Materials LabelsLabels

Column 6, Label codes.Column 6, Label codes.

Primary Hazard Label.Primary Hazard Label.

Subsidiary Hazard Label.Subsidiary Hazard Label.

Effective October 1, 2005


DSI TRANSPORTS, INC.DSI TRANSPORTS, INC. Offered hazardous materials for transportation which Offered hazardous materials for transportation which

were not properly prepared for transportation. [172.2(c)]were not properly prepared for transportation. [172.2(c)]


New DOT LabelNew DOT Label

Effective January 1, Effective January 1, 2011 this new label 2011 this new label must be used.must be used.

Combines Organic Combines Organic Peroxide Primary Peroxide Primary hazard with Flammable hazard with Flammable Liquid Subsidiary Liquid Subsidiary hazard.hazard.

Labels for Bulk PackagingLabels for Bulk Packaging

With 4 digit DOT ID Number.With 4 digit DOT ID Number.

Package capacity Package capacity >>1,000 gallons1,000 gallons

– Display on each side and each Display on each side and each endend

Package capacity <1,000 gallonsPackage capacity <1,000 gallons

– Display on two opposite sidesDisplay on two opposite sides

Displaying LabelsDisplaying Labels

Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Markings/LabelsMarkings/Labels

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) must display the four digit UN/NA must display the four digit UN/NA identification number AND hazard identification number AND hazard class label (or placard) on two class label (or placard) on two opposite sides.opposite sides.

Hazardous Waste MarkingsHazardous Waste MarkingsIdentify the contents of the Identify the contents of the package and provide vital package and provide vital information in the case of an information in the case of an emergency. emergency.

Must be displayed on all non-Must be displayed on all non-bulk packages. bulk packages.

Non-Hazardous/Non-Non-Hazardous/Non-Regulated Waste LabelsRegulated Waste Labels

A non-hazardous or non-regulated waste A non-hazardous or non-regulated waste label is required on non-bulk packages label is required on non-bulk packages containing waste that is not classified as containing waste that is not classified as hazardous.hazardous.

All information must be complete and match All information must be complete and match the information provided on the shipping the information provided on the shipping papers.papers.

Orientation Arrows MarkingOrientation Arrows Marking

For non-bulk combination package with For non-bulk combination package with inner packaging containing liquid inner packaging containing liquid hazardous materialshazardous materialsMarking must be displayed on two Marking must be displayed on two opposite sidesopposite sidesArrows pointing in correct upright Arrows pointing in correct upright directiondirection

LabelsLabels

Question:Question:Which of the following statements is NOT a general marking Which of the following statements is NOT a general marking

requirement for HazMat?requirement for HazMat?A.A. The marking must be durable, in English, and printed on or affixed to The marking must be durable, in English, and printed on or affixed to

the surface of a package, or on a label, tag, or sign.the surface of a package, or on a label, tag, or sign.B.B. The marking must be displayed on a black or white background.The marking must be displayed on a black or white background.C.C. The marking must be unobscured by labels or other attachments.The marking must be unobscured by labels or other attachments.D.D. The markings must be located away from any other markings.The markings must be located away from any other markings.

LabelsLabels

Answer:Answer:

Which of the following statements is NOT a general Which of the following statements is NOT a general marking requirement for HazMat?marking requirement for HazMat?

B.B. The marking must be displayed on a black or white The marking must be displayed on a black or white background.background.

LabelsLabels

What labels are required when transporting a non-What labels are required when transporting a non-bulk container of “bulk container of “Methyl MercaptanMethyl Mercaptan”?”?

LabelsLabels

What labels are required when transporting a non-What labels are required when transporting a non-bulk container of “bulk container of “Methyl MercaptanMethyl Mercaptan”?”?

2.3 (Poison Gas) and 2.3 (Poison Gas) and

2.1 (Flammable Gas)2.1 (Flammable Gas)

LabelsLabels

What labels are required when transporting a non-What labels are required when transporting a non-bulk container of “bulk container of “Methyl vinyl ketone, stabilizedMethyl vinyl ketone, stabilized”?”?

LabelsLabels

What labels are required when transporting a non-What labels are required when transporting a non-bulk container of “bulk container of “Methyl vinyl ketone, stabilizedMethyl vinyl ketone, stabilized”?”?

