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DOT/HMR Training 6/98 -- 49CFR -- P.Christou 1

SHIPPING HAZARDOUSMATERIALS

A Training Course in 49CFRUpdated 6/99

Prokopis A. Christou, P.E.

[email protected]

www.hazmat101.com


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Course Objectives

Provides a review of U.S. DOT HazardousMaterials Regulations

Forms part of recurrent training as

required by 49CFR


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Hazardous Materials Regulations

Hazardous materials are regulated in orderto: Prevent accidents, leaks and spills

Help emergency responders Ensure that HAZMAT employees are aware

of the hazards of materials they handle


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What Are Hazardous Materials?

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS are anysubstances or materials, includingenvironmentally hazardous substances,

which have been determined to becapable of posing an unreasonable risk tohealth, safety or property when

transported in commerce, and have beenso designated. (171.8)


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Laws Affect Transportation ofHazardous Materials

Regulations

US DOT Reg. 49 CFR ..........................All modes within the USA

ICAO Technical Instructions ................International air transport

IATA Dangerous Goods Reg................ Commercial air transport

IMDG Code ..........................................International sea transport

TDG Regulations Regulations .............Shipments to/from Canada

Mexican DOT Regs. ........................... Shipments to/from Mexico


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Penalties

Civil Penalties Maximum fines up to $25,000 per day per

violation. Updated for inflation Criminal Penalties

Fines up to $500,000 per day per violation

Up to five years in prison Injunctive Action

Shipments stopped or seized



Enforcement Authorities

Research & Special Programs Admin.(RSPA)

Federal Highway Administrations (FHA)

State DOT /State police Federal Railway Administration (FRA)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

U.S. Coast Guard



Numbering Sections in 49 CFR

172. 500 (b) (1)

Part SectionParagraph Subparagraph



Structure of HMR

Part 171 Definitions

Part 172 - Hazard Communication

Part 172.101 - Hazardous Materials Table

Part 173 - Classification and Packaging Part 174, 175, 176 & 177 - Modal Variations

Part 178 - Standards for Non-Bulk Packaging

Part 179 - Standards for Bulk Packaging (tankcars)

Part 180 - Continuing qualification/maint.



Administrative Requirements

Registration for certain shippers andtransporters

Training of HAZMAT employees



Training Requirements [172.704]

Train all HAZMAT employees to: Understand the regulations

Recognize and identify hazardous materials

Know reg. requirements that apply to his/her job

Be aware of relevant emergency response info.

Types of Training: General awareness, function

specific, safety Safety/OSHA/EPA training

Driver training (CDL)



Administrative Requirements

The HAZMAT employer must Train & test employees

Certify & keep records

Training Compliance Dates New employee - 90 days

Job function changed - 90 days

Update every 3 years



Six Steps to Compliance

1. Classification - obtain shippingdescription

2. Packaging - selection and assembly

3. Marking of packages4. Labeling of packages

5. Shipping papers & emergency responseinfo

6. Placarding & marking of vehiclesFor NJ-review Steps 1, 5 and 6



Step 1 of the Six Step Procedure

Obtain shipping description (172.202) SHIP--The Basic Shipping Description

consists of:

The Shipping Name The Hazard Classification

The Identification Number (UN or NA)

The Packing Group



HM Table



Packing Groups

Packing Group I - Great danger

Packing Group II - Moderate danger

Packing Group III - Mild danger



Hazard Classes/Divisions

Class 1 - Explosives (173.50) Class 2 - Compressed gasses (173.115)

Class 3 - Flammable liquids (173.120)

Class 4 - Flammable solids (173.240)

Class 5 - Oxidizers and organic Peroxides (173.127 & 128) Class 6 - Poisonous and infectious materials (173.132 & 134)

Class 7 - Radioactives (173.403)

Class 8 - Corrosive materials (173.136)

Class 9 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials (173.140) ORM - Other Regulated Material (173.144)

Elevated Temperature (171.8)



Multiple Hazards

Some materials may have more than onehazard

The first one is called the primary hazard

Other hazards are called subsidiaryhazards

How do you determine primary hazard Precedence of Hazard Table (173.2a(b))

HM Table



Hazardous Substances

Hazardous substances are materials that: Are listed in Appendix A to Section

172.101; AND

Are in a quantity in one package thatequals or exceeds the listed ReportableQuantity (RQ)

Example?


