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An Emergency Medical Technician team training as rescue (grey suits) and decontamination (green suits) responders to hazardous material and toxic contamination situations.
.Dangerous goods, also called hazardous materials or HazMat ("HazMat teams" are personnel specially trained to handle dangerous goods), are solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment.^ Asbestos professionals are trained in handling asbestos material.
  • Asbestos In The Home 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.cpsc.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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  • Asbestos in Your Home 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.floorstransformed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Candidates will be strongly considered with the following; DOT trained/certified Hazmat (hazardous materials knowledge) (RCRA, DOT, IMDG, IATA,etc.
  • Hazardous Materials/Waste Careers in the United States (EnvironmentalChemistry.com) 20 November 2009 6:30 UTC environmentalchemistry.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Subject to 7.1(3)(a)(ii) , placards on a vehicle or vehicle combination that includes a tankwagon or other vehicle designed for bulk quantities of dangerous goods, when measured along any edge, must be at least: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 They are often subject to chemical regulations. .Dangerous goods include materials that are radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing, asphyxiating, biohazardous, toxic, pathogenic, or allergenic.^ If this Rule requires a package to be marked with the proper shipping name of the dangerous goods, and that proper shipping name includes the words ‘Not Otherwise Specified’ or the letters ‘NOS’, the package: .
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 ^ Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons, and radioactive materials.
  • Sandy City: Hazardous Materials 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC sandy.utah.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Explosives of Division 1.4 may be transported on the same vehicle as dangerous goods of: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Also included are physical conditions such as compressed gases and liquids or hot materials, including all goods containing such materials or chemicals, or may have other characteristics that render them hazardous in specific circumstances.^ All chemicals placed in any hazardous waste container must be compatible.
  • fsu.edu | hazardous materials handling and storage 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.safety.fsu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ A: Do not disturb the material containing asbestos if it is in good condition.

 ^ Many building materials used in both public and domestic premises prior to the banning of asbestos may still contain asbestos.
  • Asbestos Lawyers - asbestos lawyer | asbestos attorney | asbestos law | asbestos lawsuit -Asbestos Lawyer Referral Service 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.asbestoshelpcenter.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .The colours of each diamond in a way has reference to its hazard ie: Flammable = red, Explosive = orange, because mixing red (flammable) with yellow (oxidising agent) creates orange.^ Flammable solid - a substance that can cause a fire through friction, absorption of moisture or spontaneous chemical changes and, when ignited, will burn so vigorously that it creates a hazard.
  • fsu.edu | hazardous materials handling and storage 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.safety.fsu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Non Flammable Non Toxic Gas = green, due to all compressed air vessels being this colour in France after World War II. France is where the diamond system of HazMat identification originated.^ Non-flammable, non-toxic gases.
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 ^ Non-flammable, non-toxic gases; cryogenic liquids (except UN 1977, NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID) .
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 ^ Its use increased greatly during World War II ( 3 , 4 ).
  • Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk - National Cancer Institute 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.cancer.gov [Source type: Academic]
.Mitigating the risks associated with hazardous materials may require the application of safety precautions during their transport, use, storage and disposal.^ Peroxide formation hazard during storage.
  • fsu.edu | hazardous materials handling and storage 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.safety.fsu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ An inadequately packaged hazardous material may not be offered for transportation, accepted or transported.

 ^ This guide presents the classification of the type and grade of risk of 931 chemical substances, taking as a reference the systems internationally recognized of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and of the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS)."
  • Hazmat & MSDS 20 November 2009 6:30 UTC www.mpcfaculty.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Most countries regulate hazardous materials by law, and they are subject to several international treaties as well.^ The disposal of most hazardous materials is strictly regulated by federal law.
  • fsu.edu | hazardous materials handling and storage 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.safety.fsu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Joe E. Heimlich When most people think of "hazardous materials," they picture trucks full of chemicals, factories, dumps oozing slime, and by-products of our synthetic society.
  • Hazardous Materials In The Home, CDFS-103-89 25 September 2009 1:01 UTC ohioline.osu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Wood with Lead Paint ] This information on specific materials was intended to be a guide to answer commonly asked questions about hazardous household products, but does not constitute official rule, regulation or law.
  • Hazardous Waste Management - Asbestos 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.mcmua.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Even so, different countries may use different class diamonds for the same product.^ Although not a cure for mesothelioma, radiation therapy nonetheless may be used at different stages of the disease to slow its growth.
  • Mesothelioma Lawyer Injury Attorney 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.yourlawyer.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Class 1 explosive articles that have a subsidiary risk may be transported on the same vehicle without segregation from other Class 1 explosive articles, subject to any requirements of the relevant regulatory authority.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Dangerous goods of Division 2.3 or 6.1, or Class 8, may be transported on the same vehicle as food items if the dangerous goods and the food items are in separate freight containers or portable tanks.
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 .For example, in Australia, Anhydrous Ammonia UN 1005 is classified as 2.3 (Toxic Gas) with sub risk 8 (Corrosive), where as in the U.S. it is only classified as 2.2 (Non Flammable Gas).^ Non-flammable, non-toxic gases.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ UN 2857, REFRIGERATING MACHINES containing non-flammable, non-toxic gases or ammonia solutions (UN 2672) .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ UN 2016, AMMUNITION, TOXIC, NONEXPLOSIVE without burster or expelling charge, non-fuzed .
  • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.Persons who handle dangerous goods will often wear protective equipment, and metropolitan fire departments often have a response team specifically trained to deal with accidents and spills.^ Easily seen in smoky or hazy environments, Tychem® TK is ideal for hazardous material handling, domestic preparedness, emergency response and transportation emergency teams.
  • Fire-End & Croker Corp HazMat Suits 20 November 2009 6:30 UTC www.fire-end.com [Source type: Academic]

 ^ Container Packing Certificate or Vehicle Packing Certificate is prepared in accordance with section 5 ; and (c) any special loading instructions given in the dangerous goods documentation are complied with; and (d) mixed loads are segregated in accordance with section 6 ; and (e) if applicable, the vehicle or freight container is placarded in accordance with section 7 ; and (f) the vehicle is securely loaded in accordance with section 8 ; and (g) they have undergone training specific to the transport of the dangerous goods, as appropriate for the nature, quantity and use of the dangerous goods; and (h) the dangerous goods documentation is passed to the next person responsible for the transport or handling of the dangerous goods.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Any recommended limitations on the employee or upon the use of personal protective equipment such as clothing or respirators; .
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5208. Asbestos. 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.dir.ca.gov [Source type: Academic]

 .Persons who may come into contact with dangerous goods as part of their work are also often subject to monitoring or health surveillance to ensure that their exposure does not exceed occupational exposure limits.^ People who become ill from asbestos are usually those who are exposed to it on a regular basis, most often in a job where they work directly with the material or through substantial environmental contact.
  • Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk - National Cancer Institute 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.cancer.gov [Source type: Academic]

