How to Comply with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations

The regulations are intended to protect you, those around you and the environment. They
tell shippers how to package the materials safely and drivers how to load, transport and unload the material.
These are called "containment rules."
The intent of the regulations: contain the material, communicate the risk, and assure safe drivers and
equipment.
Inspect your vehicle before and during each trip. Law enforcement officers may stop and inspect your
vehicle. When stopped, they may check your shipping papers, vehicle placards, the hazardous materials
endorsement on your drivers license and your knowledge of hazardous materials.
!azardous materials include e"plosives, various types of gas, solids, flammable and combustible li#uid,
and other materials. $ecause of the risks involved and the potential conse#uences these risks impose, the
handling of hazardous materials is very heavily regulated by all levels of government.
The Secretary of the Department of Transportation receives the authority to regulate the
transportation of hazardous materials from the !azardous %aterials Transportation &ct '!%T&(.
The definition of !&)&*+,-. %&T/*I&L. includes those materials designated by the Secretary of the
Department of Transportation as posing an unreasonable threat to the public and the environment.
0ontractors are fully sub1ect to the re#uirements of the 2ederal hazardous materials transportation law.
& !azardous %aterials .afety 3ermit '!%.3( is re#uired to transport any of the following materials:
4. & highway route5controlled #uantity of a 0lass 6 'radioactive( material7
8. %ore than 99 pounds of a +ivision 4.4, 4.8, or 4.: 'e"plosive( material or an amount of a +ivision 4.9
'e"plosive( material re#uiring placarding under ;< 02* 4687
:. %ore than 4.=> #uarts per package of a ?material poisonous by inhalation,? that meets the criteria for
?hazard zone &?7
;. & ?material poisonous by inhalation,? that meets the criteria for ?hazard zone $,? in a bulk packaging
'capacity greater than 44< gallons(7
9. & ?material poisonous by inhalation,? that meets the criteria for ?hazard zone 0,? or ?hazard zone +,? in a
packaging having a capacity e#ual to or greater than :,9== gallons7 or
@. & shipment of compressed or refrigerated li#uefied methane or li#uefied natural gas, or other li#uefied gas
with a methane content of at least >9 percent, in a bulk packaging having a capacity e#ual to or greater than
:,9== gallons.
3/A&LTI/. 3/* BI,L&TI,A:
0*I%IA&L 55 IA+IBI+-&L 55 $250,000.00 (and includes provision for imprisonment for not more than 5 years.)
!&)&*+,-. %&T/*I&L. .!I33/* */.3,A.I$ILITI/.:
The only e"ceptions are when a shipper is a private carrier transporting their own product.
* DETERMINE WHETHER MTERI! MEET" THE DEFINITI#N #F $H%RD#&" MTERI!$
* 'R#'ER "HI''IN( NME
* C!"")DI*I"I#N
* IDENTIFICTI#N N&M+ER
* H%RD WRNIN( !+E!
* 'C,(IN(
* MR,IN(
* EM'!#-EE TRININ(
* "HI''IN( ''ER"
* EMER(ENC- RE"'#N"E INF#RMTI#N
* EMER(ENC- RE"'#N"E TE!E'H#NE N&M+ER
* CERTIFICTI#N
* C#M'TI+I!IT-
* +!#C,IN( ND +RCIN(
* '!CRDIN(
* "EC&RIT- '!N
* INCIDENT RE'#RTIN(
,f all the shippers 'offerors( responsibilities, the re#uirement to properly classify a hazardous material
is very important. It is from the proper identification of the hazardous materials that the other re#uirements are
based on. .hippers may put the label on a tag securely attached to the package. 2or e"ample, compressed gas
cylinders that will not hold a label will have tags or decals.
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When re#uired, the shipper will put the following on the package:
C The name and address of shipper or consignee.
C The hazardous materials shipping name and I+ number.
C The labels re#uired.
If the rules re#uire it, the shipper also will put *D or IA!&L&TI,A !&)&*+ on the package. 3ackages
with li#uid containers inside will also have package orientation markings with the arrows pointing in the correct
upright direction. The labels used always reflect the hazard class of the product. If a package needs more than
one label, the labels will be close together, near the proper shipping name.
!&)&*+,-. %&T/*I&L. 0&**I/* &A+ +*IB/* */.3,A.I$ILITI/. :
* "HI''IN( ''ER" CHEC,ED
* '!CRD ND MR, *EHIC!E
* !#DIN( ND &N!#DIN(
* C#M'TI+I!IT-
* +!#C,IN( ND +RCIN(
* INCIDENT RE'#RTIN(
* "EC&RIT- '!N
* EM'!#-EE TRININ(
* Refuse improper shipments, leaking packages and shipments.
