The Quick Answer: Adequate instruction is an alternative to full regulatory training for persons who prepare certain lithium cells or batteries for transport by aircraft. The requirement to provide adequate instruction is found in the applicable packing instructions of the…
Q&A: What hazard communication (marks, labels, & placards) are required on a bulk packaging and a vehicle transporting a bulk packaging?
Question1: If I have a single 55 gallon drum that weighs over 882 is it considered a bulk… Hold it right there! Answer1: In an earlier article I addressed the false premise contained in that first question and explained that…
Q&A: Is a 55-gallon drum that weighs more than 882 pounds a bulk packaging?
Question: If I have a single 55 gallon drum that weighs over 882 lb is it considered a bulk Wait! Stop! That question contains a false premise. I can’t consider the next question until I explain a bulk packaging and…
Q&A: Is my auto shop wastewater an F-listed hazardous waste?
Question: I have a question regarding haz waste determination specifically about applicability of F-listed waste. Situation I have: In the car repair shop floor, we have a small pit that collects water (rainwater/snow melting from cars and every now and…
FAQ: What are the F-listed solvents?
The USEPA regulations for the determination of a listed hazardous waste from non-specific sources (F001 – F039) are at 40 CFR 261.31. Waste codes F001 – F005 represent spent organic solvents that are a listed hazardous waste under certain conditions.…
Q&A: What do I do with a Marine Pollutant in a non-bulk packaging?
Question1: Good Afternoon Daniel, Our company recently noticed some label changes on a product we use and sometimes ship to our customers. Recently, we’ve begun seeing a class 9 UN3077 label as well as a “marine pollutant” pictogram. I’m aware…
Q&A: Does the transport of 55-gallon drums containing the residue Class 3 Flammable Liquid require a HazMat Endorsement on the driver’s CDL?
Question: Subject: Empty class 3 flammable drums Message Body: Carry 8 to 12 class 3 flammable drums back to yard to get refill small amount of product still in drums drums mark small flammable sticker do I need hazmat on…
Q&A: Can we print our own HazMat labels? Specifically, the Class 9 Lithium Battery label?
Question: Good morning I was on your web site looking for some information as it pertains to application of the class 9 lithium battery. My questions is do we have to buy labels and hand apply it or can we…
Q&A: Is it necessary to display placards if I’m hauling 2,205 lb of just one type of HazMat (Division 2.2)?
Question1: Hello, I was hoping to get some clarification on this. I have highlighted the section in red that I am questioning. If I have less than 2,205lbs of just one type of hazard identified in table 2, non-flammable gas…
Q&A: Is a 55-gallon drum of waste gasoline also a reportable quantity (RQ) of a hazardous substance?
Question: I’d like to commend you for the great Q&A on your website. I have referred others to answers on HW and HM Qs over the years, as you always do a great job of explaining why something does/doesn’t apply.…