Transcript Hazardous Materials Transportation

Hazardous Materials
Transportation
Who Is a HAZMAT
Employee?
• Load, unload, or otherwise handle
hazardous materials
• Operate the vehicle that will be used to
transport the hazardous materials
• Likely to be exposed to hazardous materials
if there is an accident
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Session Objectives
You will be able to:
• Recognize and identify hazardous materials
• Understand HAZMAT container markings,
labels, and placards
• Load and unload hazardous materials safely
• Use protective procedures and equipment
• Avoid accidents with hazardous materials
• Respond to an emergency
• Recognize and respond to security threats
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Recognize
Hazardous Materials
• Read the container
labels
• DOT labels
• Read material safety
data sheets
• Become familiar with
common hazardous
materials
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Review Shipping
Documents
• Identify the proper
shipping name
• Identify the hazard
class
• Look at the
identification number
• Identify the packaging
group
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Identify Hazard Classes
• Class 1: Explosives
• Class 2: Gases
• Class 3: Flammable or
Combustible Liquids
• Class 4:
Flammable Solids
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Identify Hazard Classes
(cont.)
• Class 5: Oxidizer/
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Organic Peroxide
Class 6: Poison
Class 7:
Radioactive Material
Class 8:
Corrosive Material
Class 9: Miscellaneous
Dangerous Material
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Find Identification
Numbers
• Number assigned to shipping names
• “UN”—international and domestic
• “NA”—domestic and Canadian only
• Placards
• Emergency responders
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Identify Packaging Groups
• I = Great Danger
• II = Medium Danger
• III = Minor Danger
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Read Labels and Placards
• Read warning labels
on all containers
• Make sure the labels
match hazard class
and division
• Ensure placards are
properly placed on
transport vehicles
• Placards must be
located on all 4 sides
of the vehicle
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UN Approved Packages
• Packages must pass
leakage and stability
tests
• Must be marked with
“UN” nomenclature
• Check the DOT
hazardous materials
table
• Check to ensure there
is no damage
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Identifying Hazards and
Labels—Any Questions?
• Any questions about
hazardous materials
identification?
• Reading labels,
markings, or placards?
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Loading or
Unloading Trucks
• Check the safety guide before loading or
unloading begins
• Remove ignition keys prior to
loading/unloading
• Don’t overfill or overload tanks
• Handle cylinders and packages carefully
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Loading or
Unloading Trucks (cont.)
• Handle empty drums as cautiously as full
drums
• Do not overload closed cargo spaces; allow
air to circulate
• Close all access flanges and valves before
moving and allow adequate relaxation time
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Loading and Unloading a
Tank Truck or Railcar
• Inspect the vehicle
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Follow specific
checklist
• Stay in the area
• Know emergency
response procedures
• Follow procedures
after loading/unloading
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Handle Drums
and Totes Safely
• Inspect containers for
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damage
Check labels and
markings
Remove containers
carefully
Know emergency
procedures
Place containers in
storage area
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Operate a Forklift Safely
• Authorized operators
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only
Quickly report
accidents
Always wear seat belts
No person under the
forks
Operate controls only
from driver’s seat
Never block exits or
emergency equipment
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Loading and Unloading
With a Forklift
• Never over-load the forklift
• Check the weight of the load
• Locate the center of gravity
• Inspect the load
• Restack unstable loads
• Tow from the rear towing pin
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Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
• Always wear the
appropriate personal
protection
• Protect eye and face
• Use gloves
• Respiratory protection
• Protective clothing
and boots
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Emergency Response
to a Spill or Leak
• Stop the material
handling process
• Evacuate the area
• Alert others
• Control and clean up
only if authorized and
trained
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Emergency Contacts
• Fire department
• Police department
• Ambulance
• Medical clinic
• Hospital
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Rescue and
Medical Treatment
• Leave rescue work to trained professionals
• Let designated first-aid workers perform
first aid
• Follow medical emergency procedures
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Extinguishing Equipment
• Portable extinguisher
• Fire hose
• Fire suppression
systems
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Extinguisher Types
• A—For combustibles such as trash,
wood, or paper
• B—For flammable liquids or gases
• C—For electrical fires
• D—For combustible metals such as
magnesium
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Extinguisher Use
• Pull the pin
• Aim at the base
of the fire
• Squeeze the trigger
• Sweep back and forth
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HAZMAT Safety and
Emergencies—Questions?
• Any questions about
loading, unloading, or
handling hazardous
materials?
• Questions about how
to respond to
emergencies?
• Questions about using
a fire extinguisher?
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Security Plan
• Different for every facility
• Includes risk assessment and preventive
measures
• Describes how applicant information is
confirmed
• Addresses unauthorized access and
handling
• Addresses en route risks
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Potential Security Risks
• List of hazardous
materials
• Quantity stored or
processed
• Location
considerations
• Modes of
transportation
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Address En Route Risks
• Select carriers
carefully
• Assess loading/
unloading areas
• Evaluate
dispatch methods
• Assess security of the
destination
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Secure Hazardous Material
• Lock storage areas
• Inventory hazardous
materials
• Inspect storage areas
• Look out for unusual
chemical purchases
• Verify driver
information
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Report Suspicious
Personnel or Activities
Report suspicious
activity:
• Persons near chemical
tanks
• Loitering by loading
docks
• Walking along security
fence
• Unusual vehicles
parked outside facility
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Responding to
Security Threats
• Do not approach
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suspicious persons
Call police
Warn others
Lock doors and gates
Evacuate area
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Your Role in Security
• Keep doors locked
• Don’t lend out keys
• Require proper
identification
• Check unknown
personnel
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Security—Any Questions?
• Are there any
questions about
security risks or
procedures?
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Key Points to Remember
• Read the shipping descriptions
• Read and follow label and placard warnings
• Follow all safe HAZMAT handling
procedures—they could save your life
• Wear proper PPE to avoid injury
• Follow security procedures—report
suspicious people or activities immediately
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