T!/ +*IB/* also keeps hazardous materials shipping papers and emergency response information in the
proper place, by putting tabs on hazardous materials shipping papers, keeping them on top of other shipping
papers and keeping the re#uired emergency response information with the shipping papers. They must be
easily seen by someone entering the cab.
C keep hazardous materials shipping papers:
- In a pouch on the driver's door, or
- In clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened while driving, or
- On the driver's seat when out of the vehicle.
Eou must be familiar with, and have in your possession while driving, the:
C .hipping papers.
C Written emergency instructions.
C Written route plan.
C a .opy o/ FMC"R, 3art :<6. 0Federal Motor Carriers1 "a/ety Regulations hand2oo34
The vehicle itself must be in sound mechanical condition. The driver must check to insure that the
material offered by the shipper is properly described and packaged.
!&)&*+,-. %&T/*I&L. T&$L/
The purpose of the table is to assign proper shipping names, class and division, and guidance for
packaging and handling re#uirements for hazardous materials. %any violations occur because individuals fail to
review these instructions. Information that is available from the Table consists of: symbols that determine
applicability, proper shipping name and shipping description, hazard class or division, identification number,
packing group, label's( re#uired, special provisions, packaging authorizations, #uantity limitations aboard
aircraft, and vessel stowage re#uirements.
2ive '9( different symbols may appear in Column of the table.
054 .hows the proper shipping name, hazard class and packing group to use, even if the material
doesnt meet the hazard class definition.
0a4 %eans the hazardous material described in 0olumn 8 is sub1ect to the !%* only when offered or
intended for transport by air unless it is a hazardous substance or hazardous waste.
0W4 %eans the hazardous material described in 0olumn 8 is sub1ect to the !%* only when offered or
intended for transportation by water unless it is a hazardous substance, hazardous waste or marine pollutant.
0D4 %eans the proper shipping name is appropriate for describing materials for domestic transportation,
but may not be proper for international transportation.
0I4 Identifies a proper shipping name that is used to describe materials in international transportation.
& different shipping name may be used when only domestic transportation is involved.
Column ! lists the proper shipping names and descriptions of regulated materials. /ntries are in
alphabetical order so you can more #uickly find the right entry. The table shows proper shipping names in
regular type. The shipping paper must show proper shipping names. Aames shown in italics are not proper
shipping names.
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Column " shows a materials hazard class or division, or the entry ?2orbidden.? Aever transport a
?2orbidden? material.
Column # lists the identification number for each proper shipping name. Identification numbers are
preceded by the letters ?-A? or ?Aa.? The letters ?Aa? are associated with proper shipping names that are only
used within the -nited .tates and to and from 0anada. The identification number must appear on the shipping
paper as part of the shipping description and also appear on the package. It also must appear on cargo tanks
and other bulk packaging.
Column $ shows the packing group assigned to a material.
Column % shows the hazard warning label's( shippers must put on packages of hazardous materials.
.ome products re#uire use of more than one label due to a dual hazard being present. Ao label is needed where
the table shows the word A,A/.
Column & lists the additional 'special( provisions that apply to this material. When there is an entry in
this column, you must refer to the federal regulations for specific information.
Column ' is a three5part column showing the section numbers covering the packaging re#uirements for
each hazardous material.
note: columns ( and ) do not apply to transportation by highway.
There are < different hazard classes.
C!"" 6 E7'!#"I*E"8
+IBI.I,A 4.4 %&.. /F3L,.IB/ !&)&*+ 55 +ynamite
+IBI.I,A 4.8 3*,G/0TI,A !&)&*+ 55 2lares
+IBI.I,A 4.: %&.. 2I*/ !&)&*+ 55 2ireworks
+IBI.I,A 4.; %IA,* /F3L,.I,A !&)&*+
+IBI.I,A 4.9 B/*E IA./A.ITIB/ /F3L,.IB/. 55 $lasting &gents
+IBI.I,A 4.@ /FT*/%/LE IA./A.ITIB/ /F3L,.IB/.
C!"" 9 ("E"8
+IBI.I,A 8.4 2L&%%&$L/ H&./. 55 3ropane
+IBI.I,A 8.8 A,A52L&%%&$L/ H&./. 55 !elium
+IBI.I,A 8.: 3,I.,A,-. ,* T,FI0 55 2luorine
This class includes materials that are 0ompressed, +issolved under 3ressure, or 3ressurized 0ryogenic Li#uids,
and Li#uefied Hases
C!"" : F!MM+!E !I;&ID 55 Hasoline
C!"" < F!MM+!E "#!ID"8
+IBI.I,A ;.4 2L&%%&$L/ .,LI+
+IBI.I,A ;.8 .3,AT&A/,-.LE 0,%$-.TI$L/ %&T/*I&L
+IBI.I,A ;.: +&AH/*,-. W!/A W/T
C!"" = #7IDI%IN( "&+"TNCE"> #R(NIC 'ER#7IDE"8
+IBI.I,A 9.4 ,FI+I)/*
+IBI.I,A 9.8 ,*H&AI0 3/*,FI+/
C!"" ? '#I"#N#&" 0T#7IC4 ND INFECTI#&" "&+"TNCE"8
+IBI.I,A @.4 3,I.,A,-. 'T,FI0( %&T/*I&L
+IBI.I,A @.8 IA2/0TI,-. .-$.T&A0/
C!"" @ RDI#CTI*E MTERI!