 ^ Subject to 7.1(3)(a)(ii) , placards on a vehicle or vehicle combination that includes a tankwagon or other vehicle designed for bulk quantities of dangerous goods, when measured along any edge, must be at least: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Dangerous goods, and any other goods from which they must be segregated, must be secured, as follows, so that segregation distances are maintained and spillage of dangerous goods does not occur because of the movement of the load during transport: .
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.Laws and regulations on the use and handling of hazardous materials may differ depending on the activity and status of the material.^ The disposal of most hazardous materials is strictly regulated by federal law.
  • fsu.edu | hazardous materials handling and storage 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.safety.fsu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Hazardous material handling equipment are suitable for...
  • Hazardous Material Handling Equipment on ThomasNet.com 25 September 2009 1:01 UTC www.thomasnet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Course Description: Using the Title 49-Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), this 3-day course offers the student a study of current regulatory requirements for the domestic transportation of hazardous materials via highway, rail, and water.
  • Dangerous Goods Transportation Product Details 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.zibb.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .For example, one set of requirements may apply to their use in the workplace while a different set of requirements may apply to spill response, sale for consumer use, or transportation.^ Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or Consumer Commodities that are transported under 2.3(1) do not have to comply with the requirements of this Rule for: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ A person or organisation that is transporting dangerous goods according to the nature, quantity and use of dangerous goods as specified in section 2 must comply with the requirements in section 2 for: .
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 ^ The Rule’s requirements are applied according to the nature, quantity and use of the goods.
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 .Most countries regulate some aspect of hazardous materials.^ The disposal of most hazardous materials is strictly regulated by federal law.
  • fsu.edu | hazardous materials handling and storage 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.safety.fsu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Some hazardous materials exist beneath the surface of the ground and can be recognized by an oil or foam-like appearance.
  • Sandy City: Hazardous Materials 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC sandy.utah.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ In recognition of its potentially hazardous nature some types have already been banned and substitute materials are now available.
  • Asbestos 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.ealing.gov.uk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.The most widely applied regulatory scheme is that for the transportation of dangerous goods.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 ^ The Rule does not apply to the transport on land of dangerous goods that are: .
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 .The United Nations Economic and Social Council issues the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which form the basis for most regional and national regulatory schemes.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods of Class 1 or Class 7: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 .For instance, the International Civil Aviation Organization has developed regulations for air transport of hazardous materials that are based upon the UN Model but modified to accommodate unique aspects of air transport.^ New Zealand Standard 5433:1999, Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land ; or (ii) United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations ; or (iii) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ; or (iv) Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; or (v) Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association; and (c) the tested outer packaging must be made of metal or plastic; and (d) packaging manufactured before 3 May 1999 does not have to be marked with the code that designates the type of packaging as required under 6.4(5)(b) .
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 ^ UN Number means the identification number assigned to dangerous goods by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and as published in the latest edition of: (a) New Zealand Standard 5433:1999, Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land ; (b) United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations ; (c) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ; (d) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; (e) Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Class means the groupings, numbered from 1 to 9, into which dangerous goods are assigned on the basis of a common single or most significant hazard, as described briefly in Table A: Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport and specified in the following documents: (a) New Zealand Standard 5433:1999, Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land ; or (b) United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations ; or (c) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ; or (d) Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; or (e) Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association; and reference to a class includes all divisions of that class.
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 .Individual airline and governmental requirements are incorporated with this by the International Air Transport Association to produce the widely used IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ When dangerous goods documents are not required .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 .Similarly, the International Maritime Organization has developed the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG Code", part of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) for transportation on the high seas, and the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail has developed the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail ("RID", part of the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail).^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods of Class 1 or Class 7: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 .Many individual nations have also structured their dangerous goods transportation regulations to harmonize with the UN Model in organization as well as in specific requirements.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ When dangerous goods documents are not required .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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.The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals or GHS is an internationally agreed upon system set to replace the various different classification and labeling standards used in different countries.^ This guide presents the classification of the type and grade of risk of 931 chemical substances, taking as a reference the systems internationally recognized of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and of the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS)."
  • Hazmat & MSDS 20 November 2009 6:30 UTC www.mpcfaculty.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Type-C systems, standards for breathing air, selection and use of personal protective clothing, use, storage, and handling of nondisposable clothing, and regulations covering personal protective equipment.
  • Asbestos 296-65 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.lni.wa.gov [Source type: Reference]

 ^ Prudent building owners agree to use different professionals for asbestos management and asbestos removal.
  • Background on Asbestos by Laurence B. Molloy 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC users.rcn.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 The GHS will use consistent criteria for classification and labeling on a global level.
.Dangerous goods are divided into classes on the basis of the specific chemical characteristics producing the risk.^ Class 9 dangerous goods: .
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 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods of Class 1 or Class 7: .
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 ^ Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Hazard Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous Black/White Striped Over White Label - Materials which do not meet the specific hazard class definitions of Classes 1 though 8 but which are still regulated by national or international regulations, are included in Class 9.
  • Hazardous Materials Labels :: Unz & Co. 25 September 2009 1:01 UTC www.unzco.com [Source type: Reference]
.Note: The graphics and text in this article representing the dangerous goods safety marks are derived from the United Nations-based system of identifying dangerous goods.^ These requirements are based on the United Nations (UN) recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods.
  • DOT Hazardous Material Regulations promoting safe transporation 25 September 2009 1:01 UTC www.reliablesolutions.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Safety is the industry’s top priority, particularly when shipping dangerous goods by air.
  • IATADangerous Goods Regulations :: Guides and Software :: Unz & Co. 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.unzco.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ All classes of dangerous goods are described in Table A of the Rule, which is based on classifications in the United Nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods – Model regulations .
  • Factsheet 67 - Dangerous goods carried by transport service operators or for direct reward 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.landtransport.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Not all countries use precisely the same graphics (label, placard and/or text information) in their national regulations.^ In a demolition where no regulated ACM is identified by the asbestos inspection, the owner or demolition contractor must notify the Asbestos Control Program of the demolition using the same form as above.
  • Montana DEQ FAQ's for Asbestos 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.deq.state.mt.us [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ I understand that a large number of state govt in India are using AC pipes despite their ban in many countries.Is there any law/regulation in this regard.
  • India Together: White asbestos, a health time bomb - 12 April 2006 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.indiatogether.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ All asbestos materials and disposable equipment and clothing used in the job must be placed in sealed, leakproof, and labeled plastic bags.
  • Asbestos In The Home 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.cpsc.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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  • Asbestos in Your Home 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.floorstransformed.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Some use graphic symbols, but without English wording or with similar wording in their national language.^ Some organizations use other symbols, abbreviations, and words in the white Special Hazards section.
  • The MSDS HyperGlossary: NFPA 25 September 2009 1:01 UTC www.ilpi.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The DOT uses labels, defined as 4" x 4" colored diamond with warning words and graphics, affixed to the outside of the shipping container or box.

