Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
United States Department of Transportation
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APPLICABILITY 49 CFR 171.1

• EXPLOSIVES

Transportation of explosives and their offering to
Interstate, Intrastate, and
Foreign Commerce by
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APPLICABILITY

• 171.2 GENERAL EXPLOSIVES REQUIREMENTS

• No person may offer, or accept
• HM for transportation in commerce
• Unless properly classed, described,
  packaged, marked, labeled and in
  condition for shipment

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EXPLOSIVES

• AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES-
  173.21(b)/173.51

• No PERSON may offer
• No PERSON may transport
• An explosive

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EXPLOSIVES

• AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT EXPLOSIVES-
  173.21(b)/173.51

• UNLESS
• It Has Been Tested
• Classed and Approved by PHMSA
• or an authorized agency
• See 173.56
• Exceptions exist!!!

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EXPLOSIVES

• FORBIDDEN EXPLOSIVES - 173.54

• Not Approved 173.56
• See (b) through (l)

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EXPLOSIVES

• NEW EXPLOSIVE -DEFINITION - 173.56

• Produced by PERSON who has not
• previously produced it before
• Or has altered properties of the explosive

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DEFINITIONS

• EX NUMBER - 171.8

Means a number preceded by the prefix, EX-, which
is assigned by the AA for HAZMAT Safety, to
identify an item that has been evaluated and
approved under the provisions of 173.56
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EXPLOSIVES

• PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL -
  173.56(b)

• Testing Agency will assign Recommended
• Shipping description
• Class
• Classification Code (Compatibility Group)

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EXPLOSIVES

• PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL -
  173.56(b)

• PERSON requesting approval will submit
• A written report to the Associate
  Administrator for HAZMAT Safety

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EXPLOSIVES

• PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL -
  173.56(b)

• PERSON must receive
• A written APPROVAL and an EX- NUMBER from the
  Associate Administrator for HAZMAT Safety
  before offering for transportation

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EXPLOSIVES

• PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL -
  173.56(d)

NEW EXPLOSIVES not approved yet may be
transported for examination provided that
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EXPLOSIVES

• DESCRITPTION OF TERMS FOR EXPLOSIVES173.59

• Provided for information only
• They must not be used for the classification or
  to replace proper shipping names

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EXPLOSIVES

• 173.50 CLASS 1 DEFINITION

• Substance - Article
• Functions by Explosion
• Rapid Release of Gas Heat

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EXPLOSIVES

• DIVISIONS FOR EXPLOSIVES - 173.50

• Six Divisions for Explosives
• 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, AND 1.6

1.1
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EXPLOSIVES

• NEW/OLD - 173.53

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DEFINITIONS

• COMPATIBILITY GROUP LETTER - 171.8

A designated alphabetical letter to categorize
different explosives for segregation and stowage.
See 173.52
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EXPLOSIVES

• DIVISION 1.1 - 173.50

• Mass Explosion Hazard
• Affects almost entire load instantaneously
• Example Black powder, 1.1D, UN0027

1.1
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EXPLOSIVES

• Fire Hazard Minor Blast Hazard or Minor
  Projection Hazard or Both
• Not a Mass Explosion Hazard
• Example Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335

1.3

• DIVISION 1.3 - 173.50

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EXPLOSIVES

• COMPATIBILITY GROUPS - 173.52

• 13 Different Compatibility Groups for Explosives

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N, S
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172.101

• The Hazardous Material Table

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Identify the H/M

• Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II
• Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II

Proper Shipping Name (2)
Hazard Class/ Division (3)
(8) Packaging (173.)
Sym
ID Number (4)
Label Codes (6)
Special Provisions (7)
PG (5)
(1)
(8A)
(8B)
(8C)
Fireworks Fireworks
1.3G 1.4G
UN0335 UN0336
II II
1.3G 1.4G
108 108
62 62
NONE NONE
NONE NONE
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Special provision 108 states

• Fireworks must be so constructed and packaged
  that loose pyrotechnic composition will not be
  present in packages during transportation.

