2024 Facts for Drivers OCR - Copy_108-108.pdf

Is there a way to obtain emergency information over the phone without knowing the Chemtrec telephone number? The HM Regulations require that an emergency telephone number be on the shipping paper and must be identifiable as the emergency telephone number. The number must be avail...

Is there a way to obtain emergency information over the phone without knowing the Chemtrec telephone number? The HM Regulations require that an emergency telephone number be on the shipping paper and must be identifiable as the emergency telephone number. The number must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The number shown may be that of the shipper or of an outside agency which ts able to provide the required emergency information. See Section 172.604 of the HM Regulations for HM that are exempt from the emergency re- sponse telephone number requirement. Under what circumstances might a driver have more than one emergency telephone number when transporting HM? ‘The HM Regulations provide that an emergency telephone number must be provided for each HM in a shipment or load, unless contacting one number provides information about all of the HM in a load. Several numbers might be provided for sources of assistance for several different HM. Each number must be shown in association with the proper shipping name of the HM for which it is the source of information. Should the driver attempt to use these emergency telephone numbers? The driver should follow their employer's policy when deciding whether to use the emergency telephone number(s). In an HM emergency, the driver should contact the company and the appropriate local emergency responders through “911” or the telephone operator. The driver should have shipping papers ready to show the emergency responders when they arrive. Under certain circumstances, Immediate notification must be provided to the National Response Center by telephone.. What ts the leading cause of environmental fines for motor carriers transporting HM? A carrier’s failure to complete timely telephone and written reports for fuel spills has resulted in fines and penalties for 1% of all power units.. What should a driver do in the event of a vehicle spill involving materials that might contaminate or otherwise damage water- ways? 108