 ^ Means to ensure employee comprehension may include the use of foreign languages, pictographs and graphics.
  • California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5208. Asbestos. 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.dir.ca.gov [Source type: Academic]

 .Refer to the Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations of the country of interest.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods of Class 1 or Class 7: .
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.For example, see the Dangerous Goods Safety Marks in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.^ The dangerous goods documentation must be kept separate from other documents that are not relevant to the transport of dangerous goods, in a holder that retains the documents securely and is clearly marked with the words ‘Dangerous Goods Documents’ or similar words, and: .
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 ^ Schedule 2A Dangerous goods that must not be transported as Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or as Consumer Commodities .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes, but not transported for hire or direct reward, must comply as follows: .
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.The statement above applies equally to all the Dangerous Goods classes discussed in this article.^ Class 9 dangerous goods: .
  • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ CLASS 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles .
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 ^ All other dangerous goods .
  • Factsheet 67 - Dangerous goods carried by transport service operators or for direct reward 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.landtransport.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Contents

Classification and labeling summary tables

Class 1: Explosives
Information on this graphic changes depending on which, "Division" of explosive is shipped. .Explosive Dangerous Goods have compatibility group letters assigned to facilitate segregation during transport.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 ^ Explosives of Division 1.4 may be transported on the same vehicle as dangerous goods of: .
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 .The letters used range from A to S excluding the letters I, M, O, P, Q and R. The example above shows an explosive with a compatibility group "A" (shown as 1.1A).^ Hazard Class 1 Explosive Orange Label - Labels for highly hazardous explosives in divisions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 require both the division number and compatibility group to be displayed on the label.
  • Hazardous Materials Labels :: Unz & Co. 25 September 2009 1:01 UTC www.unzco.com [Source type: Reference]

 ^ Orange tabs provide customers with flexibility to use them for each of these divisions and compatibility groups A through L. (W40-300V) Hazard Class 1, Division 1.4 Explosive Orange Label - Labels for the less hazardous division 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 explosives must display only the compatibility letter.
  • Hazardous Materials Labels :: Unz & Co. 25 September 2009 1:01 UTC www.unzco.com [Source type: Reference]

 ^ Compatibility groups are identified by a letter from A to S following the division number.
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 .The actual letter shown would depend on the specific properties of the substance being transported.^ Dangerous Goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, property or the environment when transported by air.
  • Dangerous Goods 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.cad.gov.hk [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Table A: Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport ; and (b) substances or articles declared to be dangerous goods for transport on land by the relevant regulatory authority; and (c) empty receptacles that have contained substances or articles referred to in 1.2(1)(a) or (b) , but have not been cleaned.
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 ^ Dangerous goods that are being transported must be labelled and marked to identify the hazard they present to any person, to property or to the environment, as appropriate to the nature, quantity and use of the dangerous goods.
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.For example, the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations provides a description of compatibility groups.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 ^ Compatibility group means a grouping of types of dangerous goods of Class 1 that are deemed to be compatible.
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  • 1.1 Explosives with a mass explosion hazard
  • 1.2 Explosives with a severe projection hazard.
  • 1.3 Explosives with a fire, blast or projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
  • 1.4 Minor fire or projection hazard (includes ammunition and most consumer fireworks).
  • 1.5 An insensitive substance with a mass explosion hazard (explosion similar to 1.1)
  • 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles.
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates hazmat transportation within the territory of the US.
1.1 — Explosives with a mass explosion hazard. (nitroglycerin/dynamite)
1.2 — Explosives with a blast/projection hazard.
1.3 — Explosives with a minor blast hazard. (rocket propellant, display fireworks)
1.4 — Explosives with a major fire hazard. (consumer fireworks, ammunition)
1.5 — Blasting agents.
1.6 — Extremely insensitive explosives.
Class 1: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1: Explosives
Class 1.1: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.1: Explosives

Mass Explosion Hazard
Class 1.2: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.2: Explosives

Blast/Projection Hazard
Class 1.3: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.3: Explosives

Minor Blast Hazard
Class 1.4: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.4: Explosives

Major Fire Hazard
Class 1.5: Blasting Agents Hazardous Materials
Class 1.5: Blasting Agents

Blasting Agents
 
Class 1.6: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.6: Explosives

Extremely Insensitive Explosives		  
Class 2: Gases
.Gases which are compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure as detailed below.^ Compressed Gas - a substance in gas or liquid form contained in a vessel under pressure.
  • fsu.edu | hazardous materials handling and storage 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.safety.fsu.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Aerosol means a dispensing container incorporating a valve, and which contains a product maintained under a pressure greater than one atmosphere by a propellant of compressed or liquefied gas, and from which the product (and usually the propellant gas) is discharged when the valve is opened.
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 ^ The placards and labels below are used to designate compressed gases.
  • Hazardous Materials Shipping Regulations 20 September 2009 15:015 UTC www.sonicdeliveryinc.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Some gases have subsidiary risk classes; poisonous or corrosive.^ Class 1: Explosives Division 1.1 Explosives with a mass explosion hazard Division 1.2 Explosives with a projection hazard Division 1.3 Explosives with predominantly a fire hazard Division 1.4 Explosives with no significant blast hazard Division 1.5 Very insensitive explosives Division 1.6 Extremely insensitive explosive articles Class 2: Gases Division 2.1 Flammable gases Division 2.2 Nonflammable gases Division 2.3 Poison gas Division 2.4 Corrosive gases Class 3: Flammable liquids.

 ^ Given the diverse chemical properties of compressed gases, this class is subdivided into flammable gases (Class 2.1), nonflammable gases or oxygen (Class 2.2) and poisonous gases (Class 2.3).

 ^ Class 1 explosive articles that have a subsidiary risk may be transported on the same vehicle without segregation from other Class 1 explosive articles, subject to any requirements of the relevant regulatory authority.
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  • 2.1 Flammable Gas: Gases which ignite on contact with an ignition source, such as acetylene and hydrogen.
  • 2.2 Non-Flammable Gases: Gases which are neither flammable nor poisonous.^ Non-flammable, non-toxic gases.
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     ^ Non-flammable, non-toxic gases; cryogenic liquids (except UN 1977, NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID) .
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     ^ CLASS 4 Flammable solids Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases .
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     Includes the cryogenic gases/liquids (temperatures of below -100°C) used for cryopreservation and rocket fuels, such as nitrogen and neon.
  • 2.3 Poisonous Gases: Gases liable to cause death or serious injury to human health if inhaled; examples are fluorine, chlorine, and hydrogen cyanide.
Class 2.1: Flammable Gas Hazardous Materials
Class 2.1: Flammable Gas
Class 2.2: Nonflammable Gas Hazardous Materials
Class 2.2: Nonflammable Gas
Class 2.3: Poisonous Gas Hazardous Materials
Class 2.3: Poisonous Gas
Class 2.2: Oxygen (Alternate Placard) Hazardous Materials
Class 2.2: Oxygen (Alternate Placard)
Class 2.3: Inhalation Hazard (Alternate Placard) Hazardous Materials
Class 2.3: Inhalation Hazard (Alternate Placard)
 
