Hazardous Materials Driver's Guide PDF
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This document provides guidelines for drivers handling hazardous materials. It outlines when drivers must surrender their hazardous materials endorsements, what markings indicate specific tests and inspections, and details the special checks drivers must perform. The document mentions "EPA Method 27" and "HM".
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« Statement certifying the truth of the information provided dated * Statement acknowledging that TSA may notify the driver's employer and provide threat assessment information to other law enforcement agencies [49 C.ER §1572.9] — certified and...
« Statement certifying the truth of the information provided dated * Statement acknowledging that TSA may notify the driver's employer and provide threat assessment information to other law enforcement agencies [49 C.ER §1572.9] — certified and dated Q. When must drivers surrender their hazardous materials endorsements? A. Individuals must surrender their HME if they are one of the following: 1. An alien (unless a lawful permanent resident) 2. An individual who has renounced their U.S. citizenship 3. An individual who is wanted or under indictment for certain felonies 4. An individual convicted in civilian or military court for certain felonies 5. sin individual who has been found to be mentally defective or committed to a mental institution 6. An individual who is considered to pose a security threat based on a review of various databases ©. What do the markings V, I, P, L, K, and T stand for? A. The markings — V, I, P, L, K, and T - indicate what tests and inspections must be performed on a cargo tank. ‘The tests include “W" for visual test; “I” for internal visual test; “P” for pressure test; “L* for lining test; “K” for leakage test; and, “IT” for thickness test. ‘The markings will indicate the date that the test or inspection was performed. All tanks will not necessarily require all tests and inspections. If EPA Method 27 ts used for leakage testing, the tank must be marked K-EPA Method 27. ©. What special check must be made by the driver hauling hazardous materials? A. By law, the shipper is required to check shipping papers for the HM to ascertain what class(es) is/are in the load to determine whether or not placards are needed. However, drivers should also check shipping papers to determine whether or not the vehicle displays the proper placards on the front, rear and both sides. The driver must also segregate incompatible types of HM from each other inside the trailer. 91
