The shipper of a hazardous material (HazMat) must ensure the correct hazard communication methods are used to identify the potential hazards posed by the material offered for transportation.  The four hazard communication methods required by the US DOT when offering a hazardous material for shipment are:

• Shipping Papers
• Placards
• HazMat Labels
• Markings

Of these four, HazMat Labels and Markings are the methods a HazMat Employee is most likely to encounter during routine job duties since these are applied to the HazMat packaging itself.  This article will address the general marking requirements for a non-bulk packaging of a hazardous material offered for transportation in commerce (49 CFR 172.301). (more…)