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Flammable liquids included in Class 3 are included in one of the following packing groups:
  • Packing Group I, if they have an initial boiling point of 35°C or less at an absolute pressure of 101.3 kPa and any flash point, such as diethyl ether or carbon disulfide;
  • Packing Group II, if they have an initial boiling point greater than 35°C at an absolute pressure of 101.3 kPa and a flash point less than 23°C, such as gasoline (petrol) and acetone; or
  • Packing Group III, if the criteria for inclusion in Packing Group I or II are not met, such as kerosene and diesel.
.Note: For further details, check the Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations of the country of interest.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods of Class 1 or Class 7: .
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Class 3: Flammable Liquids Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Class 3: Combustible (Alternate Placard) Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Combustible (Alternate Placard)
Class 3: Fuel Oil (Alternate Placard) Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Fuel Oil (Alternate Placard)
 
Class 3: Gasoline (Alternate Placard) Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Gasoline (Alternate Placard)
 
Class 4: Flammable Solids
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Class 4.1: Flammable Solids Hazardous Materials
Class 4.1: Flammable Solids

4.1 Flammable Solids: Solid substances that are easily ignited and readily combustible (nitrocellulose, magnesium, safety or strike-anywhere matches).^ CLASS 4 Flammable solids Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases .
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Class 4.2: Spontaneously Combustible Solids Hazardous Materials
Class 4.2: Spontaneously Combustible Solids

4.2 Spontaneously Combustible: Solid substances that ignite spontaneously (aluminium alkyls, white phosphorus).^ Substances liable to spontaneous combustion.
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 ^ Spontaneously combustible substances (Packaged as Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities or Consumer Commodities only) .
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 ^ CLASS 4 Flammable solids Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases .
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Class 4.3: Dangerous when Wet Hazardous Materials
Class 4.3: Dangerous when Wet

4.3 Dangerous when Wet: Solid substances that emit a flammable gas when wet or react violently with water (sodium, calcium, potassium, calcium carbide).^ Substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (dangerous when wet).
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 ^ CLASS 4 Flammable solids Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases .
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 ^ Bulk in relation to the transport of dangerous goods, means: (a) dangerous goods in the form of a gas, in a container in an undivided quantity exceeding 450 litres; or (b) dangerous goods in the form of a liquid, in a container in an undivided quantity exceeding 450 litres; or (c) dangerous goods in the form of solids, in a container in an undivided quantity exceeding 400 kg.
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Class 5: Oxidizing Agents and Organic Peroxides
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Class 5.1: Oxidizing Agent Hazardous Materials
Class 5.1: Oxidizing Agent

5.1 Oxidizing agents other than organic peroxides (calcium hypochlorite, ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate).^ CLASS 5 Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides .
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 ^ Organic substances that contain the bivalent -O-O- structure and may be considered to be derivatives of hydrogen peroxide, in which one or both of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic radicals.
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 ^ Rule; and (b) if transporting ammonium nitrate or other inorganic nitrates of Division 5.1 and explosives in accordance with 6.3(6) , must have the entire load placarded as explosives.
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Class 5.2: Organic Peroxide Oxidizing Agent Hazardous Materials
Class 5.2: Organic Peroxide Oxidizing Agent

5.2 Organic peroxides, either in liquid or solid form (benzoyl peroxides, cumene hydroperoxide).^ UN 3101, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE B, LIQUID (not requiring temperature control) .
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 ^ UN 3107, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE E, LIQUID (not requiring temperature control) .
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 ^ UN 3110, ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, SOLID (not requiring temperature control) .
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Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
Class 6.1: Poison Hazardous Materials
Class 6.1: Poison
  • 6.1a Toxic substances which are liable to cause death or serious injury to human health if inhaled, swallowed or by skin absorption (potassium cyanide, mercuric chloride).
  • 6.1b (Now PGIII) Toxic substances which are harmful to human health (N.B this symbol is no longer authorized by the United Nations) (pesticides, methylene chloride).
Class 6.2: Biohazard Hazardous Materials
Class 6.2: Biohazard
  • 6.2 Biohazardous substances; the World Health Organization (WHO) divides this class into two categories: Category A: Infectious; and Category B: Samples (virus cultures, pathology specimens, used intravenous needles).
  
Class 7: Radioactive Substances Class 8: Corrosive Substances Class 9: Miscellaneous
Class 7: Radioactive Hazardous Materials
Class 7: Radioactive

Radioactive substances comprise substances or a combination of substances which emit ionizing radiation (uranium, plutonium).
Class 8: Corrosive Hazardous Materials
Class 8: Corrosive

Corrosive substances are substances that can dissolve organic tissue or severely corrode certain metals: 		.
Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Class 9: Miscellaneous

Hazardous substances that do not fall into the other categories (asbestos, air-bag inflators, self inflating life rafts, dry ice).^ Additional safety hazards that may be encountered during asbestos abatement activities and how to deal with them, including electrical hazards, heat stress, air contaminants other than asbestos, fire and explosion hazards, scaffold and ladder hazards, slips, trips, and falls, confined space entry requirements, and noise hazards.
  • Asbestos 296-65 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.lni.wa.gov [Source type: Reference]

 ^ Encapsulation ” means the application of an encapsulant to asbestos containing materials to control the release of asbestos fibers into the air.
  • Asbestos 296-65 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.lni.wa.gov [Source type: Reference]

Other hazardous materials labels (CHIP)

Hazard Symbol: C/Corrosive Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: C/Corrosive
Hazard Symbol: E/Explosive Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: E/Explosive
Hazard Symbol: F/Flammable Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: F/Flammable
Hazard Symbol: N/Environmental Hazard Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: N/Environmental Hazard
Hazard Symbol: O/Oxidizing Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: O/Oxidizing
Hazard Symbol: T/Toxic Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: T/Toxic
Hazard Symbol: Xn/Harmful; Xi/Irritant Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: Xn/Harmful; Xi/Irritant
   

Australia

.Australia uses the standard international UN numbers with a few slightly different signs on the back, front and sides of vehicles carrying hazardous substances.^ A person who loads a vehicle or freight container used to transport dangerous goods must ensure the following are carried out in compliance with this Rule: .
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 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods that are a hazard to any person, to property or to the environment, must display placards identifying the hazard the dangerous goods present, as appropriate to the nature, quantity and use of the dangerous goods.
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 ^ UN 1139, COATING SOLUTION (includes surface treatments or coatings used for industrial or other purposes such as vehicle undercoating, drum or barrel lining) .
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 .The country uses the same "Hazchem" code system as the UK to provide advisory information to emergency services personnel in the event of an emergency.^ The definition of ‘emergency services personnel’ is amended by substituting “ NZS 8156:2008 Ambulance and Paramedical Services ” for “ NZS 8156:2002 Ambulance Sector Standard ”.
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 ^ Hazchem action code means the emergency action code developed by the United Kingdom Fire Service to provide emergency services personnel with information on the fire fighting medium to be used, the personnel protective equipment required, the risk of violent reaction or explosion and how to treat spillages of dangerous goods.
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 ^ Emergency information panel means a rectangular placard stating at least the following about the dangerous goods on a vehicle: (a) the UN Number; (b) the Hazchem action code; (c) a 24-hour emergency telephone number.
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Canada

