department of transportation training instructors: steve katnik, skip ricarte, and gary duran

Department of Transportation TrainingInstructors: Steve Katnik, Skip Ricarte, and Gary Duran

DOT Basics

1. HazMat Definition2. HazMat Table3. Shipping Papers4. Marking5. Labeling6. Placarding7. Incident Reporting8. Emergency Response9. Training and Security

DOT Basics (Continued)

10. Loading and Unloading11. Load Segregation12. Packaging13. Test

DOT Basics

• HazMat Definition: Title 49 CFR, Section 171.8 defines a hazardous material as a material that is “capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.”

• A material is considered “hazardous” if it meets one or more of the hazardous class definitions in the hazmat regulations and/or is a hazardous substance, marine pollutant, or elevated temperature material.

DOT BasicsHazard Classes:• Class 1, Explosives – Division 1-6• Class 2, Gases – Division 1-3• Class 3, Flammable and Combustible Liquids• Class 4, Solids – Division 1-3• Class 5, Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides – Div. 1-2• Class 6, Poisonous Materials and Infectious

Substances – Div. 1-2• Class 7, Radioactive Material• Class 8, Corrosive Material• Class 9, Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

Hazard Class 1 Examples

Hazard Class 3 Example

DOT Basics

The most difficult challenge:

Determining whether a material is hazardous!!!

Hazardous Materials Table

10 Columns: Column 1 – SymbolsColumn 2 – Hazardous Description And Proper Shipping Name Column 3 – Hazard Class or DivisionColumn 4 – ID NumbersColumn 5 – Packing GroupColumn 6 – LabelsColumn 7 – Special ProvisionsColumn 8 – PackagingsColumn 9 – Quantity LimitationsColumn 10 – Vessel Storage


Column 1 – 6 Symbols

1. + - Fixes the proper shipping name, haz class, packing group2. A – Restricts application for aircraft transport3. G – Requires one or more technical names that need to be entered in parentheses4. D – Identifies proper shipping names for domestic transport, but not for international transport5. I – Identifies proper shipping names for international transport.6. W – Restricts application for vessel transport.


Column 2 – Hazardous Description And Proper Shipping Name • Note: Proper shipping names are in ROMAN type not in italics.• Also, if you cannot find the name of your hazardous material(s), it may not be hazardous. If is it, then select a generic or N.O.S. (not otherwise specified) name that most accurately describes your hazmat.


Column 3 – Hazard Class or Division

Note: Make sure that the one listed for the selected proper shipping name matches the material being transported. This also helps determine the labeling and packaging requirements.


Column 4 – ID Numbers

UN – United Nations (International and Domestic Transport)NA – North America (Domestic Transport only – USA and Canada)


Column 5 – Packing Group

PG Number - I, II, III•PG I – Indicates Great Danger•PG II – Indicates Medium Danger•PG III – Indicated Minor Danger

•Note: No PG nos. are assigned to Class 2, Class 7, ORM-D, and some Division 6.2 and Class 9 materials.


Column 6 – Labels

Identifies the label codes that correspond with the warning label(s) that must be applied to the hazmat packaging.


Column 7 – Special Provisions (Section 172.102) Codes and Applications

A – AircraftB – Bulk packagings, other than UN, IM spec. portable tanks, or IBC’sIB or IP – IBC’sN – Non-Bulk packagingsR – RailT – UN or IM spec. portable tanksTP – Additional UN or IM spec portable tanks info, as requiredW - Water


Column 8 – Packagings , 3 Columns

8A – Exceptions, if “None,” then no exceptions for packagings (Refer to Special Provisions in Column 7)

8B – Non-Bulk: (1) <450 liters or <119 gallons for a liquid, (2) <400 kg or <882 pounds or a receptacle of < 450 liters or < 119 gallons for a solid, (3) <454 or <1000 pounds for a gas8C – Bulk: Opposite of non-bulk


Column 9 – Quantity Limitations

9A – Aircraft or Rail cars9B – Cargo aircraft

Note: Maximum quantities you can offer in a single packaging.


Column 10 – Vessel Storage

•10A – Specifies storage location on passenger or cargo vessel. Codes from A-E specifies “on deck” or “under deck” storage depending on vessel type and length of vessel.

•10B – Additional requirements for specific types of hazardous materials

DOT Shipping Papers

• Provides key information of the hazmat, specifically in the event of an emergency.

• Required for each and every hazmat shipment for all modes, unless specifically excepted by HMR.

• Written on a shipping order, bill of lading, or manifest, or other shipping document.

DOT Shipping Papers

DOT HazMat Description on Shipping Papers

For the Proper Shipping Description, Required Information in this Order:(1)UN or NA ID Number(2)Proper Shipping Name [if n.o.s., include technical name in ( )] (3)Hazard Class or Division Number(4)Subsidiary Hazard Class or Division Number, if any, in ( )(5)Packing Group (PG), if any.In addition, (1) Total Quantity by Net or Gross Mass Capacity and(2) Number and Type of Packages

DOT HazMat Description on Shipping Papers

Product Toluene: UN 1294, Toluene, 3, PG IIIProduct Toluene Diisocyanate : _______________________Stuff Not Otherwise Specified : UN 1993, Flammable Liquids, n.o.s. (contains Xylene and Benzene), 3, II

Waste Toluene: UN 1294, Waste Toluene, 3, PG IIIWaste Toluene Diisocyanate _______________________ Stuff Not Otherwise Specified UN 1993, Waste Flammable Liquids, n.o.s. (contains Xylene and Benzene), 3, II

DOT Shipping Pagers

• HazMat Entries Must be:– Entered First, or– Identified with an “X” or “RQ” as appropriate in

the “HM” Column, or– Entered in a contrasting color, such as highlighting

the hazmat shipping description in “yellow”