C!"" A C#RR#"I*E" 55 $attery 2luid
C!"" B MI"CE!!NE#&" DN(ER#&" (##D"8
0ategory includes /nvironmentally !azardous .ubstances, /levated Temperature %aterial, !azardous
Wastes, and %arine 3ollutantsC
C#M+&"TI+!E !I;&ID"8 %aterials whose 23 is greater than 4;4 2 but less than 8==/2 are still regulated
domestically as combustible li#uids. %aterials transported domestically only, whose 23s are 4== 2 up to 4;4 2
may be reclassified as combustible in accordance with 46:.48='b(. C#M+&"TI+!E !I;&ID which does not
sustain combustion is not sub1ect to the re#uirements of the !%*s. IdoesnJt continue to burnK
#RMDD8 55 2lavorings, %edicines
$#RMDD materials$ are materials such as a consumer commodity, which although is sub1ect to the
regulations presents a limited hazard during transportation due to its form, #uantity and packaging. /ach ,*%5
+ material and category of ,*%5+ material is listed in the ;< 02* 468.4=4
:
C#N"&MER C#MM#DITIE"8
0onsumer commodities are materials that are packaged and distributed in a form intended for, or
suitable for sale through retail sales. In order to determine if a particular hazardous material may #ualify as a
consumer commodity, refer to the section number in 3art 46: identified in column > of the 468.4=4 Table for
that material. Ihair sprayK
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&gricultural ,perations
The transportation of agricultural products 'see ;< 02*464.>( by highway may be e"cepted from some or all of
the provisions of the !azardous %aterials *egulations when transported in accordance with the provisions of ;<
02* 46:.9.
%aterials of Trade
The transportation of materials of trade 'see ;< 02* 464.>( by highway may be e"cepted from many of the
re#uirements of the !azardous %aterials *egulations when transported in accordance with the procedures
contained in ;< 02* 46:.@.
When transporting hazardous wastesE you must sign by hand and carry a -niform !azardous Waste
%anifest. The name and /3& registration number of the shippers, carriers, and destination must appear on the
manifest.
PLACARDING:
The rules re#uire black 4== mm ':.< inch( numbers on orange panels, placards, or a white, diamond5
shaped background if no placard is re#uired.
Eou placard shipments based on the #uantity and hazard class. Eou can decide which placards to use if
you know these three things :
* Materials1 hazard .lassC
* amount 2eing shippedC
* total weight o/ all hazardous materials o/ all .lasses on your Fehi.leC
3lacards must be readable from all four directions. They are 4= :L; inches s#uare, s#uare5on5point, in a
diamond shape. 0argo tanks and other bulk packaging display the I.+. number of their contents on placards or
orange panels or white s#uare5on5point displays that are the same size as placards.
C 3laced so the words or numbers are level and read from left to right.
C at least : inches '6@.8 mm( away from any other markings.
C Mept clear of attachments or devices such as ladders, doors, and tarpaulins.
C Mept clean and undamaged so that the color, format, and message are easily seen.
$efore transporting a material, look for its name on all three lists which can be found in the !azardous
%aterials *egulations.
Table 4 materials must be placarded whenever any amount is transported:
4.4 ............................................................ ?/F3L,.IB/ 4.4?
4.8 ............................................................ ?/F3L,.IB/ 4.8?
4.: ............................................................ ?/F3L,.IB/ 4.:?
8.: ............................................................ ?3,I.,A H&.?
;.: ............................................................ ?+&AH/*,-. W!/A W/T?
@.4 '3H I, inhalation hazard only( ............ ?3,I.,A IA!&L&TI,A?
6 '*adioactive Eellow III label only( ........ ?*&+I,&0TIB/?