6.16.1

33

88

LabelsLabels

What labels are required when transporting a non-What labels are required when transporting a non-bulk container of “bulk container of “Organometallic substance, solid, Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric, water-reactivepyrophoric, water-reactive”?”?

LabelsLabels

What labels are required when transporting a non-What labels are required when transporting a non-bulk container of “bulk container of “Organometallic substance, solid, Organometallic substance, solid, pyrophoric, water-reactivepyrophoric, water-reactive”?”?

4.24.2

4.34.3

Loading/Unloading Hazardous Loading/Unloading Hazardous MaterialsMaterials

Verify that the vehicle hand Verify that the vehicle hand brake is securely set.brake is securely set.

Verify that all reasonable Verify that all reasonable precautions have been taken precautions have been taken to prevent vehicle motion.to prevent vehicle motion.


Stop vehicle engine if it is not used to operate a pump Stop vehicle engine if it is not used to operate a pump for loading or unloading.for loading or unloading.

Secure cargo to prevent movement during transit.Secure cargo to prevent movement during transit.


Smoking on or around any Smoking on or around any motor vehicle while loading or motor vehicle while loading or unloading any Class 1 unloading any Class 1 (explosive), Class 2, Division (explosive), Class 2, Division 2.1 (flammable gas), Class 3 2.1 (flammable gas), Class 3 (flammable liquid), Class 4 (flammable liquid), Class 4

(flammable solid),(flammable solid), or Class 5 or Class 5 (oxidizing) material is forbidden.(oxidizing) material is forbidden.


Extreme care shall be taken in the loading or unloading of any Extreme care shall be taken in the loading or unloading of any Class 1 (explosive), Class 2, Division 2.1 (flammable gas), Class Class 1 (explosive), Class 2, Division 2.1 (flammable gas), Class 3 (flammable liquid), Class 4 (flammable solid), or Class 5 3 (flammable liquid), Class 4 (flammable solid), or Class 5 (oxidizing) material into or from any motor vehicle to keep fire (oxidizing) material into or from any motor vehicle to keep fire away and prevent all persons in the area from lighting matches away and prevent all persons in the area from lighting matches or carrying any flame, lighted cigar, pipe or cigarette.or carrying any flame, lighted cigar, pipe or cigarette.

Loading /Unloading Hazard Loading /Unloading Hazard Class 2 MaterialsClass 2 Materials

To prevent overturning cylinders must be handled in one To prevent overturning cylinders must be handled in one of the following ways:of the following ways:

– Loaded securely in the upright position;Loaded securely in the upright position;– Loaded into racks securely attached to the Loaded into racks securely attached to the

vehicle;vehicle;– Loaded in the horizontal position.Loaded in the horizontal position.

Loading/Unloading Class 2 Loading/Unloading Class 2 MaterialsMaterials

Cylinders may not be loaded on vehicles with uneven Cylinders may not be loaded on vehicles with uneven floor surfaces.floor surfaces.

Do not use cargo heaters without knowing the Do not use cargo heaters without knowing the restrictions.restrictions.

Loading /Unloading Class 3 Loading /Unloading Class 3 MaterialsMaterials

To neutralize static charges prior to and during the transfer of flammable To neutralize static charges prior to and during the transfer of flammable liquids between containers, metallic bonds and ground conductors must be liquids between containers, metallic bonds and ground conductors must be used for containers that are not in metallic contact with each other. Connect used for containers that are not in metallic contact with each other. Connect the electric conductor to the container to be filled first and then to the the electric conductor to the container to be filled first and then to the container from which the material is being transferred from. container from which the material is being transferred from.

(page 48)(page 48)


Cargo tanks must be bonded and grounded before and Cargo tanks must be bonded and grounded before and during the transfer of flammable liquids.during the transfer of flammable liquids.


Prevent Flammable Solids that are likely to Prevent Flammable Solids that are likely to become dangerous when wet from getting become dangerous when wet from getting wet.wet.

These materials should also be kept dry These materials should also be kept dry during transit.during transit.

All portions of a load of Flammable Solids All portions of a load of Flammable Solids must be contained and covered within the must be contained and covered within the body of the vehicle. body of the vehicle.


