Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters
Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters
Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters
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Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©<br />
further define hazardous materials. There are three packing<br />
groups. They are:<br />
PG I<br />
PG II<br />
PG III<br />
Great Danger<br />
Moderate Danger<br />
Minor Danger<br />
Packing groups determine several key issues in the shipment<br />
<strong>of</strong> hazardous materials. For instance, packing groups<br />
have an impact on the:<br />
• Type <strong>of</strong> packaging<br />
• Markings<br />
• Quantity restrictions<br />
• Mode <strong>of</strong> transportation<br />
Every hazardous material has a packing group, except Class<br />
2 (Gases) and Class 7 (Radioactive) materials.<br />
Materials that are poison-by-inhalation (PIH) have a hazard<br />
zone. There are four hazard zones: A, B, C, and D. Those<br />
materials in class/division 2.3 or 6.1 may be PIH materials.<br />
<strong>Module</strong> 1: <strong>Regulations</strong> 1-27
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