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Shipping Papers

• 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART C

Shipping papers
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Shipping Paper Definition

• 49 CFR 171.8
  
  

1 BOX, FIREWORKS, 1.4S, UN0337, PG II, 25 Kg
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Shipping Paper Definition

• 49 CFR 171.8
  
  

There is a change with the shipping description
sequences. The new sequence may be used now and
must be used starting January 1, 2013. The new
sequence is ID number, proper shipping name,
hazard class, packing group, net explosive mass.
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Shipping Papers
172.200

• Each person who offers HM for transportation
  shall describe the HM on the shipping paper in
  the manner required by this subpart

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Shipping paper, Mixed Load
172.201(a)(1)(iii)
XYZ TRUCKING
Mark with X or RQ Contrasting Colors or List HM
first
PRO NUMBER
SHIPPER SIGNATURE CARRIER AGENT SIGNATURE
BILL OF LADING
SHIP TO
SHIPPER
CHARGES
WEIGHT
DESCRIPTION
2 X BOMBS,1.2D, UN0034, II
1500LBS 2 BOMB FIN ASSEMBLY
400 LBS
HM
QTY
TOTAL
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE HEREIN NAMED ARTICLES
ARE PROPERLY CLASSIFIED, DESCRIBED, PACKAGED,
MARKED AND LABELED, AND ARE IN PROPER CONDITION
FOR TRANSPORTATION ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DATE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
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Shipping Papers
172.202

• Shipping paper must include
• Proper Shipping Name
• Hazard Class or division number
• Subsidiary hazard class or Subsidiary division
  number in ( ) immediately following the primary
  hazard class
• Identification number, Packing Group, Total
  Quantity,
• For Class 1 - quantity must be net explosive mass
  
• The number and type of packages (Required 10/1/07)

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Shipping Paper Entries
Ship To Ears Inc 123 Hearing Ln Wax, IN 00000
Shipper What Inc 987 Say Again Rd Aide, WY 99999
USDOT Hazmat Reg. No. 061504 001 005M
EMERGENCY PHONE [phone]
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Shipping Paper Accessibility 49 CFR 177.817(e)
Shipping papers and Emergency Response
Information are required to be readily
accessible. Readily Accessible means

• Within drivers seat belted reach
• Upon entry into the drivers compartment
• (1) be visible to a person upon entering
  (drivers seat, on doghouse)
• (2) or in a holder mounted to the inside of the
  drivers door
• Trailer detached or parked containing hazardous
  materials (1)Shipping papers and
  Emergency Response Information required to be
  with trailer, or
• (2)Displaying ID s for all HM on trailer (see
  49 CFR 172.606)
• (This requirement does not apply at a
  consignees, consignors or carrier facilities)

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Emergency Response Information

• Three forms of ER info.
• DOTs Emergency Response Guide
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Copy of all relevant information found in 172.602

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Marking
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Marking
172.300 Applicability

• Each person who offers a HM for transportation
  shall mark the package, freight container, and
  transport vehicle containing the HM in the manner
  required by this subpart

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Marking
172.300 Applicability

• It is important to understand that it is also
  the responsibility of the company transporting
  the packages to ensure that they are properly
  marked and labeled. The transporter can be held
  responsible for any violations during
  transportation, even those that originate with
  the original shipper.

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Basic Markings for Non-Bulk Packagings
Proper Shipping Name UN/NA
From
Ima Shipper 1234 Street City, USA
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Marking
172.301 General Marking Requirements

• Non-bulk package marking requirements
• Proper Shipping Name
• ID Number
• If an exemption package, must mark it so Example
  DOT E-11156

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Marking
172.320 Explosives Hazardous Materials
The proper shipping name, ID number and label
have to be on the same side of the box
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Marking
172.320(c) Explosives Hazardous Materials

• When more than 5 different Class 1 materials are
  packaged in the same package, the package may be
  marked with only 5 of the EX-Numbers, National
  Stock Numbers, Product Codes, or combinations
  thereof.

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Marking
172.320(d) Explosives Hazardous Materials

• The requirements of this section do not apply if
  the EX-Number, of each explosive item described
  under proper shipping description is shown in
  association with the shipping description
  required by 172.202(a)

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• Black powder used for pyrotechnics MUST be
  transported as a 1.1D explosive.
• The re-classification to a flammable solid is
  ONLY when it is used for sporting arms shooting.