Spontaneously Combustible Materials must be loaded in Spontaneously Combustible Materials must be loaded in a manner to allow sufficient ventilation to the load.a manner to allow sufficient ventilation to the load.

Vehicles loaded with Spontaneously Combustible Vehicles loaded with Spontaneously Combustible Materials must be unloaded as soon as possible after Materials must be unloaded as soon as possible after reaching the destination.reaching the destination.

Loading /Unloading Class 5.1 Loading /Unloading Class 5.1 MaterialsMaterials

Prevent oxidizing materials that are likely to become Prevent oxidizing materials that are likely to become dangerous when wet from getting wet.dangerous when wet from getting wet.

These materials should also be kept dry during transit.These materials should also be kept dry during transit.


When transporting Poisonous Materials in cargo tanks, When transporting Poisonous Materials in cargo tanks, all manholes and valves must be closed, secure, and all manholes and valves must be closed, secure, and free of leaks.free of leaks.

Packages bearing a POISON label cannot be loaded with Packages bearing a POISON label cannot be loaded with food stuffs, animal feeds, or any other edible cargo food stuffs, animal feeds, or any other edible cargo intended for human or animal consumption.intended for human or animal consumption.


Nitric Acid cannot be loaded above any package Nitric Acid cannot be loaded above any package containing material.containing material.

When loading or unloading individual breakable When loading or unloading individual breakable packages of Corrosive Materials by hand, each package packages of Corrosive Materials by hand, each package must be loaded and unloaded individually.must be loaded and unloaded individually.


Breakable packages of Corrosive Materials may be Breakable packages of Corrosive Materials may be loaded above other hazardous materials if the first tier of loaded above other hazardous materials if the first tier of material is boxed, crated, or packed in drums, barrels, or material is boxed, crated, or packed in drums, barrels, or kegs. The weight of subsequent tiers must be entirely kegs. The weight of subsequent tiers must be entirely supported by the packages in the first tier.supported by the packages in the first tier.


Breakable packages may not be loaded on vehicles with Breakable packages may not be loaded on vehicles with uneven floor surfaces.uneven floor surfaces.

When transporting Corrosive Material in cargo tanks all When transporting Corrosive Material in cargo tanks all manholes and valves must be closed, secure, and free of manholes and valves must be closed, secure, and free of leaks.leaks.

Loading/Unloading Cargo Loading/Unloading Cargo TanksTanks

A designated individual must be in attendance during A designated individual must be in attendance during the loading/unloading of a cargo tank. The individual the loading/unloading of a cargo tank. The individual must: must:

– be awake and within 25 feet of the cargo tank;be awake and within 25 feet of the cargo tank;– have unobstructed view of the cargo tank;have unobstructed view of the cargo tank;– be familiar with the material hazards;be familiar with the material hazards;– be instructed in emergency procedures; and, be instructed in emergency procedures; and, – be able to move the vehicle if necessary.be able to move the vehicle if necessary.

PlacardsPlacards

Most important method to communicate hazards Most important method to communicate hazards contained within transport vehicle.contained within transport vehicle.

Displayed on all 4 sides.Displayed on all 4 sides.

Driver’s responsibility.Driver’s responsibility.

PlacardsPlacards

REMINDER:REMINDER:

Effective October 1, 2005Effective October 1, 2005

All subsidiary placards must display the hazard All subsidiary placards must display the hazard class/division number in the lower corner.class/division number in the lower corner.

TRANSPORTATION VIOLATIONS TRANSPORTATION VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIESAND PENALTIES

CONSOLIDATED FREIGHTWAYS CORPORATION OF CONSOLIDATED FREIGHTWAYS CORPORATION OF DELAWAREDELAWARE

Moved a transport vehicle containing hazardous material Moved a transport vehicle containing hazardous material that was not properly marked/placarded. [177.823(a)]that was not properly marked/placarded. [177.823(a)]



ALLWASTE SERVICES OF ATLANTA, INC.ALLWASTE SERVICES OF ATLANTA, INC. Transported or accepted shipment of hazardous materials not in Transported or accepted shipment of hazardous materials not in

proper condition for transportation; moved a transport vehicle proper condition for transportation; moved a transport vehicle containing hazardous material that was not properly containing hazardous material that was not properly marked/placarded. [177.801(a), 177.823(a), 177.834(j), marked/placarded. [177.801(a), 177.823(a), 177.834(j), 172.504(a)]172.504(a)]


PlacardsPlacards Non-Bulk Packages Non-Bulk Packages

Based on the total weight of the hazard classes being Based on the total weight of the hazard classes being transported. transported.