.Transportation of dangerous goods (hazardous materials) in Canada by road is normally a provincial jurisdiction.^ In Canada, see the official Transport Dangerous Goods webpage.
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 ^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 .The federal government has jurisdiction over air, most marine, and most rail transport.^ Kaeding is only one of potentially thousands of victims in what the federal government says could be the most severe exposure to a hazardous material in American history.
  • Online NewsHour: Toxic Town -- August 23, 2001 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.pbs.org [Source type: Original source]

 .The federal government acting centrally created the federal transportation of dangerous goods act and regulations, which provinces adopted in whole or in part via provincial transportation of dangerous goods legislation.^ A placard for the transport of dangerous goods must: .
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 ^ Dangerous goods transported for hire or reward .
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 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods of Class 1 or Class 7: .
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 .The result is that all provinces use the federal regulations as their standard within their province; some small variances can exist because of provincial legislation.^ The Kent brand of cigarettes used asbestos in its filters for the first few years of production in the 1950s and some cases of mesothelioma and asbestos have resulted.
  • Asbestos Lawyers - asbestos lawyer | asbestos attorney | asbestos law | asbestos lawsuit -Asbestos Lawyer Referral Service 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.asbestoshelpcenter.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The regulations described above and other actions, coupled with widespread public concern about the health hazards of asbestos, have resulted in a significant annual decline in the U.S. use of asbestos.
  • Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk - National Cancer Institute 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.cancer.gov [Source type: Academic]

 ^ Surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy (used alone or in various combinations) are the standard methods used to treat lung cancer.
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 Creation of the federal regulations was coordinated by Transport Canada. Hazard classifications are based upon the UN Model.
The province of Nova Scotia's dangerous goods transportation act can be viewed here: Dangerous Goods Transportation Act
The province of Nova Scotia's dangerous goods transportation regulations can can be viewed here: Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations
The federal government's Transport Dangerous Goods website is located here: Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Outside of federal facilities, labour standards are generally under the jurisdiction of individual provinces and territories. However, communication about hazardous materials in the workplace has been standardized across the country through Health Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Europe

.The European Union has passed numerous directives and regulations to avoid the dissemination and restrict the usage of hazardous substances, important ones being the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive and the REACH regulation.^ Note 1: Only fireworks that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001 may be transported as Small Packages of explosives.
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 ^ Approved handler means a person who holds a current test certificate certifying that the person has met the requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (Personnel Qualifications) Regulations 2001 in relation to an approved handler for one or more hazard classifications or hazardous substances.
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 .There are also long-standing European treaties such as ADR and RID that regulate the transportation of hazardous materials by road, rail, river and inland waterways, following the guide of the UN Model Regulation.^ Note 1: Only fireworks that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001 may be transported as Small Packages of explosives.
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 ^ A person who is driving or operating a road vehicle that is transporting dangerous goods must ensure the following are carried out in compliance with this Rule: .
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 ^ For road transport, placards must be affixed to a vehicle or vehicle combination transporting dangerous goods, as follows: .
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.European law distinguishes clearly between the law of dangerous goods and the law of hazardous materials.^ The dangerous goods documentation must be kept separate from other documents that are not relevant to the transport of dangerous goods, in a holder that retains the documents securely and is clearly marked with the words ‘Dangerous Goods Documents’ or similar words, and: .
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 ^ Technical name in relation to dangerous goods, means a recognised chemical or other name currently used in scientific and technical handbooks, journals and textbooks, which clearly identifies the nature of the hazard; but does not include a trade name.
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 ^ A vehicle transporting dangerous goods that are a hazard to any person, to property or to the environment, must display placards identifying the hazard the dangerous goods present, as appropriate to the nature, quantity and use of the dangerous goods.
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 .The first refers primarily to the transport of the respective goods including the interim storage, if caused by the transport.^ These are substances that, by chemical action, will cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue or will damage or destroy other goods or the vehicle in which they are transported if they leak from their packaging.
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 ^ Table A: Properties and classification of dangerous goods for land transport ; and (b) substances or articles declared to be dangerous goods for transport on land by the relevant regulatory authority; and (c) empty receptacles that have contained substances or articles referred to in 1.2(1)(a) or (b) , but have not been cleaned.
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 ^ Information additional to that required under 5.2(2) , and details of non-dangerous goods that are being transported, may be included on the Dangerous Goods Declaration following the description of the dangerous goods specified in 5.2(2)(a) and 5.2(2)(b) .
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 The latter describes the requirements of storage (including warehousing) and usage of hazardous materials. This distinction is important, because different directives and orders of European law are applied.

United Kingdom

.The United Kingdom (and Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand) use the Hazchem warning plate system which carries information on how an emergency service should deal with an incident.^ Hazchem action code means the emergency action code developed by the United Kingdom Fire Service to provide emergency services personnel with information on the fire fighting medium to be used, the personnel protective equipment required, the risk of violent reaction or explosion and how to treat spillages of dangerous goods.
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 ^ Emergency services personnel means any member of the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Fire Service or an ambulance service that complies with the requirements in NZS 8156:2002 Ambulance Sector Standard.
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 ^ Emergency response information means information concerning the identification and the hazards specific to the dangerous goods, and the recommended procedures to use in the event of an emergency.
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 .The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code (EAC) List lists dangerous goods; it is reviewed every two years and is an essential compliance document for all emergency services, local government and for those who may control the planning for, and prevention of, emergencies involving dangerous goods.^ When dangerous goods documents are not required .
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 ^ Dangerous Goods Declaration means a dangerous goods document that complies with the requirements specified in 5.2(2) .
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 ^ The dangerous goods documentation must be kept separate from other documents that are not relevant to the transport of dangerous goods, in a holder that retains the documents securely and is clearly marked with the words ‘Dangerous Goods Documents’ or similar words, and: .
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 A PDF version of the 2009 list may be downloaded from the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) website, or it may be purchased from TSO directly (ISBN 9780113413263).

United States

A picture of the U.S. DOT classes in use.
.Due to the increase in the perceived threat of terrorism in the early 21st century, particularly after the September 11, 2001 attacks, funding for greater HAZMAT-handling capabilities was increased throughout the United States, recognizing that flammable, poisonous, explosive, or radioactive substances in particular could be used for terrorist attacks.^ Note 1: Only fireworks that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001 may be transported as Small Packages of explosives.
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 ^ An explosive is any substance that, when triggered by a small amount of energy, reacts by combustion, using its own source of oxygen to produce gas at such temperature, pressure and speed that it is capable of damaging the surroundings.
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.The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates hazmat transportation within the territory of the US. The regulations are in 49 FR (Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations).^ New Zealand Standard 5433:1999, Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land ; or (b) United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods — Model Regulations ; or (c) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ; or (d) Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; or (e) Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association.
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 ^ New Zealand Standard 5433:1999, Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land ; or (b) United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations ; or (c) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ; or (d) Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; or (e) Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association.
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 ^ International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ; or (b) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; or (c) Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates the handling of hazardous materials in the workplace as well as response to hazardous-materials-related incidents, most notably through HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) regulations found at 29 FR 1910.120.
.In 1984 the agencies OSHA, EPA, USCG, NIOSH jointly published the first Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Guidance Manual[1] which is available on the Worldwide Web, and can be purchased from the US Government Printing Office, Pub.^ The consignor must supply emergency response information for the dangerous goods being transported unless the driver or operator of the vehicle indicates that he or she already has that information.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Emergency response information means information concerning the identification and the hazards specific to the dangerous goods, and the recommended procedures to use in the event of an emergency.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

