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BILINGUAL
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
GENERAL AWARENESS TRAINING

Volume VI

PERFORMANCE ORIENTED PACKAGING

EMABLAJE ORIENTADO PARA FUNCIONAR

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material contained in this presentation is for general information and training

purposes only. To determine specific regulatory requirements, consult the most

current copy of 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 100-185.

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49 Código de Reglamentos Federales Partes 100-185.

10/01/98

Teach All Employees Applicable Regulations
Whose Job Function is: - Preparing hazardous materials for shipment - Preparing shipping papers

Teach All Employees

Applicable Regulations

Whose Job Function is:

- Preparing hazardous

materials for shipment

- Preparing shipping

papers

Containers used or intended for use in the transportation of hazardous materials are

regulated by the HMR.

You're subject to the HMR if you:

- make, sell and/or offer these containers,

- inspect, test, retest or repair and rebuild them,

- prepare and/or offer hazardous materials for transportation, or

- accept a shipment of hazardous materials for transportation.

If you offer hazardous materials for transportation, you must train your employees

in the HMR requirements that may apply. Train every officer, agent and employee

that has any responsibility for preparing the hazardous materials for shipments.

173.1(b)

This is the proper way to label and mark your hazardous materials.
This is an image of a hazardous material in accordance with HMR, properly labeled and marked

This is an example of improper labeling and marking of hazardous waste.
This is an image of hazardous material leaking and not properly marked

A shipment of hazardous materials that's not prepared in accordance with the HMR

may not be offered for transportation by any mode.

173.1(b)

Packaging

Anyone Performing a Hazardous Materials Regulation required

packaging function.. Must Comply with 49 CFR Part 173

Anyone who performs a function required by the HMR packaging provisions must

perform that function according to the HMR.

173.1(c)

This shows properly packaged hazardous materials.
This is an image of a hazardous material in accordance with HMR, properly labeled and marked

This shows improperly packaged hazardous materials.
This is an image of hazardous material leaking and not properly marked

The purpose of the HMR packaging requirements is to assure that hazardous

materials remain in the package during transportation.

Column 2, HM Table

Hazardous materials description and proper shipping name	Hazard Class or Division	Identification number
Flammable liquids, n.o.s. ...... 3		UN1963

The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) is the menu for hazardous materials

packaging.

There are steps to follow to select the proper packaging from the menu. This

includes becoming familiar with additional packaging requirements. Some apply in

general, others apply to specific modes of transportation.

Select Appropriate Package Applicable Regulations
- Check for Quantity Limitations - Check other Restrictions

Select Appropriate Package

Applicable Regulations

- Check for Quantity Limitations

- Check other Restrictions

In selecting a packaging, you must ALSO consider quantity and modal limitations

that may restrict your choices.

Packaging
This is an image of a barrel with a connecting line to regulations handbook

Use the selection menu procedure to choose proper packaging for any hazardous

material. Use the same method to determine if a packaging is in compliance with

the HMR.

HM Table Column 8

Packaging (173.)*
Exceptions (8A)	Non-bulk (8B)	Bulk (8C)
150	203	242

To select the proper packaging for hazardous materials transportation, you must

start at the Hazardous Materials Table, Column 8. Notice that the Column is

divided into three sub-columns, (8a), exceptions, (8b), Non-bulk packages, and

(8c), Bulk packages. Also, notice at the top of the Column, the entry "(173***)".

This entry, 173*** combines with the numerical section listed in the Columns to

direct you to the proper section to find the authorized packaging for each

hazardous material.

Column 7, Special Provisions

Packaging (173.)*
(5)	(6)	Special Provisions (7)
		1........................................
		2........................................
		B1........................................
		T1........................................
		A7........................................
		B2........................................
		N34........................................
		T8........................................
		T26

Now, before you turn to the packaging section to select the package you wish to

use, look at Column (7) Special Provisions. This Column identifies any special

packaging requirements, or handling requirements for the material you want to

package. After you have met all the Special Provisions you are ready to turn to the

packaging section referenced in Column 8. When you locate the proper section

you are free to use any packaging type listed in the section.

Shipper's Responsibility