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Hazardous Material Training. To be used with additional training resources. This training does not meet all the requirement of hazardous material regulations. 5/29/19. What does this course cover?. Defining Hazardous Material.
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Hazardous Material Training To be used with additional training resources. This training does not meet all the requirement of hazardous material regulations. 5/29/19
Defining Hazardous Material • The definition of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS includes those materials designated by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation as posing an unreasonable threat to the public and the environment. • The term "Hazardous Materials" includes all of the following: • (1) Hazardous Substances, • (2) Hazardous Wastes • (3) Marine Pollutants • (4) Elevated Temperature Material • (5) Materials identified in 172.101, and (6) Materials meeting the definitions contained in Part 173.
Hazardous Material Classification Class 1 – Explosives Class 2 – Gases Class 3 – Flammable or Combustible Liquid Class 4 – Flammable Solid Class 5 – Oxidizer or Organic Peroxide Class 6 – Poison Class 7 – Radio Active Class 8 – Corrosive Class 9 – Miscellaneous ORM- D – Other Materials , 5, 6
Company Incident Reporting When does a company have to report a hazardous material spill? • All incidents that meet the following criteria must be reported in the first 12 hours • 1. As a direct result of the spill • A person is killed • Person is sent to the hospital • Evacuation of the general public for more than 1 hour • One or more transportation arterials is closed from more than 1 hour • A flight path is altered • A radioactive or infectious substance is spilled • A marine pollutant exceeding 450 liters (119 gallons)
Company Incident Reporting Continued Report to National Response Center at 800-424-8802 • Provide the following information: • Name of reporter • Name and address of person represented by reporter • Phone number where reporter can be contacted • Date, time, location of the incident • The extent of the injury if any • Class or division along with proper shipping name and quantity if available • A written hazardous material report is also required. Section 171.15 of the federal regulations.
Drivers – Function Specific Training • Secure load and double check placarding requirements at time of pickup. • Keep shipping papers within reach and with your Emergency Response information. • Watch for damaged placard and replace if needed. • Check in with your dispatcher regularly to confirm location and delivery times. • Keep equipment in good working order. • Conduct a pre-trip and post trip for all loads. Report chassis that are not violation free. • Keep windows up and doors locked while transporting hazardous • materials. • Report incidents or accidents to dispatch immediately.
Security • All drivers and staff that handle hazardous materials are required to understand the importance of security. • Drivers should check in periodically with dispatch. • Report suspicious activity • Including disgruntled employees • Anyone looking nervous or agitated • Do not give access to anyone without proper identification • Do not give information to strangers or answer questions from strangers about the hazardous materials. • Understand restricted routes • Tunnels and bridges • Railroad tracks • Lakes, rivers, dams • High density populated areas • Anywhere hazmat could be ignited
Security Risks – Driver Checklist At the beginning of each load a driver should • Verify paperwork • Check emergency response information • Accept only properly packaged labeled, and marked for transport hazardous material cargo. • Supervise load and lock of trailer when possible • Plan quickest safest route with the least stops.