Placards to be displayed are determined by consulting Placards to be displayed are determined by consulting Table 1 and Table 2.Table 1 and Table 2.


Placards for hazard classes listed in Table 1 are required Placards for hazard classes listed in Table 1 are required to be displayed:to be displayed:

– In addition to all other placards required; In addition to all other placards required; and, and,

– When hauling any quantity of a Table 1 When hauling any quantity of a Table 1 material.material.


Placards for hazard classes listed in Table 2 are required Placards for hazard classes listed in Table 2 are required to be displayed:to be displayed:

– When transporting 1,001 pounds or more of When transporting 1,001 pounds or more of material of Table 2 hazard class; and,material of Table 2 hazard class; and,

– When transporting materials of different Table When transporting materials of different Table 2 hazard classes having a combined weight of 2 hazard classes having a combined weight of 1,001 pounds or more. 1,001 pounds or more.


DANGEROUS placard, in place of the DANGEROUS placard, in place of the individual Table 2 placards.individual Table 2 placards.

However, when 2,205 pounds or more However, when 2,205 pounds or more of one hazard class of material is loaded of one hazard class of material is loaded at the same site, the individual hazard at the same site, the individual hazard class placard must be displayed.class placard must be displayed.


A A Dangerous When WetDangerous When Wet placard is required placard is required

when transporting when transporting anyany quantity of a material quantity of a material

with this hazard class, primary or subsidiary.with this hazard class, primary or subsidiary.


An An Inhalation HazardInhalation Hazard placard is required placard is required

when transporting when transporting anyany quantity of a material quantity of a material

classified as an Inhalation hazard.classified as an Inhalation hazard.


When transporting 2,205 pounds or more of aWhen transporting 2,205 pounds or more of a

PIH material in non-bulk packages, thePIH material in non-bulk packages, the

appropriate UN/NA number must beappropriate UN/NA number must be

displayed.displayed.


When transporting 8,820 pounds or more ofWhen transporting 8,820 pounds or more of

the same proper shipping name and UN/NAthe same proper shipping name and UN/NA

number in non-bulk packages, the ID numbernumber in non-bulk packages, the ID number

must be displayedmust be displayed

PlacardsPlacards

A placard is not required for non-bulk packages of A placard is not required for non-bulk packages of materials classified as Combustible Liquids. materials classified as Combustible Liquids.

A COMBUSTIBLE placard is required when A COMBUSTIBLE placard is required when transporting combustible liquids in bulk (greater transporting combustible liquids in bulk (greater than 119 gallon capacity) packages.than 119 gallon capacity) packages.

PlacardsPlacardsBulk PackagesBulk Packages

US DOT Hazardous Materials US DOT Hazardous Materials transported in bulk packages transported in bulk packages must always display the US DOT must always display the US DOT identification number (UN/NA identification number (UN/NA number). This includes number). This includes placarding on cargo tanks, dump placarding on cargo tanks, dump trucks, etc.trucks, etc.

PlacardsPlacards Bulk Packages Bulk Packages

A cargo tank that must be placarded when it contains A cargo tank that must be placarded when it contains hazardous materials MUST remain placarded when it is hazardous materials MUST remain placarded when it is emptied until it is:emptied until it is:

• Reloaded with a material NOT requiring Reloaded with a material NOT requiring placarding; or,placarding; or,

• Sufficiently cleaned and purged of all Sufficiently cleaned and purged of all vapors to remove any potential hazard.vapors to remove any potential hazard.


Shipping papers for a cargo tank containing the Shipping papers for a cargo tank containing the residue of a hazardous material may include the residue of a hazardous material may include the words:words:

““Residue: Last Contained” followed Residue: Last Contained” followed by the description of the material last by the description of the material last transported.transported.

