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…
The determination of the placarding requirements for a shipment of hazardous materials (found at 49 CFR 172, Subpart F) are, initially, straightforward. Placarding of a transport vehicle or freight container to be transported by highway or rail is required for… Any…
In an earlier article I wrote about the requirement of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) to ensure the visibility of placards on a motor vehicle…