/"cept for bulk packagings, the hazard classes in Table 8 need placards only if the total amount
transported is 4,==4 lbs. or more including the package. &dd the amounts from all shipping papers for all the
Table 8 products you have on board. Eou may use $DN(ER#&"$ placards instead of separate placards for each
Table 8 hazard class when:
C Eou have 4,==4 lbs. or more of two or more Table 8 hazard classes, re#uiring different placards and
C Eou have not loaded 9,=== lbs. or more of any Table 8 hazard class material at any one place. 'Eou must use
the specific placard for this material.(
When two or more Table 8 materials are contained in the same transport vehicle, the $Dangerous$
placard may be used instead of the specific placard re#uired for each hazard class. !owever, when 8,8=9 lbs. or
more of a single category of !% is loaded on a transport vehicle, the placard specified for that material must be
displayed. I NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN K
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The 4,==4 lbs. is aggregate gross weight. &ggregate gross weight is the total weight of all hazardous
materials and its packaging loaded on a single transport vehicle. 2or e"ample, if a vehicle has 4,9== lbs. of
0lass : materials and 9= lbs. of 0lass > materials, you would have to placard for both 0lass : and 0lass >.
placard table 8 5 4,==4 lbs. or %ore
6C< CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$E7'!#"I*E" 6C<$
6C= CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$E7'!#"I*E" 6C=$
6C? CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$E7'!#"I*E" 6C?$
9C6 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$F!MM+!E ("$
9C9 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$N#NDF!MM+!E ("$
: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$F!MM+!E$
Com2usti2le liGuid CCCCCCCCC$C#M+&"TI+!E$ *
<C6 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$F!MM+!E "#!ID$
<C9 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$"'#NTNE#&"!- C#M+&"TI+!E$
=C6CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC $#7IDI%ER$
=C9 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$#R(NIC 'ER#7IDE$
?C6 0'( I or IIE other than '( I Inhalation hazard4 CCC$'#I"#N$
?C6 0'( III4 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$,EE' W- FR#M F##D$
?C9 CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC0N#NE4
A CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$C#RR#"I*E$
B CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC$C!"" B$ **
#RMDD CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC0N#NE4
C $F!MM+!E$ placard may be used in place o/ $C#M+&"TI+!E$ placard on a cargo tank or portable tank.
CC 0lass < placard is not re#uired for domestic transportation.
3lacards used to identify the primary hazard class of a material must have the hazard class or division
number displayed in the lower corner of the placard. Ao hazard class or division number is allowed on placards
used to identify a secondary hazard class of a material.
3lacarding is not re#uired for infectious substances, ,*%5+, limited #uantities, small #uantity
shipments, and combustible li#uids in non5bulk packages. 3lacards may not be displayed on any packaging,
freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car unless the placard represents a hazardous material
loaded into or onto the conveyance unless the shipment is in accordance with the T+H *egulation, the I%+H
0ode or the -A *ecommendations.
$'#I"#N INH!TI#N H%RD$ placards must be used in addition to other placards which may be
re#uired by the products hazard class.
Marking8
The basic marking re#uirement consists of the proper shipping name and identification number of the
hazardous materials contained in the package. %arkings should be durable, in /nglish, and not obscured by
other markings or labels. +epending on the material there may be additional marking re#uirements. 2or non5
bulk packaging, technical names must be marked in parenthesis in association with the proper shipping name if
re#uired by 468.8=:'k(. Identification numbers are not re#uired for ,*%5+ and limited #uantities.
Identification Aumbers must be on each side and each end for packages 4,=== gals. or more and for
cylinders permanently mounted on tube trailer motor vehicles. Identification Aumbers on two opposing sides for
packages less than 4,=== gals. Technical names are not re#uired for bulk packages.
Eou may not offer or transport a container unless the !% markings apply to the material contained in
the package. There is an e"ception for empty containers if: '4( In a vehicle or freight container, the package is
not visible, and is loaded and unloaded by the shipper or consignee, or '8( The markings are securely covered
during transport.
The following is a listing of additional marking re#uirements :
/levated temperature material
0lass 6 'radioactive( materials
Li#uid !azardous %aterials in Aon5$ulk 3ackaging
3oisonous !azardous %aterials
/"plosive !azardous %aterial
%arine 3ollutant
!azardous .ubstances in non5bulk packagings
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!azardous materials packages should be secured in a transport vehicle to prevent damage during
transportation. The motor carrier is responsible for blocking and bracing !% for shipment by highway. Therefore
a carrier who removes and or alters blocking and bracing material installed by the shipper
is not necessarily in violation of federal law. If the hazardous materials leaks or spills during transport
due to insufficient blocking and bracing, the motor carrier is at fault.
!&)&*+,-. %&T/*I&L. 0,%%-AI0&TI,A.:
3art 468 of ;< 02* contains the hazardous materials communication re#uirements in addition to the
hazardous materials table, emergency response re#uirements, training, and security plan. The term hazardous
materials communications commonly refers to shipping papers, marking, labeling and placarding.
Shipping Papers*
Ao carrier may transport a hazardous material unless it is accompanied by a shipping paper that is
prepared in accordance with the !%*.
The basic description of hazardous materials includes the proper shipping name, hazard class or
division, the identification number, and the packing group, if any, in that order. The packing group is displayed
in *oman numerals and may be preceded by ?3H.? 'The class names, I%, class and division numbers, or
subsidiary hazard classes may be entered in parentheses.( .hipping name, hazard class, and I+ number must
not be abbreviated unless specifically authorized in the hazardous materials regulations. The description must
also show:
C The total #uantity and unit of measure, and
C The letters *D, if a reportable #uantity.
