Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters

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IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Student Text • Marked on each non bulk package in association with the proper shipping name and identification number • Marked on two opposite sides of each bulk package. Size of markings on bulk packages must conform to 172.302 (b) of this subchapter Inhalation hazard labels should be within two inches of the product label and on the top of the container. This End Up All non bulk combination packages of hazardous materials having inner packaging containing liquid hazardous materials must be: • Packed with closures, upward • Legibly marked with package orientation arrows (ISO standard) on two opposite vertical sides with the arrows pointing up Note: Although arrows for purposes other than indicating proper package orientation may not be displayed, exceptions do exist. This marking is applied to containers which hold “nonspecification” inner packaging of liquid hazardous materials. An outer package which contains an inner package is known as a combination package. The inner packages may be containers made of glass, plastic, or even metal. The inner packages do not have to be U.S.DOT approved containers. Combination packages are not only marked with orientation arrows but must also have the inner package closures oriented upward. Orientation arrows requirements do not apply if the inner package: • Is a cylinder • Contains one liter or less of a flammable liquid and is being transported by rail, highway, or vessel • Contains liquids which are a part of a leak-tight manufactured article 1-50 Module 1: Regulations
Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician© Requirements when using “This End Up” labels: • All inner packaging containing liquids must be arranged so that their openings correspond to the label arrow direction. • The outside container must be marked with package orientation labels on two opposite sides. • These package orientation labels must meet certain standards, meaning that they cannot be drawn on the container. Activity U.S. DOT Package Marking As of October 1, 1994, only UN approved packages will be produced. Package markings must be indelibly entered onto the package and indicate UN approval. UN package markings are required for packages containing hazardous materials. The United Nations specification containers use a standard code to designate container type. The code consists of the following nine parts: • UN Symbol • Package code • Packing group code • Gross mass • Solid or liquid packaging • Year of manufacture • Country where package was tested • Registered code of manufacturer • Reconditioning certification Part 1 (UN Symbol) The UN symbol looks like this: U N Module 1: Regulations 1-51
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