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.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous materials as they may impact the community and environment, including specific regulations for environmental cleanup and for handling and disposal of waste hazardous materials.^ Note 1: Only fireworks that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001 may be transported as Small Packages of explosives.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material of the International Atomic Energy Agency or the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Radioactive material is any material that spontaneously emits significant radiation and is classified in the Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material of the International Atomic Energy Agency or as determined by the relevant regulatory authority.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.The Consumer Product Safety Commission regulates hazardous materials that may be used in products sold for household and other consumer uses.^ Agricultural use in relation to the transport of dangerous goods, means that the goods will be used in the rearing of animals, or growing of food products or other products of the soil.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Note 1: Only fireworks that are controlled under the Hazardous Substances (Fireworks) Regulations 2001 may be transported as Small Packages of explosives.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Diagnostic specimens and biological products, other than as specified in 2.6 , may be transported on the same vehicle with food items if the following are complied with: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Hazard classes for materials in transport

Following the UN Model, the DOT divides regulated hazardous materials into nine classes, some of which are further subdivided. .Hazardous materials in transportation must be placarded and have specified packaging and labelling.^ Packaging for excepted packages of radioactive material must comply with 3.1 and the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority.
  • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Subject to 4.1(8) and except as specified in 4.3(10) , a package or an Intermediate Bulk Container containing dangerous goods of Class 9 that are toxic to the aquatic environment (UN 3077 or UN 3082) must be marked with the environmentally hazardous substance mark from 1 January 2011.
  • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Packaging for dangerous goods in excepted quantities must comply with 3.1 and: “(a) the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority; or “(b) the tests for packages of dangerous goods in excepted quantities specified in Schedule 4 or one of the documents in 2.9(1)(a) .
  • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Some materials must always be placarded, others may only require placarding in certain circumstances.^ A vehicle that is not transporting dangerous goods must not display a sign, symbol or other feature that may be mistaken for a dangerous goods placard.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ A tankwagon that is transporting petrol, diesel or kerosene in separate compartments and has petrol or petrol vapour remaining in any compartment need only display placards and other information specified in 7.2(5) for petrol.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Situations where removal may be required including remodeling, major structural changes, and if the asbestos material is damaged and can not be otherwise repaired.
  • Asbestos in the Home: Information, Regulations, Free Downloads, Support, Interpretation, etc. all Free 19 January 2010 9:52 UTC www.ehso.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.Trailers of goods in transport are usually marked with a four digit UN number.^ Clause 4.4 Marking or labelling dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes or for use as tools-of-trade .
  • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .This number can be referenced by first responders (firefighters, police officers, and ambulance personnel) who can find information about the material in the Emergency Response Guidebook.^ Emergency response information .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Emergency information panel means a rectangular placard stating at least the following about the dangerous goods on a vehicle: (a) the UN Number; (b) the Hazchem action code; (c) a 24-hour emergency telephone number.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ HSNO enforcement officer or emergency services personnel immediately on request; and (iv) passed to the next person responsible for the transport or handling of the dangerous goods.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Fixed facilities

.Different standards usually apply for handling and marking HAZMATs at fixed facilities, including NFPA 704 diamond markings (a consensus standard often adopted by local governmental jurisdictions), OSHA regulations requiring chemical safety information for employees, and CPSC requirements requiring informative labeling for the public, as well as wearing Hazmat suits when handling hazardous materials.^ When both labels and markings are required, the corresponding labels and markings must be placed as close as practicable to each other.
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Subject to 4.1(9) , when this Rule requires labels or markings to be displayed, they must be displayed on at least one of the following: .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ General safety requirements 4.2 Requirements for labelling according to the nature and quantity of the dangerous goods 4.3 Requirements for marking according to the nature and quantity of the dangerous goods 4.4 Requirements for marking or labelling dangerous goods transported for domestic or recreational purposes, for use as tools-of-trade, for agricultural use or for a commercial purpose Section 5 Documentation .
  • Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods 2005 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.ltsa.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

Packing groups

Doublewall corrugated fiberboard box with dividers for shipping four bottles of corrosive liquid, UN 4G, certified performance for Packing Group III
Packing groups are used for the purpose of determining the degree of protective packaging required for Dangerous Goods during transportation.
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  • Group I: great danger, and most protective packaging required.^ When dangerous goods with different quantity limits are packaged together, the quantity for the outer packaging is limited to the most restrictive quantity.
    • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

     ^ Packaging for dangerous goods in excepted quantities must comply with 3.1 and: “(a) the requirements of the relevant regulatory authority; or “(b) the tests for packages of dangerous goods in excepted quantities specified in Schedule 4 or one of the documents in 2.9(1)(a) .
    • Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods Amendment 2009 - Yellow draft 12 September 2009 10:44 UTC www.nzta.govt.nz [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

     Some combinations of different classes of dangerous goods on the same vehicle or in the same container are forbidden if one of the goods is Group I [2].
  • Group II: medium danger
  • Group III: least danger among regulated goods, and least protective packaging within the transportation requirement

Transport documents

One of the transport regulations is that, as an assistance during emergency situations, written instructions how to deal in such need to be carried and easily accessible in the driver’s cabin.

See also

Hazardous Materials portal

References

  1. ^ "Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)". Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 2006. http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9765. Retrieved 17 February 2010. 
  2. ^ "Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods". New Zealand Land Transport Agency. http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/rules/dangerous-goods-2005.html#s3cola. Retrieved 21 February 2010. 

Additional reading

  • Shipper's Guide to Loading and Securement of Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods in Intermodal Equipment-Highway, Rail and Water, October 1999, Institute of Packaging Professionals
  • ASTM D4919-03 Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings

External links


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File:HAZMAT
An Emergency Medical Technician team training as rescue (grey suits) and decontamination (green suits) responders to hazardous material and toxic contamination situations.

Dangerous goods, also called hazardous materials or HazMat, are solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. They are often subject to chemical regulations. "HazMat teams" are personnel specially trained to handle dangerous goods. Dangerous goods include materials that are radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing, asphyxiating, biohazardous, toxic, pathogenic, or allergenic. Also included are physical conditions such as compressed gases and liquids or hot materials, including all goods containing such materials or chemicals, or may have other characteristics that render them hazardous in specific circumstances.

Dangerous goods are often indicated by diamond-shaped signage. The colours of each diamond in a way has reference to its hazard i.e.: Flammable = red, Explosive = orange, because mixing red (flammable) with yellow (oxidising agent) creates orange. Non Flammable Non Toxic Gas = green, due to all compressed air vessels being this colour in France after World War II. France is where the diamond system of HazMat identification originated.