C If the letters *D appear, the name of the hazardous substance.
C 2or ?n.o.s.? and generic descriptions, the technical name of the hazardous material.
3acking Hroup +egree of +anger
I Hreat
II %edium
III %inor
RQ Phosgene, 2.3, UN10!, Po"son, Inha#a$"on %azard, &one A 9= l2sC
'proper name, hazard class, I+ number from column ; of hazmat table, descriptive details(
'Total #uantity must appear before or after the basic description.(
4= ctns. 'aintE :E &N69?:E '( IIE =HH l2sC
'as$e a.etoneE :E &N6HBHE '( IIE =HH l2s.
/ntries are re#uired for number and type packaging and weight 'net or gross(.
& non-ha+ardous material may not be described by using a hazard class or an I+ number.

.hipping papers must include a ?shippers certification,? signed by the shipper, saying they prepared
the shipment according to the rules.
,n general shipping papers, hazardous materials must be either:
C +escribed first, or
C !ighlighted in a contrasting color, or
C Identified by an ?F? placed before the shipping name in a column captioned ?!%.? The letters ?*D? may be
used instead of ?F? if a reportable #uantity is present in one package.
The +,T does not dictate who signs the certification on the shipping papers. The individual who signs
the certification should be the individual most knowledgeable of the shipment.
The first page must tell the total number of pages. 2or e"ample, ?3age 4 of ;.?
& problem with some $ills of Ladings are the numerous emergency numbers for various types of
problems, such as re#uests for delivery times or re#uests for safe havens. /mergency responders may have
trouble identifying the +,T emergency response telephone number. The regulation re#uires an emergency
response telephone number to be placed on the shipping paper. The number must be of a person who is
knowledgeable of the hazardous materials being shipped and the appropriate emergency response procedures,
or a person who has immediate access to a person who has such knowledge. The individual who signs the
certification should be the individual most knowledgeable of the shipment.
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CURRENT/NEW: UN1263, Paint, 3, PG II
CURRENT/NEW: UN1090, Waste acetone, 3 , PG II
'u2li. !aw amended <B &C"CCC =66H to reGuire retention o/ hazardous materials shipping papers /or 6 yearC
/%/*H/A0E */.3,A./ IA2,*%&TI,A:
C /%/*H/A0E */.3,A./ IA2,*%&TI,A T!&T %-.T &33/&* ,A T!/ .!I33IAH 3&3/* ,* IA & ./3&*&T/
+,0-%/AT %&IAT&IA/+ WIT! T!/ .!I33IAH 3&3/*:
+/.0*I3TI,A ,2 T!/ !%
I%%/+I&T/ !&)&*+. T, !/&LT!
I%%/+I&T/ %/T!,+. 2,* !&A+LIAH .%&LL ,* L&*H/ 2I*/. &A+ .3ILL. ,* L/&M.
3*/LI%IA&*E 2I*.T &I+ %/&.-*/.
.pills of 4= pounds or more must be reported.
(our )o* a$ $he s+ene o, an a++"den$ "s $o protect yourself, other people and property from harm.
CMeep people away from the scene.
CLimit the spread of material, only if you can safely do so.
C0ommunicate the danger of the hazardous materials to emergency response personnel.
C3rovide emergency responders with the shipping papers and emergency response information.
,n This -rder*
C 0heck to see that your driving partner is ,M.
C Meep shipping papers with you.
C Meep people far away and upwind.
C Warn others of the danger.
C .end for help.
C 2ollow your employers instructions.
C 3revent smoking and keep open flame away.
,nly move your vehicle if you can do so without danger to yourself or others. Aever continue driving with
hazardous material leaking from your vehicle in order to find a phone booth, truck stop, help or similar reason.
* 'ar3 itC
* "e.ure the areaC
* "tay thereC
* "end someone else /or helpC (iFe that person8
C a description of the emergency.
C Eour e"act location and direction of travel.
C Eour name, the carriers name and the name of the community or city where your terminal is located.
C The proper shipping name, hazard class and I+ number of the hazardous materials, if you know them.
This is a lot for someone to remember. It is a good idea to write it all down for the person you send for help.
The emergency response team must know these things to find you and to handle the emergency. They may
have to travel miles to get to you. This information will help them to bring the right e#uipment the first time,
without having to go back for it.
.ever move your vehicle, if doing so /ill cause contamination or damage the vehicle. 0eep do/n/ind
and a/ay from roadside rests, truck stops, cafes and 1usinesses. .ever try to repack leaking containers.
If continuing to transport a leaking tank would be unsafe, get off the road. If safe to do so, try to contain
any li#uid leaking from the vehicle. Meep bystanders away from the li#uid and its fumes. +o everything possible
to prevent in1ury to others.