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Marine Pollutants

Marine pollutants are defined asmaterials which:

Are listed in Appendix B to Table 172.101;

AND Are packaged in a concentration greater

than 10% for marine pollutant or 1% for

severe marine pollutants


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Using the HM Table (172.101)

Shipping names

Hazard classes

Identification numbers Labeling requirements

Special provisions

Package specifications


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Shipping Name Procedures (I)

Chemicals listed by name

Chemicals not listed by name

Generic names based on hazard

Generic names based on chemical family

Generic names based on usage

Technical name rule for generic names(172.203(k)(3))


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Completing the shipping paper forhazardous material shipments


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The Shipping Description

S H I P -- The shipping paper must show the basicshipping description, consisting of:

Proper shipping name

Hazard class and division (subsidiary isoptional for domestic shipment)

Identification number (UN or NA)

Packing Group (I, II or III) PLUS more?

The total quantity


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Additional Shipping PaperRequirements (I)

DOT exemption number, if applicable

Limited Quantity, if applicable

RQ for hazardous substances

Marine Pollutant

Residue, last contained, if applicable

Dangerous When Wet for Division 4.3

[172.203]


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Additional Shipping PaperRequirements (II)

Technical name(s) in parentheses

Poison Inhalation Hazard, if applicable

Poison, if not otherwise indicated HOT for elevated temperature material

Radioactives

Special requirements for air, rail andwater


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Shippers Certification

This is to certify the above namedmaterials are properly classified,described, packaged, marked and labeled,

and are in proper condition fortransportation according to the applicableregulations of the Department ofTransport.

[172.204]


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Hazardous and Non-HazardousMaterials

You can list hazardous and non-hazardousmaterials on the same shipping paper, ifyou do one of the following:

Enter all hazardous materials first

Highlight hazardous materials

Mark an X or RQ in column headedHazardous Materials or HM


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Emergency Response Information

Shippers use MSDS, ERG, forms. Informationmust include:

Basic Description of the hazardous material

Immediate hazards to health

Risks of fire or explosion

Immediate precautions in case of an accident

Procedures in case of fire Methods for handling spills and leaks

Preliminary first aid

24-hour telephone number


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Review a sample shipping paper


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Placarding vehicles and containers ofhazardous materials (172.500)


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Background

Placards, labels, identification numbers,markings, and shipping papers arehazard communicate hazard information.


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What is

A label? A marking?

A placard?

An identification number?

What is a primary hazard placard/label?

Subsidiary hazard placard/label must notinclude class/division number on thebottom corner.


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What to placard?

Table 1 - placard any quantity cannot use DANGEROUS placard

Table 2 - Placard if total quantity 454 kg(1001 pounds) DANGEROUS placard permitted for mixed

load if < 1000 Kg (2205 lb) per class loaded atfacility


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Identification Numbers andplacement

Bulk containers must display the identificationnumber of their contents, either on the placard,or an orange panel beside the placard.

Placards should be placed on each end and eachside of motor vehicles or railroads.

Cargo tanks and portable tanks less than 1000

gallons require two placards on opposite sidesof the tank


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Exceptions may be allowed

Small Quantities Exceptions (173.4) Materials of Trade (MOT) (173.6)

Exceptions for various classes/div. (173.13 )

Limited Quantity, ORM-D (column 8A) Agricultural operations (173.5)

Government material (173.7)

Placarding exceptions DOT Exemptions


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Summary

UNDERSTAND the hazard of the materials you handle

KNOW and FOLLOW all your HAZMATresponsibilities, as they apply to your job

You must know the BASIC DESCRIPTION of amaterial to ship it properly

If you have questions, ASK SOMEONE who knows.Consult regs, procedures, others

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