A shipping paper copy for the material carried last A shipping paper copy for the material carried last may be used instead of a new shipping paper.may be used instead of a new shipping paper.


A transport vehicle containing IBC must display the A transport vehicle containing IBC must display the hazard class placard and ID number on all four sides.hazard class placard and ID number on all four sides.

When you have multiple IBCs of the same hazard class, When you have multiple IBCs of the same hazard class, but different ID numbers, then the hazard class placard but different ID numbers, then the hazard class placard can be displayed with multiple orange panels.can be displayed with multiple orange panels.

Bulk Packages- Bulk Packages- Elevated Temperature MaterialElevated Temperature Material

Elevated temperature material means a material which, Elevated temperature material means a material which, when offered for transportation or transported in a bulk when offered for transportation or transported in a bulk packaging:packaging:

(1) Is in a liquid phase and at a temperature at or above 100 °C (212 °F);(1) Is in a liquid phase and at a temperature at or above 100 °C (212 °F);

(2) Is in a liquid phase with a flash point at or above 37.8 °C (100 °F) that is (2) Is in a liquid phase with a flash point at or above 37.8 °C (100 °F) that is intentionally heated and offered for transportation or transported at or above intentionally heated and offered for transportation or transported at or above its flash point; orits flash point; or

(3) Is in a solid phase and at a temperature at or above 240 °C (464 °F).(3) Is in a solid phase and at a temperature at or above 240 °C (464 °F).

Bulk Packages- Bulk Packages- Elevated Temperature MaterialElevated Temperature Material

Must be marked on two-opposing sides with the Must be marked on two-opposing sides with the word “HOT”.word “HOT”.

On the packaging itself or on a white-square-on-On the packaging itself or on a white-square-on-point display.point display.

Portable TanksPortable Tanks

Proper shipping nameProper shipping name

Owner’s or lessee’s nameOwner’s or lessee’s name

4-digit ID number on tank and if not visible from 4-digit ID number on tank and if not visible from outside the transport vehicle: outside the transport vehicle: – 4-digit ID number on all 4 sides of the vehicle.4-digit ID number on all 4 sides of the vehicle.– Placards, orange panels, white square-on Placards, orange panels, white square-on

point.point.

PlacardsPlacards


A vehicle is loaded with 3 drums, weighing 500 pounds A vehicle is loaded with 3 drums, weighing 500 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 3, (Flammable Liquid) Material.each, of a Hazard Class 3, (Flammable Liquid) Material.

What placard(s) would you display?What placard(s) would you display?

PlacardsPlacards

Answer #1Answer #1

A FLAMMABLE placard would be displayed.A FLAMMABLE placard would be displayed.

PlacardsPlacards


A vehicle is loaded with 3 drums, weighing 300 pounds A vehicle is loaded with 3 drums, weighing 300 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 3, (Flammable Liquid) Material.each, of a Hazard Class 3, (Flammable Liquid) Material.


PlacardsPlacards

Answer #2Answer #2

A placard would not be required.A placard would not be required.

PlacardsPlacards


A vehicle is loaded with the following items:A vehicle is loaded with the following items:

2 drums, weighing 500 pounds each, of a 2 drums, weighing 500 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 3 Material;Hazard Class 3 Material;

3 drums, weighing 250 pounds each, of a 3 drums, weighing 250 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 8 material; and,Hazard Class 8 material; and,

4 drums, weighing 500 pounds each, of a 4 drums, weighing 500 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 9 Material.Hazard Class 9 Material.


PlacardsPlacards

Answer #3Answer #3

Option #1:Option #1:

A FLAMMABLE placard and a CORROSIVE placard A FLAMMABLE placard and a CORROSIVE placard would be displayed.would be displayed.


A DANGEROUS placard would be displayed.A DANGEROUS placard would be displayed.

PlacardsPlacards


A vehicle is loaded with one drum, weighing 30 pounds, A vehicle is loaded with one drum, weighing 30 pounds, of a material listed on the Hazardous Waste Manifest as:of a material listed on the Hazardous Waste Manifest as:

RQ, Waste Trichlorosilane, 4.3, RQ, Waste Trichlorosilane, 4.3, UN1295, PG I, Dangerous When WetUN1295, PG I, Dangerous When Wet

What placards would you display?What placards would you display?