** e"plosives
If your vehicle has a breakdown or accident while carrying e"plosives, warn others of the danger. Meep
bystanders away. +o not allow smoking or open fire near the vehicle. If there is a fire, warn everyone of the
danger of e"plosion.
*emove all e"plosives before separating vehicles involved in a collision. 3lace the e"plosives at least
8== feet from the vehicles and occupied buildings.
** If compressed gas is leaking from your vehicle, warn others of the danger. ,nly permit those involved in
removing the hazard or wreckage to get close. Eou must notify the shipper if compressed gas is involved in any
accident.
** Aever transport a leaking cargo tank farther than needed to reach a safe place. Het off the roadway if
you can do so safely. +ont transfer flammable li#uid from one vehicle to another on a public roadway e"cept in
an emergency.
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0all your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
The National Response Center helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards. It is a
resource to the local police and firefighters. It maintains a 8;5hour toll5free line. Eou or your employer must
phone when any of the following occur as a direct result of a hazardous materials incident:
C a person is killed.
C an in1ured person re#uires hospitalization.
C /stimated property damage e"ceeds O9=,===.
C The general public is evacuated for one or more hours.
C ,ne or more ma1or transportation arteries or facilities are closed or shut down for one hour or more.
C 2ire, breakage, spillage or suspected radioactive contamination occurs.
C 2ire, breakage, spillage or suspected contamination occurs involving an infectious substance other than a
diagnostic specimen or regulated medical waste7
C a situation e"ists of such a nature 'e.g., continuing danger to life e"ists at the scene of an incident(
that, in the 1udgment of the carrier, should be reported.
C a release of a marine pollutant occurs in a #uantity exceeding 11 gallons for a li!uid or ""2 pounds for a solid.

National Response Center (800) 424-8801
C Their name.
C Aame and address of the carrier they work for.
C 3hone number where they can be reached.
C +ate, time and location of incident.
C The e"tent of in1uries, if any.
C 0lassification, name and #uantity of hazardous materials involved, if such information is available.
C Type of incident and nature of hazardous materials involvement and whether a continuing danger to life
e"ists at the scene.
If a reportable #uantity of hazardous substance was involved, the caller should give the name of the shipper
and the #uantity of the hazardous substance discharged.
$e prepared to give your employer the re#uired information as well. 0arriers must make detailed written
reports within := days of an incident.
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The 0hemical Transportation /mergency 0enter '0!/%T*/0( provides emergency personnel with technical
information about the physical properties of hazardous materials.
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3arking, &ttendance and surveillance of motor vehicle:
'a( & motor vehicle which contains +ivision 4.4, 4.8, or 4.: materials must not be parked under any of the
following circumstancesP
'4( ,n or within 9 feet of the traveled portion of a public street or highway7
'8( ,n private property 'including premises of fueling or eating facility( without the knowledge and consent of
the person who is in charge of the property and who is aware of the nature of the hazardous materials the
vehicle contains7 or
':( Within :== feet of a bridge, tunnel, dwelling, or place where people work, congregate, or assemble, e"cept
for brief periods when the necessities of operation re#uire the vehicle to be parked and make it impracticable to
park the vehicle in any other place.
'b( & motor vehicle which contains hazardous materials other than +ivision 4.4, 4.8, or 4.: materials must not
be parked on or within five feet of the traveled portion of public street or highway e"cept for brief periods when
the necessities of operation re#uire the vehicle to be parked and make it impracticable to park the vehicle in
any other place. It must be attended at all times by its driver or a #ualified representative of the motor carrier
that operates it. !owever, the vehicle need not be attended while its driver is performing duties which are
incident and necessary to the drivers duties as the operator of the vehicle. Ipaying for fuelK
.omeone must always watch the parked vehicle. Eou may let someone else watch it for you only if your
vehicle is:
C,n the shippers property, or
C,n the carriers property, or
C,n the consignees property.
Eou are allowed to leave your vehicle unattended in a safe haven. & safe haven is an area specifically
approved in writing by local, .tate, or 2ederal governmental authorities for the parking of unattended vehicles
containing +ivision 4.4, 4.8, or 4.: materials.

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The persons attending a placarded vehicle must:
C $e in the vehicle, awake, and not in the sleeper #erth, or within 100 feet of the vehicle and have it within clear view.
C $e aware of the hazards of the materials being transported.
C Mnow what to do in emergencies.
C $e able to move the vehicle, if needed.
Eou may park a placarded vehicle 'not laden with e"plosives( within 9 feet of the traveled part of the
road only if your work re#uires it.
The rules in this section do not relieve the driver from any obligation imposed by law relating to the
placing of warning devices when a motor vehicle is stopped on a public street or highway.
