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Hazardous Materials Transportation

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Who Is a HAZMAT Employee?•Load, unload, or otherwise handle

hazardous materials•Operate the vehicle that will be used to

transport the hazardous materials•Likely to be exposed to hazardous materials

if there is an accident


Session ObjectivesYou will be able to:•Recognize and identify hazardous materials•Understand HAZMAT container markings,

labels, and placards•Load and unload hazardous materials safely•Use protective procedures and equipment•Avoid accidents with hazardous materials•Respond to an emergency•Recognize and respond to security threats


Recognize Hazardous Materials•Read the container

labels • DOT labels

•Read material safety data sheets

•Become familiar with common hazardous materials


Review Shipping Documents•Identify the proper

shipping name•Identify the hazard

class•Look at the

identification number•Identify the packaging

group


Identify Hazard Classes•Class 1: Explosives•Class 2: Gases•Class 3: Flammable or

Combustible Liquids•Class 4:

Flammable Solids


Identify Hazard Classes (cont.)

•Class 5: Oxidizer/Organic Peroxide

•Class 6: Poison•Class 7:

Radioactive Material•Class 8:

Corrosive Material•Class 9: Miscellaneous

Dangerous Material


Find Identification Numbers•Number assigned to shipping names

• “UN”—international and domestic • “NA”—domestic and Canadian only

•Placards• Emergency responders


Identify Packaging Groups•I = Great Danger•II = Medium Danger•III = Minor Danger


Read Labels and Placards•Read warning labels

on all containers•Make sure the labels

match hazard class and division

•Ensure placards are properly placed on transport vehicles

•Placards must be located on all 4 sides of the vehicle


UN Approved Packages•Packages must pass

leakage and stability tests

•Must be marked with “UN” nomenclature

•Check the DOT hazardous materials table

•Check to ensure there is no damage


Identifying Hazards and Labels—Any Questions?•Any questions about

hazardous materials identification?

•Reading labels, markings, or placards?


Loading or Unloading Trucks•Check the safety guide before loading or

unloading begins•Remove ignition keys prior to

loading/unloading•Don’t overfill or overload tanks•Handle cylinders and packages carefully


Loading or Unloading Trucks (cont.)

•Handle empty drums as cautiously as full drums•Do not overload closed cargo spaces; allow

air to circulate•Close all access flanges and valves before

moving and allow adequate relaxation time


Loading and Unloading a Tank Truck or Railcar•Inspect the vehicle•Wear appropriate PPE•Follow specific

checklist•Stay in the area•Know emergency

response procedures•Follow procedures

after loading/unloading


Handle Drums and Totes Safely•Inspect containers for

damage•Check labels and

markings•Remove containers

carefully•Know emergency

procedures•Place containers in

storage area


Operate a Forklift Safely•Authorized operators

only•Quickly report

accidents•Always wear seat belts•No person under the

forks•Operate controls only

from driver’s seat•Never block exits or

emergency equipment


Loading and Unloading With a Forklift•Never over-load the forklift

• Check the weight of the load• Locate the center of gravity

•Inspect the load•Restack unstable loads•Tow from the rear towing pin


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)•Always wear the

appropriate personal protection• Protect eye and face• Use gloves

•Respiratory protection•Protective clothing

and boots


Emergency Response to a Spill or Leak•Stop the material

handling process•Evacuate the area•Alert others•Control and clean up

only if authorized and trained


Emergency Contacts•Fire department•Police department•Ambulance•Medical clinic•Hospital


Rescue and Medical Treatment•Leave rescue work to trained professionals•Let designated first-aid workers perform

first aid•Follow medical emergency procedures


Extinguishing Equipment•Portable extinguisher•Fire hose•Fire suppression

systems


Extinguisher Types•A—For combustibles such as trash,

wood, or paper•B—For flammable liquids or gases•C—For electrical fires•D—For combustible metals such as

magnesium


Extinguisher Use•Pull the pin•Aim at the base

of the fire•Squeeze the trigger•Sweep back and forth


HAZMAT Safety and Emergencies—Questions?•Any questions about

loading, unloading, or handling hazardous materials?

•Questions about how to respond to emergencies?

•Questions about using a fire extinguisher?


Security Plan•Different for every facility•Includes risk assessment and preventive

measures•Describes how applicant information is

confirmed•Addresses unauthorized access and

handling•Addresses en route risks


Potential Security Risks•List of hazardous

materials•Quantity stored or

processed•Location

considerations•Modes of

transportation


Address En Route Risks•Select carriers

carefully•Assess loading/

unloading areas•Evaluate

dispatch methods•Assess security of the

destination


Secure Hazardous Material•Lock storage areas•Inventory hazardous

materials•Inspect storage areas•Look out for unusual

chemical purchases•Verify driver

information


Report Suspicious Personnel or ActivitiesReport suspicious activity:•Persons near chemical

tanks•Loitering by loading

docks•Walking along security

fence•Unusual vehicles

parked outside facility


Responding to Security Threats•Do not approach

suspicious persons•Call police•Warn others•Lock doors and gates•Evacuate area


Your Role in Security•Keep doors locked•Don’t lend out keys•Require proper

identification•Check unknown

personnel


Security—Any Questions?•Are there any

questions about security risks or procedures?


Key Points to Remember•Read the shipping descriptions•Read and follow label and placard warnings•Follow all safe HAZMAT handling

procedures—they could save your life•Wear proper PPE to avoid injury•Follow security procedures—report

suspicious people or activities immediately

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