The Basics of HazMat Placards
VideoLast updated Friday, July 17, 2020Learn how hazmat placards inform emergency responders about the contents of hazardous material shipments. The U.S. DOT requires placards for all bulk hazmat containers in transport (49CFR). This video details the placement of each item on the placard including the markings that identify a type of hazard, the DOT hazard classes, and the UN Number.
TRANSCAER® (Transportation Community Awareness Emergency Response) is a national outreach effort. Since 1986, the organization has focused on assisting communities to prepare for and respond to a possible hazardous material transportation incident. The TRANSCAER program is led by industry professionals who volunteer their time to support our mission.
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