2ires :
'a( & motor vehicle containing hazardous materials must not be operated near an open fire unless its driver has
first taken precautions to ascertain that the vehicle can safely pass the fire without stopping.
'b( & motor vehicle containing hazardous materials must not be parked within :== feet of an open fire.
$ou might #rea% down and have to use stopped vehicle signals. &se reflective triangles or red electric lights.
Never use #urning signals, such as flares or fuses, around a'
( )an% used for *lass + (flammable liquids) or ,ivision 2.1 (flammable gas) whether loaded or empty.
( -ehicle loaded with ,ivision 1.1, 1.2, or 1.+ (Class A or B) explosives.
When you discover a fire, send for help. Eou may use the fire e"tinguisher to keep minor truck fires from
spreading to cargo before firefighters arrive. The power unit of placarded vehicles must have a fire e"tinguisher
with a -L rating of 4= $:0 or more. !owever, dont fight hazardous materials fires. Warn other people of the
danger and keep them away.
.moking :
Ao person may smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe on or within 89 feet ofP
'a( & motor vehicle which contains 0lass 4 materials, 0lass 9 materials, or flammable materials classified as
+ivision 8.4, 0lass :, +ivisions ;.4 and ;.87 or
'b( &n empty tank motor vehicle which has been used to transport 0lass :, flammable materials, or +ivision 8.4
flammable gases, which when so used, was re#uired to be marked or placarded in accordance with the rules in
Q466.>8: of this title.
2ueling :
When a motor vehicle which contains hazardous materials is being fueledP
'a( Its engine must not be operating7 and
'b( & person must be in control of the fueling process at the nozzle, controlling fuel flow.
Tires :
& driver must e"amine each tire on a motor vehicle at the beginning of each trip and each time the
vehicle is parked. If a tire is found to be flat, leaking, or improperly inflated, the driver must have the tire
repaired, replaced, or properly inflated before the vehicle is driven. The only acceptable way to check tire
pressure is to use a tire pressure gauge. +o not drive with a tire that is leaking or flat e"cept to the nearest safe
place to fi" it.
*emove any overheated tire. 3lace it a safe distance from your vehicle. +ont drive until you correct the cause
of the overheating.
2ollow the rules about parking and attending placarded vehicles. They apply even when checking,
repairing, or replacing tires.
*oute *estrictions :
.ome states and counties re#uire permits to transport hazardous materials or wastes. They may limit the
routes you can use. Local rules about routes and permits change often. It is your 1ob as driver to find out if you
need permits or must use special routes. %ake sure you have all needed papers before starting.
.top before railroad crossings
.top before a railroad crossing if your vehicle:
C Is placarded, or
C 0arries any amount of chlorine, or
C !as cargo tanks, whether loaded or empty, used for hazardous materials.
Eou must stop 49 to 9= feet before the nearest rail. 3roceed only when you are sure no train is coming. +ont
shift gears while crossing the tracks.
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Loading and unloading :
+ont use hooks. .et the parking brake. %ake sure the vehicle will not move. &way from heat sources.
+ont let people smoke nearby. Aever smoke around :
class 4 /F3L,.IB/., division 8.4 2L&%%&$L/ H&., class : 2L&%%&$L/ LID-I+.,
class ; 2L&%%&$L/ .,LI+., class 9 ,FI+I)/*.,
The rules usually forbid use of cargo heaters, including automatic cargo heaterLair conditioner units. -nless you
have read all the related rules, dont load class 4, 8.4 or : products in a cargo space that has a heater.
+o not take a package that shows any dampness or oily stain.
Eou must load class 4, ; or 9 materials into a closed cargo space unless all packages are:
C 2ire and water resistant, or
C 0overed with a fire and water resistant tarp.
Turn your engine off before loading or unloading any e"plosives. +isable cargo heaters. +isconnect
heater power sources and drain heater fuel tanks. Look for bolts, screws, nails, broken side panels, and broken
floor boards. -se a floor lining with +ivision 4.4, 4.8, or 4.: '0lass & or $ e"plosives(. The floors must be tight
and the liner must be either non5metallic material or non5ferrous metal. Ii.e..aluminum R never steelK
Watch for signs of leaking or damaged containers. +o not touch any leaking material.
Aever eat, drink or smoke around a leak or spill.
Aever transfer hazardous materials from one package to another while in transit.
,o not transport ,ivision 1.1 or 1.2 (Class A explosives) in triples or in vehicle com#inations if'
C There is a marked or placarded cargo tank in the combination, or
C The other vehicle in the combination contains:
5 +ivision 4.4 a 'initiating e"plosives(.
5 3ackages of 0lass 6 'radioactive( materials labeled ?Eellow III,?
5 +ivision 8.: 'poisonous gas( or +ivision @.4 '3oisonous( materials.
5 !azardous materials in a portable tank.
