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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IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Student Text<br />
Shipping Papers<br />
Shipping papers communicate information regarding a<br />
material’s hazard and must accompany every hazardous<br />
materials shipment transported by train, plane, vessel or<br />
truck.<br />
Shipping papers available at an incident scene aid your<br />
emergency response. The U.S. DOT regulates transportation<br />
by several modes <strong>of</strong> transportation, including air,<br />
water, rail, and highway. Shipping papers are specific to<br />
the mode <strong>of</strong> transportation.<br />
Transportation Shipping Paper Responsible Person<br />
Mode Title<br />
Highway Bill <strong>of</strong> Lading or Uniform Driver<br />
Hazardous Waste Manifest<br />
Rail Waybill Crew<br />
Water Dangerous Cargo Manifest Captain<br />
Air Air Bill with Shipper’s Pilot<br />
Certification for Restricted<br />
Articles<br />
The following pages contain samples <strong>of</strong> shipping papers.<br />
Each shipper, also known as a consignor, can create shipping<br />
papers. However, Title 49 <strong>of</strong> the Code <strong>of</strong> Federal<br />
<strong>Regulations</strong> requires specific information on shipping<br />
papers, including:<br />
• Consignor (name, address)<br />
• Consignee (name, address)<br />
• Shippers Certification<br />
• Basic Shipping Description<br />
• Quantity Shipped<br />
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