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Marking Requirements49 CFR 172.304

• Durable, in English and printed or affixed to the
  surface of a package or on a label, tag, or sign
• Displayed on a background of sharply contrasting
  color
• Unobscured by labels or attachments
• Located away from any other markings (such as
  advertisements) that could reduce the
  effectiveness of the required marking

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Explosive Labels

• 172.400
• General labeling requirements
• For explosives, applies to non-bulk packages

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Explosive Labels
1.6
1.5
EXPLOSIVE
BLASTING AGENT
N
D
1.4
1
1
EXPLOSIVE
S
1
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Prohibited Labeling
172.401

• May not label unless the package contains HM
• May not label for incorrect HM

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Label Specifications
172.407(a) -Design

• Except for size and color, the printing, inner
  border, and symbol on each label must be shown as
  in 172.411 through 172.448

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Label Specifications
172.407(c) -Size

• Each diamond (square-on-point) label prescribed
  in this subpart must be at least 100mm (3.9
  inches) on each side

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Label Specifications
172.407(d) -Color

• The background color on each label must be as
  prescribed in 172.411 thru 172.448

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Explosive Labels

• Hazard Class or division numbers must be
  displayed in the lower corner of the label for
  both the primary and subsidiary hazards

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This label does not fall within the color range
for an explosive label.
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Make sure that the labels are the of the proper
size and design. It is very common in the
fireworks industry for the labels to not be the
appropriate size and design. This label is not
the proper design.
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This label is 60MM, labels have to be at least
100MM square.
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This package has a label that is to small and the
proper shipping name and ID number are not on the
same side of the package as the label.
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Another example of a label that is not at least
100 MM
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An example of an explosive label that is not
within the color tolerances of the labeling
specifications for explosives.
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This label is not a proper label for class 1.3
materials, it is missing the bursting shell.
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U.S. DOT/RSPA HAZMAT REGISTRATION

• -More than 55
• pounds 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
• -1.5 bulk (3,500 gal)
• -5,000 pounds 1.4,
• 1.5, 1.6
• Any quantity requiring
• placarding
• Must Register

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Registration of Persons Who Offer or Transport
Hazardous Materials 49 CFR 107.601

• More than 55 lbs of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3
• A quantity of HM that requires placarding

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Placarding

• 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART F

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Prohibited Placarding-172.502

• May not placard unless the package, freight
  container, unit load device, rail car or motor
  vehicle contains HM
• May not placard for incorrect HM

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Placard Visibility

• 49 CFR 172.516

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General Placarding Requirements(Each side and
each end (172.504(a))
TABLE 1 (any amount) 172.504(e)
Hazard Class or Division number and any
Additional description, as appropriate.
Placard Design Section References
Placard Name
172.522
1.1
Explosives 1.1
1.2..
172.522
Explosives 1.2
Explosives 1.3
1.3..
172.522
2.3.
Poison Gas
172.540
Dangerous When Wet
4.3...
172.548
5.2 (Organic peroxide, Type B, liquid or solid,
temperature controlled)
Organic Peroxide
172.552
6.1 (Poisonous by Inhalation hazard as
per 171.8) (10/01/05)
Poison Inhalation Hazard
172.555
7 (Radioactive Yellow III Label Only)
Radioactive (1)
172.556
(1)Radioactive placard also required for
exclusive use shipments of low specific gravity
material and surface contaminated objects
transported in accordance with 173.427(b) or (c)
of this chapter.
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General Placarding Requirements (cont.)
Poison
172.554
6.1 (Non-inhalation hazard) (10/01/05)
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6.2. .........................................


None
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Corrosive
172.558
172.560
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Class 9 (see 172.504) (f) (9)
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ORM - D...........................................
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None
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Dangerous Placarding Requirements 49 CFR
172.504(b)

• Non-Bulk packages, two or more categories from
  Table 2
• Less than 2,205 lbs. loaded at one facility

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Prohibited Placarding
Section 172.502
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Placard Display49 CFR 172.516 49 CFR 172.504(a)

• Visibility
• Locations affixed
• Securely attached
• Display
• Contrasting background

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This placard should have been put on the vehicle
at least 3 inches away from any markings that
could substantially reduce its effectiveness.
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HM Safety Permitsafter Jan. 1, 2005

• Must have if transporting in inter/intrastate
  commerce
• More than 25 kg (55 lbs) of Div. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
  or placardable amount of Div. 1.5

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Required Training 172.700

• 172.700 requires employees to have training that
  meets certain requirements as well as modal
  specific training. Modal specific is highway,
  rail, vessel, or air.

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The Training

• 172.704 requires the employees to be trained in
  four areas
• General awareness,
• Function specific,
• Safety training, and
• Security Awareness
• Security Plan under 172.800
• may be required!!!

