Department of Transportation Training Instructors: Steve Katnik, Skip Ricarte, and Gary Duran

DOT Basics 1.HazMat Definition 2.HazMat Table 3.Shipping Papers 4.Marking 5.Labeling 6.Placarding 7.Incident Reporting 8.Emergency Response 9.Training and Security

DOT Basics (Continued) 10. Loading and Unloading 11. Load Segregation 12. Packaging 13. Test

DOT Basics HazMat Definition: Title 49 CFR, Section defines a hazardous material as a material that is “capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.” A material is considered “hazardous” if it meets one or more of the hazardous class definitions in the hazmat regulations and/or is a hazardous substance, marine pollutant, or elevated temperature material.

DOT Basics Hazard Classes: Class 1, Explosives – Division 1-6 Class 2, Gases – Division 1-3 Class 3, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Class 4, Solids – Division 1-3 Class 5, Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides – Div. 1-2 Class 6, Poisonous Materials and Infectious Substances – Div. 1-2 Class 7, Radioactive Material Class 8, Corrosive Material Class 9, Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

Hazard Class 1 Examples

Hazard Class 2 Examples

Hazard Class 3 Example

Hazard Class 4 Examples

Hazard Class 5 Examples

Hazard Class 6 Examples

Hazard Class 7 Examples

Hazard Class 8 Example

Hazard Class 9 Example

DOT Basics The most difficult challenge: Determining whether a material is hazardous!!!

Hazardous Materials Table 10 Columns: Column 1 – Symbols Column 2 – Hazardous Description And Proper Shipping Name Column 3 – Hazard Class or Division Column 4 – ID Numbers Column 5 – Packing Group Column 6 – Labels Column 7 – Special Provisions Column 8 – Packagings Column 9 – Quantity Limitations Column 10 – Vessel Storage

Hazardous Materials Table Column 1 – 6 Symbols Fixes the proper shipping name, haz class, packing group 2. A – Restricts application for aircraft transport 3. G – Requires one or more technical names that need to be entered in parentheses 4. D – Identifies proper shipping names for domestic transport, but not for international transport 5. I – Identifies proper shipping names for international transport. 6. W – Restricts application for vessel transport.

Hazardous Materials Table Column 2 – Hazardous Description And Proper Shipping Name Note: Proper shipping names are in ROMAN type not in italics. Also, if you cannot find the name of your hazardous material(s), it may not be hazardous. If is it, then select a generic or N.O.S. (not otherwise specified) name that most accurately describes your hazmat.

Hazardous Materials Table Column 3 – Hazard Class or Division Note: Make sure that the one listed for the selected proper shipping name matches the material being transported. This also helps determine the labeling and packaging requirements.

Hazardous Materials Table Column 4 – ID Numbers UN – United Nations (International and Domestic Transport) NA – North America (Domestic Transport only – USA and Canada)

Hazardous Materials Table Column 5 – Packing Group PG Number - I, II, III PG I – Indicates Great Danger PG II – Indicates Medium Danger PG III – Indicated Minor Danger Note: No PG nos. are assigned to Class 2, Class 7, ORM-D, and some Division 6.2 and Class 9 materials.

Hazardous Materials Table Column 6 – Labels Identifies the label codes that correspond with the warning label(s) that must be applied to the hazmat packaging.

Hazardous Materials Table Column 7 – Special Provisions (Section ) Codes and Applications A – Aircraft B – Bulk packagings, other than UN, IM spec. portable tanks, or IBC’s IB or IP – IBC’s N – Non-Bulk packagings R – Rail T – UN or IM spec. portable tanks TP – Additional UN or IM spec portable tanks info, as required W - Water

Hazardous Materials Table Column 8 – Packagings, 3 Columns 8A – Exceptions, if “None,” then no exceptions for packagings (Refer to Special Provisions in Column 7) 8B – Non-Bulk: (1) <450 liters or <119 gallons for a liquid, (2) <400 kg or <882 pounds or a receptacle of < 450 liters or < 119 gallons for a solid, (3) <454 or <1000 pounds for a gas 8C – Bulk: Opposite of non-bulk

Hazardous Materials Table Column 9 – Quantity Limitations 9A – Aircraft or Rail cars 9B – Cargo aircraft Note: Maximum quantities you can offer in a single packaging.

Hazardous Materials Table Column 10 – Vessel Storage 10A – Specifies storage location on passenger or cargo vessel. Codes from A-E specifies “on deck” or “under deck” storage depending on vessel type and length of vessel. 10B – Additional requirements for specific types of hazardous materials

DOT Shipping Papers Provides key information of the hazmat, specifically in the event of an emergency. Required for each and every hazmat shipment for all modes, unless specifically excepted by HMR. Written on a shipping order, bill of lading, or manifest, or other shipping document.

