In the general placarding requirements of 49 CFR 172.504(a) of the USDOT/PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), it states that when required each bulk packaging, freight container, unit load device, transport vehicle, or rail car “must be placarded on each side…
Placement of Placards on a Vehicle and 49 CFR 172.516(c)(2)
Pursuant to 49 CFR 172.516(c)(2): Each placard on a transport vehicle, bulk packaging, freight container or aircraft unit load device must— (2) Be located clear of appurtenances and devices such as ladders, pipes, doors, and tarpaulins; Notice how the placard holders on…
What’s Wrong with These Pictures? Display of Hazardous Material Placards
There are exceptions, but in most cases the transportation in commerce of any quantity of a hazardous material will require the display of placards on each side and each end of each of the following: Bulk packaging Freight container Unit…
Visibility Requirements for Display of Hazardous Material Placards on a Motor Vehicle
In the general placarding requirements of 49 CFR 172.504(a) of the USDOT/PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), it states that when required each bulk packaging, freight container, unit load device, transport vehicle, or rail car “must be placarded on each side…