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Understand the fundamentals of hazardous materials, classifications, training requirements for staff and drivers, incident reporting procedures, and security measures. This course provides essential information to ensure safe transport and handling of hazardous materials.
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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.
