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The information here is intended to provide personnel with an overview of the requirements for the safe shipment and transport
hazardous materials. Those personnel that have any involvement with the
shipment of hazardous materials should familiarize themselves with this
information and complete the HAZMAT Shipping Awareness training program
every three years.
The Department of Transportation regulates all
activities involved with the shipment and transport of hazardous materials
(e.g. chemicals, gases, etc.). The Hazardous Materials Regulations
contained within 49 Code of Federal Regulations apply to each person who
performs or directs functions related to the transportation of hazardous
materials. Examples of applicability are those who may engage in the
following activities:
- Offering hazardous materials for transport;
- Filling packages;
- Marking and labeling packages;
- Preparing shipping papers, handling, loading,
securing and segregating packages within a transport vehicle, and;
- Transporting hazardous materials.
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