DOT Shipping Papers

• Additional Required Information– “RQ” – Reportable Quantity (See HazMat Table

172.101 Appendices)• Ex. RQ, UN2809, Mercury, 8, PGIII

– “Limited Quantity” • Ex. UN 1268, Petroleum Distillates, n.o.s. 3, PGIII

– “Marine Pollutant”• Ex. RQ, Marine Pollutant, UN2809, Mercury, 8, PGIII

– “Hot”• UN1999, Hot Tars, Liquid, 3, PGII

DOT Shipping Papers

“Poison-Inhalation Hazard” or “Toxic-Inhalation Hazard” followed by Zone A-D

DOT Shipping Paper

Other Additional Information• “DOT-SP” followed by the number• Emergency Telephone Number• Shipper’s Certification

DOT Shipping Paper Retention

• 2 years for shippers• 1 year for carriers• 3 years for uniform hazardous waste

manifests

DOT Markings, Labels, Placards

DOT Markings, Labels, Placards

• Must be:– Durable– Written In English– Affixed on the package– Displayed on background of sharply contrasting color– Visible and not concealed or hidden by other labels or

attachments– Located away from advertisements or trademarks

that could reduce their effectiveness to communicate hazards

DOT Bulk and Non-Bulk Packages

• Bulk Packaging:– A maximum capacity greater that 450 L (119

gallons) as a receptacle for a liquid;– A maximum net mass greater than 400 kg (882

pounds) and a max. capacity than 450 L (119 gallons) as a receptacle for a solid; or

– A water capacity greater than 454 (1000 pounds) as a receptacle for a gas.

• Non-Bulk Packaging:– Less than bulk packaging unit of measures

DOT Markings

• For Non-Bulk Packages, packages must be marked with:– Proper Shipping Name• Technical Names, if required

– UN or NA Identification Numbers– Consignee Name and Address “TO”– Consignor Name and Address “FROM”– A “DOT-SP Number”

DOT Markings

Consignee:Consignor:

DOT Markings• For Large Quantity Non-Bulk Packages of single

hazmat:– Each package must be marked with the same proper

shipping name and ID number;– The aggregate gross weight of the hazmat is 4,000 kg

(8,820 pounds) or more;– All of the hazmat is loaded at one loading facility; and– The transport vehicle contains no other hazmat or

non-hazardous material.• NOTE: Does not apply to Class 1, Class 7, Limited

Quantities or ORM-D materials.

DOT Markings

• Additional Markings

DOT Labels• Like markings:– Must be durable, weather resistant, and be able to

withstand deterioration or change in color, a 30-day exposure to transport conditions

– Must meet design specifications:• Each diamond-shape label must be at least 100 mm (3.9

inches) on each side, with each side also having a solid line inner border 5-6.3 mm (0.2-0.25 inch) from the edge of the label.

• Hazard class/division number must be at least 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) and not greater than 12.7 mm (0.5 inch). Text lettering must be 7.6 mm (0.3 inch) in height. On labels, the words “SPONSTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE” and “DANGEROUS WHEN WET” must be 5.1 mm (0.2 inch) in height.

DOT Labels

• Requirements:– Column 6 of HazMat Table 172.101– When primary and secondary labels are used, they

must be displayed next to each other (within six inches).

DOT Placards• Each bulk packaging, freight container, unit load

device, transport vehicle, or rail car containing hazmat must be placarded.

• Must meet DOT design specifications.• Need to know:– Are packages bulk or non-bulk?– Are primary and secondary hazard classes identified?– Are the weights of the non-bulk packages for each hazard

class identified?• Placards are required for Table 1 hazard classes.• Placards are required for Table 2 with some

exceptions.

DOT Placarding

• Bulk packages of Table 2 hazmat must be placarded with primary and secondary hazards. Transport vehicle or freight container must also be placarded.

• Transport vehicles or freight containers must be placarded if non-bulk packages of Table 2 hazmat exceed the aggregate weight of 454 kg (1001 pounds).

DOT Incident Reporting• Accident verses Incident

– An incident may not have been a result of an accident.• Telephone Report (ASAP)

– Death– Injuries resulting in a hospitalization– Evacuation of general public lasting more than an hour– Shut-down of a major transportation artery lasting more than

an hour– Change in operational flight pattern– Potential radioactive contamination or infectious substance– Release of marine pollutant 450 l (119 gallons) or 400 kg (882

pounds)– Potential threat to environment

DOT Incident Reporting

• For Air, Rail, Water, Highway, Call

–“National Response Center (NRC)” at• 800-424-8802

• For infectious substances, Call

–CDC at 800-232-0124

DOT Incident Reporting

• Incident Report must be written and submitted with 30-days from the date of discovery.

• Report must be completed on:–DOT Form 5800.1 or–Report-on-Line

http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/nrchp.html

DOT Emergency Response

DOT Training and Security

• HazMat Employee means anyone who affects hazardous materials transportation safety

• Training Requirements (49 CFR, Section 172.704)– 1 General Awareness/Familiarization– 2 Function-Specific Training– 3 Safety Training– 4 Security Awareness– 5 In-depth Security Training

• Initial and Recurrent Training

Loading/Unloading

• Modal specific• Requirements include:– Quantity Limitations– Segregation– Monitoring– Load Securement– Vehicle Positioning– Routing

Load Segregation

• Location or placement during transportation• Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials

DOT Packages

• Important to ensure that the packaging is compatible with the hazmat.

• Follow the DOT packaging codes: Example

4G/Y145/S/03 USA/RA

QUESTIONS?

department of transportation training instructors: steve katnik, skip ricarte, and gary duran

Documents

hazardous class definitions

haz class

canada slide

security slide

test slide

corrosive material class

radioactive material

division column