Transporting Materials of Trade

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Transporting Materials of Trade
To transport hazardous material as a material of
trade, the material must meet the materials of
trade definition, hazard classification, and
quantity guidelines. Propane employees at times
may be required to transport flammable paint,
paint thinners, methanol, or wasp spray while on
the job.

• In this module you will learn to identify
• Regulations pertaining to transporting materials
  of trade
• Safety requirements for transporting materials of
  trade

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Regulations for Transporting Materials of Trade
DOT defines Materials of Trade as small amounts
of certain hazardous materials transported on a
motor vehicle for workers to use in direct
support of their business.
When you transport small amounts of these
materials under the Materials of Trade
exceptions, you are not subject to some of the
regulations that apply to the transportation of
hazardous materials. These include

• Shipping papers
• Placarding
• Emergency response information
• Training for hazardous materials carried as
  materials of trade

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Safety Requirements for Transporting Materials of
Trade
Classification Requirements The material must
meet the materials of trade definition according
to hazard classification and must belong to one
of the following classifications
Division 2.1 Flammable gas
Division 2.2 Non-flammable gas
Class 3 Flammable liquid
Division 4.1 Flammable solid
Division 4.3, PG II or III Dangerous when wet
Division 5.1 Oxidizer
Division 5.2 Organic peroxide
Division 6.1 Poison
Class 8 Corrosive
Class 9 Miscellaneous
ORM-D Other regulated material
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Safety Requirements for Transporting Materials of
Trade
Quantity Requirements Figure 1 conveys quantity
limits that apply to Classes 3 and 8. The limits
are gross mass or capacity and include the weight
of the packaging.
Packing Group Package Quantity Limits for Classes 3 and 8
PG I Not over 1 pound or 1 pint
PG II or III Not over 66 pounds or 8 gallons
Figure 1. Quantity Limits
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Safety Requirements for Transporting Materials of
Trade
Quantity Requirements
Figure 2. Excerpt from Hazardous Materials Table
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Safety Requirements for Transporting Materials of
Trade
Packaging Requirements The following guidelines
must be met for you to use the materials of trade
exceptions
Packaging for Hazardous Materials
Liquids and Gases Leak proof, securely closed, secured to prevent movement, protected against damage
Gasoline Metal or plastic container and must conform to the HMR (Hazardous Material Regulations) or OSHA requirements
Materials must be packaged in the manufacturers
original packaging or one of equal strength and
quality.
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Safety Requirements for Transporting Materials of
Trade
Marking Requirements Non-bulk packages (capacity
of 119 gallons or less for liquids), other than
cylinders, must be marked with the common name or
proper shipping name of the material being
carried.
Total Gross Weight Requirements The total gross
weight of all materials of trade carried on one
motor vehicle cannot exceed 440 pounds
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Safety Requirements for Transporting Materials of
Trade
Figure 3. Summary of Products Eligible for the
Exceptions
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Safety Requirements for Transporting Materials of
Trade
Penalty for Failure to Follow the Guidelines If
you fail to follow the guidelines for the
materials of trade exceptions, you will be in
violation of many requirements of the HMR and may
be subject to significant fines and penalties.
Currently the HMR allows for fines ranging from
250 to 27,500 per day, per violation. Criminal
penalties can also be imposed on individuals
directly involved with non-compliance.
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Time to See If You Got the Key Points of This
Module

• Complete the Review on page 7.
• See if you are ready for the Certification Exam
  by checking off the performance criteria on page
  8.

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