Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters

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IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Student Text Compliance Schedule To facilitate the transition from domestic to international hazardous materials transportation regulations occur smoothly, the DOT has spread compliance dates for POPS over a ten year period. See 49 CFR 171 for details. DATE COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE October 1, 1991 October 1, 1992 October 1, 1993 October 1, 1994 October 1, 1996 October 1, 2001 Explosives must be shipped in accordance with POPS. Poison by inhalation (PIH) gases must be shipped in accordance with POPS. All PIH paperwork and placarding shipments must comply with POPS. All hazardous materials communication and shipping papers must comply with POPS. PIH shipments must be transported in accordance with POPS. Shippers must use the Segregation and Separation Table in 49 CFR 177.848. All new packagings must be manufactured in accordance with POPS. Shippers can still use “old” packagings. Infectious substances must be described on shipping papers and packaged in accordance with POPS. New Generic Shipping Names in HM-215A Hazardous Materials Table. Shippers MUST use POPS packagings. HM-181 placards must be displayed for domestic shipments. 1-16 Module 1: Regulations
Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Definition of a Hazardous Material A hazardous material is defined by the DOT “to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported.” Materials designated “hazardous” by the DOT can be found in the Hazardous Materials Table, 49 CFR 172.101. Several common chemicals are included in the sample table on page19. Materials are listed in alphabetical order according to their proper shipping names (Column 2). Materials not listed in the Hazardous Material Table may still be hazardous if the material exhibits a hazard as defined by a DOT hazard class. For example, paint thinner is not listed in the Hazardous Materials Table, yet its flash point is less than 60°C and its initial boiling point is less than 35°C. Therefore, paint thinner meets the DOT definition of a flammable liquid material and must be transported as a hazardous material. Identifying Hazards Hazardous materials regulations specify ways to communicate the hazards associated with a material. There are four ways to communicate such hazards. These include: Labels Markings Placards Every hazardous material is required to have a label(s). The label usually corresponds to a hazard class and are listed in the Hazardous Materials Table Column 6. A hazardous material package is required to be marked with its proper shipping name and identification number, as well as any applicable technical names. Additional marking requirements can be found in 49 CFR 172.301. Placards are large versions of labels, placed on transport vehicles and bulk containers. Module 1: Regulations 1-17
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