/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. BLR’s Safety Training Presentations Hazardous Materials Transportation 49 CFR BLR’s Safety Training Presentations

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Goals General awareness, function specific, safety Security awareness, in-depth security training Quiz

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. HazMat Employees Load/unload hazardous materials Mark containers or drums Prepare hazardous material shipments Operate vehicle transporting hazardous materials Supervise transportation of hazardous materials

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Shipping Description Proper shipping name Hazard class Identification number Packaging group

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Hazard Classes Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable or Combustible Liquids Class 4: Flammable Solids

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Hazard Classes Class 5: Oxidizer/ Organic Peroxide Class 6: Poison Class 7: Radioactive Material Class 8: Corrosive Material Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Material

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Identification Numbers Number assigned to shipping names –“UN”—international and domestic –“NA”—domestic and Canadian only Placards –Emergency responders

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Packaging Groups I = Great Danger II = Medium Danger III = Minor Danger

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Labels and Placards Warning labels on all containers Labels match hazard class and division Placards on transport vehicles Placards on all 4 sides

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. UN Approved Packages Pass testing UN nomenclature Packaging authorization Nondamaged packages

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Tank Truck/Rail Car Inspect the vehicle Wear appropriate PPE Follow specific checklist Stay in the area Know emergency response procedures Follow procedures after loading/unloading

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Drums and Totes Inspect containers for damage Check labels and markings Remove containers carefully Know emergency procedures Place containers in storage area

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Recognizing Hazardous Materials Container labels DOT labels MSDSs Workplace knowledge

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. PPE Eye and face protection Gloves Respiratory protection Protective clothing and boots

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Emergency Response Stop the process Evacuate the area Alert others Control and clean up if trained

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Goals General awareness, function specific, safety Security awareness, in-depth security training Quiz

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Security Plan Different for every facility Includes risk assessment and preventative measures Describes how applicant information is confirmed Addresses unauthorized access and handling Addresses en-route risks

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Potential Security Risks List of hazardous materials Quantity stored or processed Location considerations Modes of transportation

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Assess Personnel Confirm employment history Talk to references Confirm citizenship Be suspicious employment gaps Limit access to hazardous materials

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Unauthorized Access Facility access points Gates and doors locked Fencing and other physical barriers Adequate lighting Visitor control procedures

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. En Route Risks Select carriers carefully Assess loading/ unloading areas Evaluate dispatch methods Assess security of the destination

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Secure Hazardous Material Lock storage areas Inventory hazardous materials Inspect storage areas Look out for unusual chemical purchases Verify driver information

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Suspicious Personnel Persons near chemical tanks Loitering by loading docks Walking along security fence Unusual vehicles parked outside facility

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Responding to Security Threats Do not approach suspicious persons Call police Warn others Lock doors and gates Evacuate area

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Your Role in Security Keep doors locked Don’t lend out keys Require proper identification Check unknown personnel

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Goals General awareness, function specific, safety Security awareness, in-depth security training Quiz

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Summary Learn shipping descriptions Identify labels and placards Know loading/unloading procedures Wear PPE Be familiar with security plan Know your role in security

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz 1.Name the hazard class number for flammable liquids. 2.Why is the identification number posted on placards? 3.What does packaging group I mean? 4.When unloading a railcar, where should the HazMat employee be? 5.How can you recognize a hazardous material?

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz (cont.) 6.How do you respond to a spill when loading a chemical? 7.What are some access security risks? 8.How can storage areas be better secured? 9.How should you respond to a security threat? 10.What is your role in security?

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz Answers 1.Hazard class 3 2.Emergency responders use the identification number to determine the type of material 3.I = Great danger 4.Attending the railcar and the unloading process 5.Labels, MSDS, workplace knowledge

/0503 Copyright ©2005 Business and Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz Answers (cont.) 6.Stop the process, evacuate, alert others, control and clean if trained 7.Gates, doors, fencing, lighting, visitor controls 8.Lock, inspections, inventory 9.Call police, warn others, lock doors, evacuate area 10.Keep doors locked, don’t let others enter, check ID of unknown persons