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Packaging
173.60 General Packaging Requirements -
Explosives

• Each packaging used must be capable of meeting
  the test requirements of Subpart M of Part 178
• The general requirements for packaging of
  explosives - 173.60(b)

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Packaging
173.60(b) General Packaging Requirements -
Explosives

• Lists additional requirements for packaging of
  explosives
• Closures
• Package materials

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Packaging
173.61 Mixed Packaging Requirements - Explosives

• Specific requirements
• Explosive and Non Explosives
• Different compatibility groups and
  Divisions

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Packaging
173.62(a) Specific Packaging Requirements for
Explosives

• When the 172.101 Table specifies that an
  explosive must be packaged in accordance with
  this section, only non-bulk packagings conforming
  to 173.62(b) and (c) may be used. (Unless
  authorized i.e. packing instruction 117 allows an
  IBC)

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Identify the Packaging

• Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II
• Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II

Proper Shipping Name (2)
Hazard Class/ Division (3)
(8) Packaging (173.)
Sym
ID Number (4)
Label Codes (6)
Special Provisions (7)
PG (5)
(1)
(8A)
(8B)
(8C)
Fireworks Fireworks
1.3G 1.4G
UN0335 UN0336
II II
1.3G 1.4G
108 108
62 62
NONE NONE
NONE NONE
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49 CFR Part 177

• Carriage by Public Highway

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• Part 177 Applies to acceptance and transportation
  of HM by
• Private Motor Carriers
• Common Motor Carriers
• Contract Motor Carriers

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49 CFR 177.834
Loading and Unloading General Requirements
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49 CFR 177.834
Loading and Unloading General Requirements

• 177.834(a) Packages must be secured against
  movement, including relative motion between
  packages

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49 CFR 177.834
Loading and Unloading General Requirements
177.834(f) No tools shall be used during loading
or unloading which are likely to damage packages
containing any Class 1 (explosive) material .
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49 CFR 177.835

• Class 1 (explosive) Material Note see also
  177.834(a) to (j)

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49 CFR 177.835

• 177.835(a) Engine Stopped

No Class 1 (explosive) materials shall be loaded
into or on or be unloaded from any motor vehicle
with the engine running.
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49 CFR 177.835

• 177.835(b) Care in handling and unloading Class
  1 Material

Do not use bale hooks, or other metal tools. No
rolling except for barrels or kegs No throwing
or dropping packages
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49 CFR 177.835

• 177.835(e) No sharp projections

No motor vehicle shall have on the interior of
the body any inwardly projecting bolts, screws,
nails, or other inwardly projecting parts.
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49 CFR 177.835

• 177.835(f) Vehicle floors tight and line

Motor vehicles transporting 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 shall
have tight lined floors. The interior in contact
with the load must be lined with non-metallic or
non- ferrous metals.
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49 CFR 177.835

• Class 1 (explosive) Material177.835(h) -
  Lading within body or covered tailgate closed.
  177.835(i) - Class 1 explosives to be
  protected against damageby other
  lading.177.835(j) - Transfer of Class 1
  (explosive) materials en route

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Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials
49 CFR 177.848

• This section applies to Hazardous Materials that
  are
• 1. In packages
• which require
• labels

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Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials

• 49 CFR 177.848(e)(1)

Instructions for using the segregation table
The absence of any hazard class or a blank
space in the Table indicates no restrictions.

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Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials

• 49 CFR 177.848(e)(2)

Instructions for the segregation table The
Letter X may not be loaded stored or
transported together The Letter O
MAYBE The The Note A Subsidiary Label


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Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials
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Compatibility Table for Class 1 (Explosive
Materials)

• 49 CFR 177.848(f)

Instructions for using the explosives segregation
table X, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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Compatibility Table for Class 1
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TRANSPORTATION OF HAZMAT

• Driving and parking rules Part 397

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TRANSPORT OF HM

• APPLICABILITY - 397.1

MARKED PLACARDED
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TRANSPORT OF HM

• PART 397 EXPLOSIVES

• 397.7 Parking
• 397.13 Smoking
• 397.67 Written Route Plan

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TRANSPORT OF HM

• INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENTS - 397.19 EXPLOSIVES

• Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 must have
• Copy of Part 397
• Emergency instructions

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TRANSPORT OF HM

• PARKING - 397.7 EXPLOSIVES

• Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 must not be parked
• On or within 5 ft of highway
• On private property
• within 300 feet of bridge, tunnel, dwelling, etc.

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TRANSPORT OF HM

• SMOKING - 397.13 EXPLOSIVES

NO SMOKING within 25 feet of vehicle containing
Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 material
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Load is not properly secured against movement.
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Load not secured
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Explosives not in proper packages, and load
securement.
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• If you have questions please call Arthur Fleener
  with the USDOT 515 233 7410 or Captain House with
  the Iowa DOT 515 237 3278. We will be happy to
  help you with any DOT questions