Mitigating the risks associated with hazardous materials may require the application of safety precautions during their transport, use, storage and disposal. Most countries regulate hazardous materials by law, and they are subject to several international treaties as well. Even so, different countries may use different class diamonds for the same product. For example, in Australia, Anhydrous Ammonia UN 1005 is classified as 2.3 (Toxic Gas) with sub risk 8 (Corrosive), where as in the U.S. it is only classified as 2.2 (Non Flammable Gas).

People who handle dangerous goods will often wear protective equipment, and metropolitan fire departments often have a response team specifically trained to deal with accidents and spills. Persons who may come into contact with dangerous goods as part of their work are also often subject to monitoring or health surveillance to ensure that their exposure does not exceed occupational exposure limits.

Laws and regulations on the use and handling of hazardous materials may differ depending on the activity and status of the material. For example, one set of requirements may apply to their use in the workplace while a different set of requirements may apply to spill response, sale for consumer use, or transportation. Most countries regulate some aspect of hazardous materials.

The most widely applied regulatory scheme is that for the transportation of dangerous goods. The United Nations Economic and Social Council issues the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which form the basis for most regional and national regulatory schemes. For instance, the International Civil Aviation Organization has developed regulations for air transport of hazardous materials that are based upon the UN Model but modified to accommodate unique aspects of air transport. Individual airline and governmental requirements are incorporated with this by the International Air Transport Association to produce the widely used IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Similarly, the International Maritime Organization has developed the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG Code", part of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) for transportation on the high seas, and the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail has developed the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail ("RID", part of the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail). Many individual nations have also structured their dangerous goods transportation regulations to harmonize with the UN Model in organization as well as in specific requirements.

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals or GHS is an internationally agreed upon system set to replace the various different classification and labeling standards used in different countries. The GHS will use consistent criteria for classification and labeling on a global level.

Dangerous goods are divided into classes on the basis of the specific chemical characteristics producing the risk.

Note: The graphics and text in this article representing the dangerous goods safety marks are derived from the United Nations-based system of identifying dangerous goods. Not all countries use precisely the same graphics (label, placard and/or text information) in their national regulations. Some use graphic symbols, but without English wording or with similar wording in their national language. Refer to the Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations of the country of interest.

For example, see the Dangerous Goods Safety Marks in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

The statement above applies equally to all the Dangerous Goods classes discussed in this article.

Free Hazchem Guide from The UK National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC)

Contents

Classification and labeling summary tables

Class 1: Explosives
Information on this graphic changes depending on which, "Division" of explosive is shipped. Explosive Dangerous Goods have compatibility group letters assigned to facilitate segregation during transport. The letters used range from A to S excluding the letters I, M, O, P, Q and R. The example above shows an explosive with a compatibility group "A" (shown as 1.1A). The actual letter shown would depend on the specific properties of the substance being transported.

For example, the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations provides a description of compatibility groups.

  • 1.1 Explosives with a mass explosion hazard
  • 1.2 Explosives with a severe projection hazard.
  • 1.3 Explosives with a fire, blast or projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.
  • 1.4 Minor fire or projection hazard (includes ammunition and most consumer fireworks).
  • 1.5 An insensitive substance with a mass explosion hazard (explosion similar to 1.1)
  • 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles.

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates hazmat transportation within the territory of the US.

1.1 — Explosives with a mass explosion hazard. (nitroglycerin/dynamite)
1.2 — Explosives with a blast/projection hazard.
1.3 — Explosives with a minor blast hazard. (rocket propellant, display fireworks)
1.4 — Explosives with a major fire hazard. (consumer fireworks, ammunition)
1.5 — Blasting agents.
1.6 — Extremely insensitive explosives.
Class 1: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1: Explosives
Hazardous Materials
Class 1.1: Explosives

Mass Explosion Hazard
Class 1.2: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.2: Explosives

Blast/Projection Hazard
Class 1.3: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.3: Explosives

Minor Blast Hazard
Hazardous Materials
Class 1.4: Explosives

Major Fire Hazard
Class 1.5: Blasting Agents Hazardous Materials
Class 1.5: Blasting Agents

Blasting Agents
 
Class 1.6: Explosives Hazardous Materials
Class 1.6: Explosives

Extremely Insensitive Explosives 		 
Class 2: Gases
Gases which are compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure as detailed below. Some gases have subsidiary risk classes; poisonous or corrosive.
  • 2.1 Flammable Gas: Gases which ignite on contact with an ignition source, such as acetylene and hydrogen.
  • 2.2 Non-Flammable Gases: Gases which are neither flammable nor poisonous. Includes the cryogenic gases/liquids (temperatures of below -100°C) used for cryopreservation and rocket fuels, such as nitrogen and neon.
  • 2.3 Poisonous Gases: Gases liable to cause death or serious injury to human health if inhaled; examples are fluorine, chlorine, and hydrogen cyanide.
Hazardous Materials
Class 2.1: Flammable Gas
Class 2.2: Nonflammable Gas Hazardous Materials
Class 2.2: Nonflammable Gas
Hazardous Materials
Class 2.3: Poisonous Gas
Hazardous Materials
Class 2.2: Oxygen (Alternate Placard)
Hazardous Materials
Class 2.3: Inhalation Hazard (Alternate Placard)
 
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Flammable liquids included in Class 3 are included in one of the following packing groups:
  • Packing Group I, if they have an initial boiling point of 35°C or less at an absolute pressure of 101.3 kPa and any flash point, such as diethyl ether or carbon disulfide;
  • Packing Group II, if they have an initial boiling point greater than 35°C at an absolute pressure of 101.3 kPa and a flash point less than 23°C, such as gasoline (petrol) and acetone; or
  • Packing Group III, if the criteria for inclusion in Packing Group I or II are not met, such as kerosene and diesel.

Note: For further details, check the Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations of the country of interest.

Class 3: Flammable Liquids Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Combustible (Alternate Placard)
Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Fuel Oil (Alternate Placard)
 
Hazardous Materials
Class 3: Gasoline (Alternate Placard)
 
Class 4: Flammable Solids
Class 4.1: Flammable Solids Hazardous Materials
Class 4.1: Flammable Solids

4.1 Flammable Solids: Solid substances that are easily ignited and readily combustible (nitrocellulose, magnesium, safety or strike-anywhere matches).
Class 4.2: Spontaneously Combustible Solids Hazardous Materials
Class 4.2: Spontaneously Combustible Solids

4.2 Spontaneously Combustible: Solid substances that ignite spontaneously (aluminium alkyls, white phosphorus).
File:Label for dangerous goods - class 4. Hazardous Materials
Class 4.3: Dangerous when Wet

4.3 Dangerous when Wet: Solid substances that emit a flammable gas when wet or react violently with water (sodium, calcium, potassium, calcium carbide).
Class 5: Oxidizing Agents and Organic Peroxides
Class 5.1: Oxidizing Agent Hazardous Materials
Class 5.1: Oxidizing Agent

5.1 Oxidizing agents other than organic peroxides (calcium hypochlorite, ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate).
Class 5.2: Organic Peroxide Oxidizing Agent Hazardous Materials
Class 5.2: Organic Peroxide Oxidizing Agent

5.2 Organic peroxides, either in liquid or solid form (benzoyl peroxides, cumene hydroperoxide). 		 
Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
Hazardous Materials
Class 6.1: Poison
  • 6.1a Toxic substances which are liable to cause death or serious injury to human health if inhaled, swallowed or by skin absorption (potassium cyanide, mercuric chloride).
  • 6.1b (Now PGIII) Toxic substances which are harmful to human health (N.B this symbol is no longer authorized by the United Nations) (pesticides, methylene chloride).
Class 6.2: Biohazard Hazardous Materials
Class 6.2: Biohazard
  • 6.2 Biohazardous substances; the World Health Organization (WHO) divides this class into two categories: Category A: Infectious; and Category B: Samples (virus cultures, pathology specimens, used intravenous needles).
 
