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Module 1: Regulations - International Association of Fire Fighters

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Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©<br />

Requirements when using “This End Up” labels:<br />

• All inner packaging containing liquids must be arranged<br />

so that their openings correspond to the label arrow<br />

direction.<br />

• The outside container must be marked with package<br />

orientation labels on two opposite sides.<br />

• These package orientation labels must meet certain<br />

standards, meaning that they cannot be drawn on the<br />

container.<br />

Activity<br />

U.S. DOT Package Marking<br />

As <strong>of</strong> October 1, 1994, only UN approved packages will be<br />

produced. Package markings must be indelibly entered onto<br />

the package and indicate UN approval. UN package markings<br />

are required for packages containing hazardous materials.<br />

The United Nations specification containers use a<br />

standard code to designate container type. The code consists<br />

<strong>of</strong> the following nine parts:<br />

• UN Symbol<br />

• Package code<br />

• Packing group code<br />

• Gross mass<br />

• Solid or liquid packaging<br />

• Year <strong>of</strong> manufacture<br />

• Country where package was tested<br />

• Registered code <strong>of</strong> manufacturer<br />

• Reconditioning certification<br />

Part 1 (UN Symbol)<br />

The UN symbol looks like this:<br />

U<br />

N<br />

<strong>Module</strong> 1: <strong>Regulations</strong> 1-51

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