DOT Shipping Papers

DOT HazMat Description on Shipping Papers For the Proper Shipping Description, Required Information in this Order: (1)UN or NA ID Number (2)Proper Shipping Name [if n.o.s., include technical name in ( )] (3)Hazard Class or Division Number (4)Subsidiary Hazard Class or Division Number, if any, in ( ) (5)Packing Group (PG), if any. In addition, (1) Total Quantity by Net or Gross Mass Capacity and (2) Number and Type of Packages

DOT HazMat Description on Shipping Papers Product Toluene: UN 1294, Toluene, 3, PG III Product Toluene Diisocyanate : _______________________ Stuff Not Otherwise Specified : UN 1993, Flammable Liquids, n.o.s. (contains Xylene and Benzene), 3, II Waste Toluene: UN 1294, Waste Toluene, 3, PG III Waste Toluene Diisocyanate _______________________ Stuff Not Otherwise Specified UN 1993, Waste Flammable Liquids, n.o.s. (contains Xylene and Benzene), 3, II

DOT Shipping Pagers HazMat Entries Must be: – Entered First, or – Identified with an “X” or “RQ” as appropriate in the “HM” Column, or – Entered in a contrasting color, such as highlighting the hazmat shipping description in “yellow”

DOT Shipping Papers Additional Required Information – “RQ” – Reportable Quantity (See HazMat Table Appendices) Ex. RQ, UN2809, Mercury, 8, PGIII – “Limited Quantity” Ex. UN 1268, Petroleum Distillates, n.o.s. 3, PGIII – “Marine Pollutant” Ex. RQ, Marine Pollutant, UN2809, Mercury, 8, PGIII – “Hot” UN1999, Hot Tars, Liquid, 3, PGII

DOT Shipping Papers “Poison-Inhalation Hazard” or “Toxic-Inhalation Hazard” followed by Zone A-D

DOT Shipping Paper Other Additional Information “DOT-SP” followed by the number Emergency Telephone Number Shipper’s Certification

DOT Shipping Paper Retention 2 years for shippers 1 year for carriers 3 years for uniform hazardous waste manifests

DOT Markings, Labels, Placards

Must be: – Durable – Written In English – Affixed on the package – Displayed on background of sharply contrasting color – Visible and not concealed or hidden by other labels or attachments – Located away from advertisements or trademarks that could reduce their effectiveness to communicate hazards

DOT Bulk and Non-Bulk Packages Bulk Packaging: – A maximum capacity greater that 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a liquid; – A maximum net mass greater than 400 kg (882 pounds) and a max. capacity than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a solid; or – A water capacity greater than 454 (1000 pounds) as a receptacle for a gas. Non-Bulk Packaging: – Less than bulk packaging unit of measures

DOT Markings For Non-Bulk Packages, packages must be marked with: – Proper Shipping Name Technical Names, if required – UN or NA Identification Numbers – Consignee Name and Address “TO” – Consignor Name and Address “FROM” – A “DOT-SP Number”

DOT Markings Consignee: Consignor:

DOT Markings For Large Quantity Non-Bulk Packages of single hazmat: – Each package must be marked with the same proper shipping name and ID number; – The aggregate gross weight of the hazmat is 4,000 kg (8,820 pounds) or more; – All of the hazmat is loaded at one loading facility; and – The transport vehicle contains no other hazmat or non-hazardous material. NOTE: Does not apply to Class 1, Class 7, Limited Quantities or ORM-D materials.

DOT Markings Additional Markings

DOT Labels Like markings: – Must be durable, weather resistant, and be able to withstand deterioration or change in color, a 30-day exposure to transport conditions – Must meet design specifications: Each diamond-shape label must be at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) on each side, with each side also having a solid line inner border mm ( inch) from the edge of the label. Hazard class/division number must be at least 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) and not greater than 12.7 mm (0.5 inch). Text lettering must be 7.6 mm (0.3 inch) in height. On labels, the words “SPONSTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE” and “DANGEROUS WHEN WET” must be 5.1 mm (0.2 inch) in height.

DOT Labels Requirements: – Column 6 of HazMat Table – When primary and secondary labels are used, they must be displayed next to each other (within six inches).

DOT Placards Each bulk packaging, freight container, unit load device, transport vehicle, or rail car containing hazmat must be placarded. Must meet DOT design specifications. Need to know: – Are packages bulk or non-bulk? – Are primary and secondary hazard classes identified? – Are the weights of the non-bulk packages for each hazard class identified? Placards are required for Table 1 hazard classes. Placards are required for Table 2 with some exceptions.

DOT Placarding Bulk packages of Table 2 hazmat must be placarded with primary and secondary hazards. Transport vehicle or freight container must also be placarded. Transport vehicles or freight containers must be placarded if non-bulk packages of Table 2 hazmat exceed the aggregate weight of 454 kg (1001 pounds).

DOT Incident Reporting Accident verses Incident – An incident may not have been a result of an accident. Telephone Report (ASAP) – Death – Injuries resulting in a hospitalization – Evacuation of general public lasting more than an hour – Shut-down of a major transportation artery lasting more than an hour – Change in operational flight pattern – Potential radioactive contamination or infectious substance – Release of marine pollutant 450 l (119 gallons) or 400 kg (882 pounds) – Potential threat to environment

DOT Incident Reporting For Air, Rail, Water, Highway, Call – “National Response Center (NRC)” at For infectious substances, Call – CDC at

DOT Incident Reporting Incident Report must be written and submitted with 30-days from the date of discovery. Report must be completed on: – DOT Form or – Report-on-Line

DOT Emergency Response

DOT Training and Security HazMat Employee means anyone who affects hazardous materials transportation safety Training Requirements (49 CFR, Section ) – 1 General Awareness/Familiarization – 2 Function-Specific Training – 3 Safety Training – 4 Security Awareness – 5 In-depth Security Training Initial and Recurrent Training

Loading/Unloading Modal specific Requirements include: – Quantity Limitations – Segregation – Monitoring – Load Securement – Vehicle Positioning – Routing

Load Segregation Location or placement during transportation Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials

DOT Packages Important to ensure that the packaging is compatible with the hazmat. Follow the DOT packaging codes: Example 4G/Y145/S/03 USA/RA

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