Hazardous Materials for Drivers PDF

The driver should attempt to protect the scene, if trained to do so. ‘The driver should notify local emergency responders through “911” or the telephone operator; notify the employer/company; and follow the company officials’ instructions. Also, drivers should be aware that in many states, every are...

The driver should attempt to protect the scene, if trained to do so. ‘The driver should notify local emergency responders through “911” or the telephone operator; notify the employer/company; and follow the company officials’ instructions. Also, drivers should be aware that in many states, every area is considered to have potential access to a waterway, so drivers should always notify their company of a spill, even if it appears to be completely impractical for the spill to reach water. Why is it necessary to keep liquid hazardous materials from reaching sewers? Once underground, it will be virtually impossible to control the spread of the liquid and any potential hazards associated with the liquid. What substances can contaminate or damage waterways? As far as the driver ts concerned, any quantity of petroleum products from either cargo or fuel tanks and those substances as defined by government agencies as “hazardous substances,” “hazardous wastes” or “marine pollutants” should be considered as contaminants capable of causing damage to waterways. What penalty can be levied for not reporting a spill into waterways? Under Federal law, the maximum penalty is $75,000 per day. Additionally, states and municipalities may levy separate fines. Where can a driver find the “reportable quantity” (RQ) of a particular HM and what does it mean? A driver would refer to the Hazardous Substance Appendix to the Hazardous Materials Table to find the reportable quantity of an HM. The RQ is found in Table | to the Appendix A. The RQ amounts are listed in both pounds and kilograms as follows: 100 (45.4). The weight listed refers to the amount of the material in one package, not the total weight of the shipment. How does a hazardous substance differ from a hazardous material? First, there are many materials that are listed in both the HM Table and Hazardous Substances Appendix. However, in order to be considered a hazardous substance (even if it’s listed in the 109