Intro to Hazmat Materials Welcome to Elite U’s ELDT Hazmat Training 2022. While there are many different types of HazMat packaging, all of them fall into one of two categories: bulk or non-bulk. The purpose of this article is to define and explain both bulk and non-bulk packagings pursuant to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) …
Responsibilities Carrier, Shipper, Driver Carrier*Takes the shipment from the shipper to its destination. *Prior to transportation, checks that the shipper correctly described, marked, labeled, and otherwise prepared the shipment for transportation. *Refuses improper shipments. *Reports accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency. Shipper*Sends products from one place to another by truck, …
Intent of the Regulations Transporting hazardous materials can be risky. The regulations are intended to protect you, those around you, and the environment. They tell shippers how to package the materials safely and drivers how to load, transport, and unload the material. These are called “containment rules.” Hazardous Materials Regulations To communicate the risk, shippers …
Hazmat Safety Permit HMSP Since January 1, 2005, intrastate, interstate, and foreign motor carriers transporting certain types and amounts of hazardous materials (HM) are required to hold a Federal Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Improvements to the HMSP Program were made to provide enhanced and continual …
Trip Planning Route Restrictions Some states and counties require permits to transport hazardous materials or wastes. They may limit the routes you can use. Local rules about routes and permits change often. It is your job as driver to find out if you need permits or must use special routes. Make sure you have …
Safety Awareness Welcome to Elite U’s ELDT Hazmat Training 2022. No Smoking Do not smoke within 25 feet of a placarded cargo tank used for Class 3 (flammable liquids) or Division 2.1 (gases). Also, do not smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe within 25 feet of any vehicle, which contains: Class 1 …
Emergency Procedures ERG PHMSA’s 2020 Emergency Response Guidebook provides first responders with a go-to manual to help deal with hazmat transportation accidents during the critical first 30 minutes. DOT’s goal is to place an ERG in every public emergency service vehicle nationwide. To date, more than 16 million free copies have been distributed to the …
Emergency Emergency equipment on all power units. Each truck, truck tractor, and bus (except those towed in driveaway-towaway operations) must be equipped as follows: Fire Extinguisher- A power unit that is used to transport hazardous materials in a quantity that requires placarding must be equipped with a fire extinguisher having an Underwriters’ Laboratories rating of 10 B:C or more. Labeling and …
Intro to Hazmat Passenger Vehicles Welcome to Elite U’s ELDT Hazmat Training 2022. HM Hazardous materials are products that pose a risk to health, safety, and property during transportation. The term often is shortened to HAZMAT, which you may see on road signs, or to HM in government regulations. Hazardous materials include explosives, various types …
Intro to Loading & Unloading Hazardous Materials Do all you can to protect containers of hazardous materials. Don’t use any tools which might damage containers or other packaging during loading. Don’t use hooks. Before loading or unloading, set the parking brake. Make sure the vehicle will not move. Many products become more hazardous when exposed …
