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How to Safely Transport Hazardous Materials and Goods

Hazard communication with employees, a thorough understanding of DOT HMR, and online DOT training are all necessary for carrying hazardous chemicals safely.

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How to Safely Transport Hazardous Materials and Goods

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  1. How to Safely Transport Hazardous Materials and Goods 6 best practices for the safe shipping of hazardous materials explained

  2. Shipping Hazardous Materials as per regulations is important as it increases public safety when handling and transporting dangerous goods by road, rail, air, or water.

  3. Let’s discuss some key points that would contribute to reducing the risks related to the shipping of hazardous materials while increasing the ability of shippers and carriers to safely transport hazardous materials and other dangerous goods.

  4. Understand which materials and goods are classified as Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods.

  5. Hazardous materials are classified under nine (9) hazard classes by the DOT. Class 1:Explosives Class 2:Gases Class 3:Flammable Liquidand Combustible Liquid Class 4:Flammable Solid,Spontaneously Combustible, and Dangerous When Wet Class 5:Oxidizerand Organic Peroxide Class 6:Poison (Toxic) and Poison Inhalation Hazard Class 7:Radioactive Class 8:Corrosive Class 9:Miscellaneous

  6. Use Packaging as Specified in Regulations.

  7. Ensure the Hazmat Package is Properly Marked and Labeled.

  8. Placarding of Transportation Vehicles.

  9. Communicate the Importance of Safe Shipping of Hazmat to Employees.

  10. Ensure Safety and Security during Transportation.

  11. Enroll in Our DOT Courses Enroll in Our 7-Hour Shipping Lithium Batteries Training Enroll in Our 10-Hour DOT Advanced General Awareness Training

  12. For the full article, click the link below: https://hazwoper-osha.com/hazwoper-osha-blog/how-to-safely- transport-hazardous-materials-and-goods

  13. Contact Us Toll-Free: 1-866-429-6742 Email: info@hazwoper-osha.com Website: https://hazwoper-osha.com

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