HAZMAT Familiarization and Safety In Transportation Complete Study Guide- 2023/2024

HAZMAT Familiarization and Safety In Transportation Complete Study Guide- 2023/2024 Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are materials or substances capable of posing an unreasonable risk to: - · Health · Safety · Property The following requirements for hazardous materials communication help to ensure safe transportation of hazardous material: - shipping papers, package markings and labels, and placards ASP - Ammunition Supply Point Purpose of Vehicle Inspection - The inspector will ask for information about the driver (e.g., valid license/HAZMAT endorsement). He or she will also check the vehicle's operating condition (e.g., brakes, tires, windshield wipers, mirrors, etc.). DD Form 626 A vehicle must be inspected - · Before it's loaded · After it's loaded · Before it's unloaded If the vehicle stops at another installation to pick up additional hazardous materials - it will be inspected before and after loading DD Form 626 Section 1 - Driver's license, HAZMAT endorsement, medical examiner's certificate