Hazardous Materials Transportation: Handling Non-Bulk Packages
Learning objectives
- Describe the minimum requirements for complying with the hazardous materials regulations for non-bulk shipments.
- List the information about hazardous chemicals that can be found in the Hazardous Materials Table.
- List the information that must be marked on packages to be shipped.
- Explain how to properly contain hazardous materials for shipping.
Course overview
This lesson teaches best practices for handling non-bulk packaging, and reviews the Hazardous Materials Table, capacities and vapor space.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3939
English
Course Outline
- What Is Non-Bulk Packaging?
- Selecting Non-Bulk Packaging
- Package Markings and Labels
- Transporting Non-Bulk Packages
Regulations
- 49 CFR 173 - Shippers-General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings
- 49 CFR 178 - Specifications for Packagings