0ontainers of 0lass 4 'e"plosives(, 0lass : 'flammable li#uids(, 0lass ; 'flammable solids(, 0lass 9
'o"idizers(, 0lass > 'corrosives(, 0lass 8 'gases(, and +ivision @.4 'poisons( must be braced to prevent
movement of the packages during transportation.
class > 'corrosive( %aterials:
If loading by hand, load breakable containers of corrosive li#uid one by one. Meep them right side up.
+o not drop or roll the containers. Load them onto an even floor surface. .tack carboys only if the lower tiers
can bear the weight of the upper tiers safely.
Aever load corrosive li#uids ne"t to or above:
55 +ivision 4.; '/"plosives 0(.
55 0lass ;.4 '2lammable .olids(.
55 0lass 9.4 ',"idizers(.
55 +ivision 8.:, zone $ '3oisonous Hases(.
Aever load corrosive li#uids with: Irefuse shipmentK
55 +ivision 4.4 or 4.8 '/"plosives &(.
55 +ivision 8.:, zone a '3oisonous Hases(.
55 +ivision ;.8 '.pontaneously 0ombustible %aterials(.
55 +ivision @.4, 3HI, zone a '3oison Li#uids(.
class 8 'compressed gas( including cryogenic li#uids:
If your vehicle doesnt have racks to hold cylinders, the cargo space floor must be flat. The cylinders must be:
C !eld upright or braced laying down flat, or
C In racks attached to the vehicle, or
C In bo"es that will keep them from turning over.
do not load. . . in the same vehicle with. . .
Division 6.1 or 2.3 (POISON or poison
gas labeled material) Animal or human food unless the poison package is overpacked
in an approved way. Foodstuffs are anything you swallow.
However, mouthwash, toothpaste, and skin creams are not
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& driver transporting chlorine in cargo tanks must have an approved gas mask in the vehicle.
cargo tanks are bulk packagings permanently attached to a vehicle. 0argo tanks remain on the vehicle
when you load and unload them. portable tanks are bulk containers which are not permanently attached to a
vehicle.
The person watching the loading or unloading must:
C $e alert.
C !ave a clear view of the cargo tank.
C $e within 89 feet of the tank.
C Mnow of the hazards of the materials involved.
C Mnow the procedures to follow in an emergency, and
C $e authorized to move the cargo tank and able to do so.
Turn off your engine before loading or unloading any flammable li#uids. ,nly run the engine if needed
to operate a pump. Hround a cargo tank correctly before filling it through an open filling hole. Hround the tank
before opening the filling hole, and maintain the ground until after closing the filling hole.
I+ numbers must still be visible when the portable tank is on the motor vehicle. If they are not visible,
you must display the I+ number on both sides and ends of the motor vehicle.
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.ome words and phrases have special meanings when talking about hazardous materials. The words and
phrases in this publication may be on your test.
proper shipping name 5 means the name o/ the hazardous materials shown in Roman print 2not italics3
shippers certification 5 means a statement on a shipping paper, signed by the shipper, saying heLshe
prepared the shipment properly according to law.
test your kno/ledge 24ook at the material a1ove3
1. Shippers package in order to ________the material.
2. Drivers placard their vehicle to _______ the risk.
3. What three things do you need to know to decide which placards (if any) you need?
4. A hazardous materials ID number must appear on the ______ and on the _____.
5. Where must you keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials?
6. What is a shipper's certification? Where does it appear? Who signs it?
7. When may non-hazardous materials be described by hazard class words or ID numbers?
8. Name five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount.
9. Your load includes 20 lbs. of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 lbs. of flammable gas. What placards do you need, if any?
10. Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?
11. Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater/air conditioner unit?
12. Should the floor liner required for Division 1.1 or 1.2 (Explosives A) be stainless steel?
13. At the shipper's dock you're given a paper for 100 cartons of battery acid. You already have 100 lbs. of dry Silver
Cyanide on board. What precautions do you have to take? [page 10]
14. Name a hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle.
15. Your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas. Should you turn off the engine before or after
unlocking hoses after delivery?
16. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how often should you check the tires?
17. What is a safe haven?
18. How close to the traveled part of the roadway can you park with Division 1.2 or 1.3 (Explosive B)?
19. How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building with the same load?
20. What type of fire extinguisher must placarded vehicles carry?
21. You're hauling 100 lbs. of division 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) material. Do you need to stop before railroad
crossing? [page 4]
22. At a rest area you discover your hazardous materials shipment is slowly leaking from the vehicle. There's no phone
around. What should you do?
23. What is the Emergency Response Guide (ERG)? (Answer: The Department of Transportation has a guidebook for
firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials. The
guide is indexed by proper shipping name and hazardous materials identification number. Emergency personnel look
for these things on the shipping paper. That is why it is vital that the proper shipping name, ID number, label, and
placards are correct.)
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