Hazardous Materials Transportation BLRBusiness Legal Resources 1506 BLRBusiness

Hazardous Materials Transportation BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506 © BLR©®—Business & Legal Resources

Who Is a HAZMAT Employee? • Loads, unloads, or otherwise handles hazardous materials • Operates the vehicle that will be used to transport the hazardous materials • Is likely to be exposed to hazardous materials if there is an accident © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Session Objectives Recognize and identify hazardous materials Understand HAZMAT container markings, labels, and placards Load and unload hazardous materials safely Use protective procedures and equipment Avoid accidents with hazardous materials Respond to an emergency Recognize and respond to security threats © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Recognize Hazardous Materials • Read the container labels • DOT labels • Read safety data sheets • Become familiar with common hazardous materials © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Review Shipping Documents • Identify the proper shipping name • Identify the hazard class • Look at the identification number • Identify the packing group © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Identify Hazard Classes • Class 1: Explosives • Class 2: Gases • Class 3: Flammable or Combustible Liquids • Class 4: Flammable Solids © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Identify Hazard Classes (cont. ) Class 5: Oxidizer/Organic Peroxide Class 6: Poison Class 7: Radioactive Material Class 8: Corrosive Material Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Material © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Find Identification Numbers • Number assigned to shipping names • “UN”—international and domestic • “NA”—domestic and Canadian only • “ID”—recognized by ICAO • Placards • Emergency responders © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Identify Packing Groups • I = Great Danger • II = Medium Danger • III = Minor Danger © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Read Labels and Placards • Read warning labels on all containers • Make sure the labels match hazard class and division • Ensure placards are properly placed on transport vehicles • Placards must be located on all 4 sides of the vehicle © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

UN-Approved Packages • Packages must pass leakage and stability tests • Must be marked with “UN” nomenclature • Check the DOT hazardous materials table • Check to ensure there is no damage © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Identifying Hazards and Labels—Any Questions? • Any questions about hazardous materials identification? • Reading labels, markings, or placards? © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Loading or Unloading Trucks • Check the safety guide before loading or unloading begins • Remove ignition keys before loading/unloading • Don’t overfill or overload tanks • Handle cylinders and packages carefully © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Loading or Unloading Trucks (cont. ) • Handle empty drums as cautiously as full drums • Do not overload closed cargo spaces; allow air to circulate • Close all access flanges and valves before moving and allow adequate relaxation time © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Loading and Unloading A Tank Truck or Railcar • Inspect the vehicle • Wear appropriate PPE • Follow specific checklist • Stay in the area • Know emergency response procedures • Follow procedures after loading/unloading © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Handle Drums And Totes Safely • Inspect containers for • • damage Check labels and markings Remove containers carefully Know emergency procedures Place containers in storage area © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Operate a Forklift Safely • Authorized operators only • Quickly report accidents • Always wear seat belts • No person under the forks • Operate controls only from driver’s seat • Never block exits or emergency equipment © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Loading and Unloading With a Forklift • Never overload the forklift • Check the weight of the load • Locate the center of gravity • Inspect the load • Restack unstable loads • Tow from the rear towing pin © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Always wear the appropriate personal protection • Protect eye and face • Use gloves • Respiratory protection • Protective clothing and boots © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Emergency Response To a Spill or Leak • Stop the material-handling process • Evacuate the area • Alert others • Control and clean up only if authorized and trained © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Emergency Contacts • Fire department • Police department • Ambulance • Medical clinic • Hospital © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Rescue and Medical Treatment • Leave rescue work to trained professionals • Let designated first-aid workers perform first aid • Follow medical emergency procedures © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Extinguishing Equipment • Portable extinguisher • Fire hose • Fire suppression systems © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Extinguisher Types • A—For combustibles such as trash, • • wood, or paper B—For flammable liquids or gases C—For electrical fires D—For combustible metals such as magnesium K―For kitchen fires involving cooking oil and fat © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Extinguisher Use • Pull the pin • Aim at the base of the fire • Squeeze the trigger • Sweep back and forth © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

HAZMAT Safety and Emergencies—Questions? • Any questions about loading, unloading, or handling hazardous materials? • Questions about how to respond to emergencies? • Questions about using a fire extinguisher? © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Security Plan • Different for every facility • Includes risk assessment and preventive measures • Describes how applicant information is confirmed • Addresses unauthorized access and handling • Addresses en route risks © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Potential Security Risks • List of hazardous materials • Quantity stored or processed • Location considerations • Modes of transportation © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Address En Route Risks • Select carriers carefully • Assess loading/ unloading areas • Evaluate dispatch methods • Assess security of the destination © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Secure Hazardous Material • Lock storage areas • Inventory hazardous materials • Inspect storage areas • Look out for unusual chemical purchases • Verify driver information © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Report Suspicious Personnel or Activities Report suspicious activity: • Persons near chemical tanks • Loitering by loading docks • Walking along security fence • Unusual vehicles parked outside facility © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Responding to Security Threats • Do not approach • • suspicious persons Call police Warn others Lock doors and gates Evacuate area © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Your Role in Security • Keep doors locked • Don’t lend out keys • Be careful with strangers • Report unknown personnel © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Security—Any Questions? • Are there any questions about security risks or procedures? © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506

Key Points to Remember • Read the shipping descriptions • Read and follow label and placard warnings • Follow all safe HAZMAT handling procedures—they could save your life • Wear proper PPE to avoid injury • Follow security procedures— report suspicious people or activities immediately © BLR®—Business & Legal Resources 1506