PlacardsPlacards

Answer #4Answer #4

A DANGEROUS WHEN WET PLACARD would be A DANGEROUS WHEN WET PLACARD would be displayed.displayed.

PlacardsPlacards


A 2,000 gallon capacity cargo tank is loaded with 50 A 2,000 gallon capacity cargo tank is loaded with 50 gallons of a material whose Hazard Class is Combustible gallons of a material whose Hazard Class is Combustible Liquid. Liquid.


PlacardsPlacards

Answer #5Answer #5


A FLAMMABLE (1993) placard would be displayed.A FLAMMABLE (1993) placard would be displayed.


A COMBUSTIBLE (1993) placard would be displayed.A COMBUSTIBLE (1993) placard would be displayed.

PlacardsPlacards

Question #6Question #6A vehicle is loaded with the following items:A vehicle is loaded with the following items:

2 drums, weighing 500 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 3 2 drums, weighing 500 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 3 material;material;

3 drums, weighing 250 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 8 3 drums, weighing 250 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 8 material;material;

2 drums, weighing 150 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 6.1, 2 drums, weighing 150 pounds each, of a Hazard Class 6.1, Inhalation Hazard.Inhalation Hazard.


PlacardsPlacards

Answer #6Answer #6


A FLAMMABLE placard, a CORROSIVE placard, and A FLAMMABLE placard, a CORROSIVE placard, and a POISON placard would be displayed.a POISON placard would be displayed.


A DANGEROUS placard and a POISON placard A DANGEROUS placard and a POISON placard would be displayed.would be displayed.


DSI TRANSPORTS, INC.DSI TRANSPORTS, INC. Offered hazardous materials for transportation which Offered hazardous materials for transportation which

were not properly prepared for transportation. [172.2(c)]were not properly prepared for transportation. [172.2(c)]


Emergency Response GuidesEmergency Response Guides

The US DOT requires emergency The US DOT requires emergency response information to accompany response information to accompany the shipping papers when US DOT the shipping papers when US DOT regulated materials are transported.regulated materials are transported.


The emergency response information must include The emergency response information must include information on fire and health hazards, emergency information on fire and health hazards, emergency actions to be taken and proper first aid techniques.actions to be taken and proper first aid techniques.

2004 North American Emergency 2004 North American Emergency Response GuidebookResponse Guidebook

Published by the US DOT for Published by the US DOT for use by first responders during use by first responders during the initial phase of a the initial phase of a hazardous material incident. hazardous material incident.

Divided into 4 color-coded Divided into 4 color-coded sections.sections.


A small spill is defined as an incident involving a single A small spill is defined as an incident involving a single container equal to or smaller than a 55-gallon drum or container equal to or smaller than a 55-gallon drum or a small leak from a large container.a small leak from a large container.

A large spill is defined as an incident involving a A large spill is defined as an incident involving a container larger than a 55-gallon drum or a spill from container larger than a 55-gallon drum or a spill from

many smallmany small packages.packages.


Isolation and Protective Action Distances.Isolation and Protective Action Distances.

• Look up the Isolation Distance on the Look up the Isolation Distance on the Table.Table.

• Direct all persons to move laterally to Direct all persons to move laterally to the prevailing wind away from the spill the prevailing wind away from the spill to the isolation distance found on the to the isolation distance found on the Table.Table.



• Look up the Protective Action Distance Look up the Protective Action Distance on the Table. on the Table.

The Table gives the distance, in miles, The Table gives the distance, in miles, down wind, in which protective actions down wind, in which protective actions should be considered for spills both should be considered for spills both during the day and at night.during the day and at night.



• Initiate Protective Actions, beginning Initiate Protective Actions, beginning with those closest to the spill site and with those closest to the spill site and working away from the site in a working away from the site in a downwind direction.downwind direction.



What Emergency Response Guide would accompany the What Emergency Response Guide would accompany the following material?following material?

• Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. Waste Flammable Liquid, N.O.S. (Acetone, Hexane), 3, UN1993, PG II(Acetone, Hexane), 3, UN1993, PG II

Emergency Response Guides Emergency Response Guides

Answer #1Answer #1

Emergency Response Guide # 128Emergency Response Guide # 128




• Allyl Alcohol, 6.1, UN1098, PG I, Allyl Alcohol, 6.1, UN1098, PG I, Poison - Inhalation Hazard, Zone BPoison - Inhalation Hazard, Zone B

What are the Isolation and Protective Action Distances for What are the Isolation and Protective Action Distances for this material?this material?


Answer #2Answer #2

Emergency Response Guide #131Emergency Response Guide #131

Isolation Distances:Isolation Distances:

Small Spills - 100 feet in all directions Small Spills - 100 feet in all directions

Large Spills - 100 feet in all directionsLarge Spills - 100 feet in all directionsProtection Distances:Protection Distances:

Small Spills - Day .1 miles, Night .1 milesSmall Spills - Day .1 miles, Night .1 miles

Large Spills - Day .2 miles, Night 0.4 milesLarge Spills - Day .2 miles, Night 0.4 miles



What Emergency Response Guide would accompany What Emergency Response Guide would accompany the following material?the following material?

• Waste Non-RCRA Solid, N.O.S. (Oil Waste Non-RCRA Solid, N.O.S. (Oil Soaked Debris), Non-Hazardous, Soaked Debris), Non-Hazardous, None, NoneNone, None


Answer #3Answer #3

None. An Emergency Response Guide would not None. An Emergency Response Guide would not accompany a material that is not US DOT Hazardous.accompany a material that is not US DOT Hazardous.




• Waste Resin Solution, 3, UN1866, PG II, RQWaste Resin Solution, 3, UN1866, PG II, RQ

Emergency Response Guides Emergency Response Guides

Answer #4Answer #4

Emergency Response Guide # 127Emergency Response Guide # 127




• Hazardous Waste Solid, N.O.S. (methyl Hazardous Waste Solid, N.O.S. (methyl ethyl ketone), 9, NA3077, PG IIIethyl ketone), 9, NA3077, PG III


Answer #5Answer #5

Emergency Response Guide #171Emergency Response Guide #171

Emergency ProceduresEmergency Procedures

Follow Emergency Response Card Follow Emergency Response Card Instructions.Instructions.

Isolate the hazard by keeping all other Isolate the hazard by keeping all other persons away from the vehicle and persons away from the vehicle and upwind of the hazard.upwind of the hazard.


Avoid breathing, touching, tasting, or any Avoid breathing, touching, tasting, or any contact with the materials or its vapor.contact with the materials or its vapor.

DO NOT rely on the sense of smell to DO NOT rely on the sense of smell to detect the presence of hazardous materials detect the presence of hazardous materials since some materials may be odorless or since some materials may be odorless or overpowering.overpowering.

DO NOT light flares.DO NOT light flares.


Prepare to provide emergency responders with all Prepare to provide emergency responders with all possible information, such as shipping papers and possible information, such as shipping papers and emergency response cards.emergency response cards.

Identify the material by shipping name and US DOT ID Identify the material by shipping name and US DOT ID number providing it can be done safely.number providing it can be done safely.


If a leak may be quickly and safely If a leak may be quickly and safely stopped, without endangering stopped, without endangering yourself or others, do so quickly and yourself or others, do so quickly and retreat.retreat.

If other freight may be moved safely, If other freight may be moved safely, to avoid contamination, do so quickly to avoid contamination, do so quickly and retreat.and retreat.

Emergency Procedures.Emergency Procedures.

Seek medical attention if exposed to a hazardous Seek medical attention if exposed to a hazardous material or if symptoms of exposure exist. material or if symptoms of exposure exist.

Contact a supervisor or any necessary emergency Contact a supervisor or any necessary emergency response agencies immediately.response agencies immediately.


Failure to report a reportable quantity spill can result in fines and Failure to report a reportable quantity spill can result in fines and penalties of up to $25,000, three years in prison, or both. penalties of up to $25,000, three years in prison, or both.

