A question from a previous trainee (12.09.20): Hi Daniel. I was wondering if you’d be able to answer another question for me. I took your class a few months ago, and still trying to wrap my head around all of…
Proper use of the Cargo Aircraft Only Label
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to explain the use, restrictions, requirements, & limitations for the display of the Cargo Aircraft Only label for the air transport of dangerous goods. Introduction: Perhaps the most unusual in appearance of all…
Q&A: Do I display the HazMat’s identification number on the limited quantity sticker?
Question (11.23.21): Hi Daniel, I saw your video on YouTube and had a couple questions I was hoping you could answer for me. Regarding Limited Quantities, does the UN number get written on the Limited Quantities sticker? Answer (11.23.21): Thank…
FAQ: Who must receive HazMat Employee training?
Before we begin… The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) creates and enforces the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. According to…
Q&A: Must I display the HazMat’s identification number on my vehicle when transporting (essentially empty) IBCs?
A question 11.22.21: Hello I have been asked to transport IBC containers containing trace (essentially empty) amounts of several types with id #1789/1790/1835/2031 am I correct in assuming they should still be identified by their numbers on the outside of…
FAQ: What’s “in commerce” mean?
Scope and Applicability: The transportation in commerce of hazardous materials (HazMat) within the U.S. are subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). What is meant…
Q&A: I’m a homeowner shipping HazMat. Am I subject to USDOT regulations?
Question received 11.22.21: Hi Daniel, Wondering if you have time to help with a quick question. I am an individual homeowner, not contractor or company. I would like to ship 24 quart cans of leftover paint by ground transport from…
Q&A: Am I required to display the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle if its displayed on an IBC in the same manner as a non-bulk packaging?
Before we begin… IBC is an intermediate bulk container. Hazard communication on an IBC can be complex and includes several options. One option is to display the hazard communication (labels and marks) on the IBC in the same manner as…
Q&A: Can employees use personal vehicles to transport Division 6.2, Category B samples as Materials of Trade?
Question: Hi Daniel, Thank you for your help. I have another issue, I’d like to run by you. I have been allowing trained researcher to use their personal vehicles for single use transportation of exempt samples, patient samples that could…
Q&A: What are the IATA training certification requirements?
Before we begin… This Q&A is based on the 63rd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, effective in calendar year 2022. Sent from the Contact Me page of my website: Message Body: I have an on-line shipping training on…