Florida CDL Handbook 2011

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9. Hazardous Materials

• 9.1. The Intent of the Regulations
• 9.2. Hazardous Materials Transportation - Who Does What
• 9.3. Communication Rules
• 9.4. Loading and Unloading
• 9.5. Bulk Packaging Marking, Loading and Unloading
• 9.6. Hazardous Materials -- Driving and Parking Rules
• 9.7. Hazardous Materials - Emergencies
• 9.8. Hazardous Materials Glossary

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9.2.1 - The Shipper

• Sends products from one place to another by truck, rail, vessel, or airplane.
• Uses the hazardous materials regulations to determine the product's:
  • Proper shipping name.
  • Hazard class.
  • Identification number.
  • Packing group.
  • Correct packaging.
  • Correct label and markings.
  • Correct placards.
• Must package, mark, and label the materials; prepare shipping papers; provide emergency response information; and supply placards.
• Certify on the shipping paper that the shipment has been prepared according to the rules (unless you are pulling cargo tanks supplied by you or your employer).

9.2.2 - The Carrier

• Takes the shipment from the shipper to its destination.
• Prior to transportation, checks that the shipper correctly described, marked, labeled, and otherwise prepared the shipment for transportation.
• Refuses improper shipments.
• Reports accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency.

9.2.3 - The Driver

• Makes sure the shipper has identified, marked, and labeled the hazardous materials properly.
• Refuses leaking packages and shipments.
• Placards his vehicle when loading, if required.
• Safely transports the shipment without delay.
• Follows all special rules about transporting hazardous materials.
• Keeps hazardous materials shipping papers and emergency response information in the proper place.

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