Dangerous Goods Shipping Papers
When hazmat truck drivers are shipping dangerous goods they shall always pay attention to the shipping papers.
Dangerous goods shipping papers are required both to domestic and international hazmat product shipments.
In order to fulfill correctly the dangerous goods shipping papers, first you will have to check if the hazardous materials that you are transporting are on the list of dangerous goods in your state, and in the state of delivery. Determining the UN number and the proper shipping name is of a big importance.
In general, the proper shipping name represents the standard name that is describing the dangerous material and its composition. For correct determination of the dangerous materials, you will have to pay attention to the following questions. The answers will lead you to the correct classification.
- Is it a pure substance or a defined mixture?
- What is its predominant hazard substance?
- What is its state: solid, liquid, or gas?
- What shall technical names be given to the generic entries?