Class 7: Radioactive Substances Class 8: Corrosive Substances Class 9: Miscellaneous
Class 7: Radioactive Hazardous Materials
Class 7: Radioactive

Radioactive substances comprise substances or a combination of substances which emit ionizing radiation (uranium, plutonium).
Hazardous Materials
Class 8: Corrosive

Corrosive substances are substances that can dissolve organic tissue or severely corrode certain metals:
Hazardous Materials
Class 9: Miscellaneous

Hazardous substances that do not fall into the other categories (asbestos, air-bag inflators, self inflating life rafts, dry ice).

Other hazardous materials labels (CHIP)

Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: C/Corrosive
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: E/Explosive
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: F/Flammable
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: N/Environmental Hazard
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: O/Oxidizing
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: T/Toxic
Hazardous Materials
Hazard Symbol: Xn/Harmful; Xi/Irritant
   

Australia

Australia uses the standard international UN numbers with a few slightly different signs on the back, front and sides of vehicles carrying hazardous substances. The country uses the same "Hazchem" code system as the UK to provide advisory information to emergency services personnel in the event of an emergency.

Canada

Transportation of dangerous goods (hazardous materials) in Canada by road is normally a provincial jurisdiction. The federal government has jurisdiction over air, most marine, and most rail transport. The federal government acting centrally created the federal transportation of dangerous goods act and regulations, which provinces adopted in whole or in part via provincial transportation of dangerous goods legislation. The result is that all provinces use the federal regulations as their standard within their province; some small variances can exist because of provincial legislation. Creation of the federal regulations was coordinated by Transport Canada. Hazard classifications are based upon the UN Model.

The province of Nova Scotia's dangerous goods transportation act can be viewed here: Dangerous Goods Transportation Act

The province of Nova Scotia's dangerous goods transportation regulations can can be viewed here: Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations

The federal government's Transport Dangerous Goods website is located here: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Outside of federal facilities, labour standards are generally under the jurisdiction of individual provinces and territories. However, communication about hazardous materials in the workplace has been standardized across the country through Health Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Europe

The European Union has passed numerous directives and regulations to avoid the dissemination and restrict the usage of hazardous substances, important ones being the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive and the REACH regulation. There are also long-standing European treaties such as ADR and RID that regulate the transportation of hazardous materials by road, rail, river and inland waterways, following the guide of the UN Model Regulation.

European law distinguishes clearly between the law of dangerous goods and the law of hazardous materials. The first refers primarily to the transport of the respective goods including the interim storage, if caused by the transport. The latter describes the requirements of storage (including warehousing) and usage of hazardous materials. This distinction is important, because different directives and orders of European law are applied.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (and Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand) use the Hazchem warning plate system which carries information on how an emergency service should deal with an incident. The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code (EAC) List lists dangerous goods; it is reviewed every two years and is an essential compliance document for all emergency services, local government and for those who may control the planning for, and prevention of, emergencies involving dangerous goods. A PDF version of the 2009 list may be downloaded from the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) website, or it may be purchased from TSO directly (ISBN 9780113413263).

United States

Due to the increase in the perceived threat of terrorism in the early 21st century, particularly after the September 11, 2001 attacks, funding for greater HAZMAT-handling capabilities was increased throughout the United States, recognizing that flammable, poisonous, explosive, or radioactive substances in particular could be used for terrorist attacks.

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates hazmat transportation within the territory of the US. The regulations are in 49 FR (Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations).

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates the handling of hazardous materials in the workplace as well as response to hazardous-materials-related incidents, most notably through HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) regulations found at 29 FR 1910.120.

In 1984 the agencies OSHA, EPA, USCG, NIOSH jointly published the first Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Guidance Manual[1] which is available on the World Wide Web, and can be purchased from the US Government Printing Office, Pub. 85-115.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous materials as they may impact the community and environment, including specific regulations for environmental cleanup and for handling and disposal of waste hazardous materials.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission regulates hazardous materials that may be used in products sold for household and other consumer uses.

Hazard classes for materials in transport

Following the UN Model, the DOT divides regulated hazardous materials into nine classes, some of which are further subdivided. Hazardous materials in transportation must be placarded and have specified packaging and labelling. Some materials must always be placarded, others may only require placarding in certain circumstances.

Trailers of goods in transport are usually marked with a four digit UN number. This number can be referenced by first responders (firefighters, police officers, and ambulance personnel) who can find information about the material in the Emergency Response Guidebook.

Fixed facilities

Different standards usually apply for handling and marking HAZMATs at fixed facilities, including NFPA 704 diamond markings (a consensus standard often adopted by local governmental jurisdictions), OSHA regulations requiring chemical safety information for employees, and CPSC requirements requiring informative labeling for the public, as well as wearing Hazmat suits when handling hazardous materials.

Packing groups

File:Corrugated box - haz
Doublewall corrugated fiberboard box with dividers for shipping four bottles of corrosive liquid, UN 4G, certified performance for Packing Group III

Packing groups are used for the purpose of determining the degree of protective packaging required for Dangerous Goods during transportation.

  • Group I: great danger, and most protective packaging required. Some combinations of different classes of dangerous goods on the same vehicle or in the same container are forbidden if one of the goods is Group I [2].
  • Group II: medium danger
  • Group III: least danger among regulated goods, and least protective packaging within the transportation requirement

Transport documents

This section requires expansion.

One of the transport regulations is that, as an assistance during emergency situations, written instructions how to deal in such need to be carried and easily accessible in the driver’s cabin. A license or permit card for hazmat training must be presented when requested by officials.

See also

Hazardous Materials portal

References

  1. ^ "Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER)". Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 2006. http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9765. Retrieved 17 February 2010. 
  2. ^ "Land Transport Rule - Dangerous Goods". New Zealand Land Transport Agency. http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/rules/dangerous-goods-2005.html#s3cola. Retrieved 21 February 2010. 

Further reading

  • Shipper's Guide to Loading and Securement of Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods in Intermodal Equipment-Highway, Rail and Water, October 1999, Institute of Packaging Professionals
  • ASTM D4919-03 Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings

External links

Retrieved from "http://yak.rapint.com/wiki/Dangerous_goods"

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