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49 CFR
49 CFR
Course Objectives
Provides a review of U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations Forms part of recurrent training as required by 49CFR
Penalties
Civil Penalties
Maximum fines up to $25,000 per day per violation. Updated for inflation
Criminal Penalties
Fines up to $500,000 per day per violation Up to five years in prison
Injunctive Action
Shipments stopped or seized
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Enforcement Authorities
Research & Special Programs Admin. (RSPA) Federal Highway Administrations (FHA) State DOT /State police Federal Railway Administration (FRA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) U.S. Coast Guard
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Structure of HMR
Part 171 Definitions Part 172 - Hazard Communication Part 172.101 - Hazardous Materials Table Part 173 - Classification and Packaging Part 174, 175, 176 & 177 - Modal Variations Part 178 - Standards for Non-Bulk Packaging Part 179 - Standards for Bulk Packaging (tank cars) Part 180 - Continuing qualification/maint.
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Administrative Requirements
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Types of Training: General awareness, function specific, safety Safety/OSHA/EPA training Driver training (CDL)
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Administrative Requirements
The HAZMAT employer must
Train & test employees Certify & keep records
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The Shipping Name The Hazard Classification The Identification Number (UN or NA) The Packing Group
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HM Table
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Packing Groups
Packing Group I - Great danger Packing Group II - Moderate danger Packing Group III - Mild danger
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Hazard Classes/Divisions
Class 1 - Explosives (173.50) Class 2 - Compressed gasses (173.115) Class 3 - Flammable liquids (173.120) Class 4 - Flammable solids (173.240) Class 5 - Oxidizers and organic Peroxides (173.127 & 128) Class 6 - Poisonous and infectious materials (173.132 & 134) Class 7 - Radioactives (173.403) Class 8 - Corrosive materials (173.136) Class 9 - Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials (173.140) ORM - Other Regulated Material (173.144) Elevated Temperature (171.8)
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Multiple Hazards
Some materials may have more than one hazard The first one is called the primary hazard Other hazards are called subsidiary hazards
Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances are materials that: Are listed in Appendix A to Section 172.101; AND Are in a quantity in one package that equals or exceeds the listed Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Example?
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Marine Pollutants
Marine pollutants are defined as materials which: Are listed in Appendix B to Table 172.101; AND Are packaged in a concentration greater than 10% for marine pollutant or 1% for severe marine pollutants
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Shippers Certification
This is to certify the above named materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled, and are in proper condition for transportation according to the applicable regulations of the Department of Transport.
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Background
Placards, labels, identification numbers, markings, and shipping papers are hazard communicate hazard information.
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What is
A label? A marking? A placard? An identification number? What is a primary hazard placard/label? Subsidiary hazard placard/label must not include class/division number on the bottom corner.
What to placard?
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Bulk containers must display the identification number of their contents, either on the placard, or an orange panel beside the placard. Placards should be placed on each end and each side of motor vehicles or railroads. Cargo tanks and portable tanks less than 1000 gallons require two placards on opposite sides of the tank
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Summary
KNOW and FOLLOW all your HAZMAT responsibilities, as they apply to your job
You must know the BASIC DESCRIPTION of a material to ship it properly If you have questions, ASK SOMEONE who knows. Consult regs, procedures, others
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