The Four Hazard Communication Methods of the Hazardous Material Regulations
The Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) of the PHMSA/USDOT require the use of the four (4) hazard communication methods whenever a hazardous material is transported in commerce. Its purpose: to communicate the potential hazards of a material to anyone who may come into contact with it while it’s in transportation. It does this by utilizing a variety of symbols, numbers, colors, and text. This article will take a closer look at each of the Four Hazard Communication Methods:
- Shipping papers
- Placards
- HazMat labels
- Markings