Thereupon, each shipping paper shall contain the following points:
- Hazard class number;
- Packing Group;
- Type of packages;
- UN identification number;
- Quantity of dangerous goods;
- Emergency telephone number;
- Shipper and consignee’s name and contact info;
- Signed certification by the shipper;
Since the shipping paper is a basic hazard communication tool, it shall contain all these information that I have listed, as well the shipping papers shall send proper and true information on cargo compatibility to the motor carrier. So, before you exit the office pay attention that you took all papers with you.
Yet, you should pay attention to the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and DOT, since they have coordinated a manifest that is regulating the duplication of documentation systems that are serving for identification of hazardous materials that are being transported on the highways.
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A point often overlooked by shoppers and hazmat truck drivers is that the emergency response information shall be:
- Available for use away from the package;
- Printed in English;
- X-referenced to a separately available emergency response guidance document;
- Attached as a separate document;
Conclusion
Dangerous materials or also known as DOT hazardous materials are regulated by the Secretary of Transportation. All regulations that are being issued by the Agencies are applying to truckers that are transporting the dangerous materials.