24-Hour Emergency Telephone Numbers24-Hour Emergency Telephone Numbers

– National Response Center HotlineNational Response Center Hotline(800) 424-8802(800) 424-8802

Security AwarenessSecurity Awareness

Effective Sept. 25, 2003Effective Sept. 25, 2003Security Plans: Shipper, Carrier, ReceiverSecurity Plans: Shipper, Carrier, Receiver– Personnel securityPersonnel security– Unauthorized accessUnauthorized access– En-route security of cargoEn-route security of cargo

Terrorist ActsTerrorist Acts– 1993 World Trade Center Bombing: ammonium 1993 World Trade Center Bombing: ammonium

nitrate, urea, nitric acid.nitrate, urea, nitric acid.– 1995 Okalahoma City Bombing: ammonium nitrate1995 Okalahoma City Bombing: ammonium nitrate– 2001 World Trade Centers, Pentagon, PA field2001 World Trade Centers, Pentagon, PA field


Potential Targets:Potential Targets:–Chlorine gas & cyanide: enclosed spacesChlorine gas & cyanide: enclosed spaces–Flammable fuels: high density populationFlammable fuels: high density population–Contaminate water suppliesContaminate water supplies–Bridges, tunnelsBridges, tunnels

1993, NYC:1993, NYC:4 members of a terrorist cell were planning to ignite a gasoline tank 4 members of a terrorist cell were planning to ignite a gasoline tank truck in the Hudson River tunnel.truck in the Hudson River tunnel.

1999, Elkgrove, CA:1999, Elkgrove, CA:Anti-government militia planned to ignite a 24 million gallon Liquid Anti-government militia planned to ignite a 24 million gallon Liquid Propane tank farm.Propane tank farm.


Potential Threats:Potential Threats:–Be suspicious, Watch for unusual behaviorBe suspicious, Watch for unusual behavior–Live, work in our community. Part-time or temporary Live, work in our community. Part-time or temporary

employees.employees.–Don’t stereotype. Could be a disgruntled employee.Don’t stereotype. Could be a disgruntled employee.

Jan. 2001, Sacramento, CA: Jan. 2001, Sacramento, CA: 37 yr. old angry driver, drove over 70mph and crashed 37 yr. old angry driver, drove over 70mph and crashed tractor trailer into State Capitol. Diesel fuel tanks tractor trailer into State Capitol. Diesel fuel tanks exploded. Driver died. State Assembly near by.exploded. Driver died. State Assembly near by.


HazMat most vulnerable when in-transit.HazMat most vulnerable when in-transit.En-Route Security:En-Route Security:– Shortest routeShortest route– Avoid heavily populated areasAvoid heavily populated areas– Avoid bridges, tunnelsAvoid bridges, tunnels– Don’t pickup hitchhikersDon’t pickup hitchhikers– Park in well lighted areas, keep view of vehiclePark in well lighted areas, keep view of vehicle– Careful of what you say on 2-way radio or CBCareful of what you say on 2-way radio or CB– Report delays. Trucks equipped with GPS.Report delays. Trucks equipped with GPS.– Pre-trip inspectionsPre-trip inspections– Have required paperworkHave required paperwork– Report lost/stolen cargoReport lost/stolen cargo


Prevention Tools:Prevention Tools:

– Evaluate vulnerabilitiesEvaluate vulnerabilities– Employee background checks & verify infoEmployee background checks & verify info– Facility Security PlanFacility Security Plan


Recommended ProceduresRecommended Procedures– Keep storage areas lockedKeep storage areas locked– Keep updated/accurate inventoriesKeep updated/accurate inventories– Conduct regular inspections of storage areasConduct regular inspections of storage areas– Conduct security spot checks of personnel Conduct security spot checks of personnel

and vehiclesand vehicles– Lock all equipmentLock all equipment– Be alert for unusual purchases or odd Be alert for unusual purchases or odd

behaviorbehavior


Facility Security EvaluationFacility Security Evaluation– Nature of area surrounding facilityNature of area surrounding facility– Nature and quantity of hazardous materials Nature and quantity of hazardous materials

presentpresent– Physical barriers to entryPhysical barriers to entry– Means of detecting intrusion attemptMeans of detecting intrusion attempt– History of unauthorized entriesHistory of unauthorized entries– Regulatory requirementsRegulatory requirements

Documents

DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Presented by: Environmental Technical Group, Inc