Just like Nigel Tufnel’s amp that went up to 11, the new DOT Chart 15 is one more than the DOT Chart 14 it just replaced, making it TWO more than the DOT Chart 13.  Whatever the number the DOT Chart 15 is the latest version of a guidance document created by the PHMSA of the USDOT.  It contains a wealth of information – both text and images – of three of the four hazard communication methods (Markings, HazMat Labels, & Placards; only Shipping Papers are missing) and is invaluable to anyone involved in the transportation of hazardous materials:  shippers, carriers, receivers, HazMat Employers, HazMat Employees, training providers, etc.  Given the amount of helpful information it contains regarding the hazardous material regulations (HMR) it is hard to believe that it is only four pages.  The purpose of this article is to briefly explain the content in a DOT Chart 15 to the uninitiated and to provide direction to where you may obtain copies of it for yourself. (more…)