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What publication contains the federal law regarding the training of the employees and the proper shipping procedures for hazardous materials?
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Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) contains the federal regulations regarding the training of employees and proper shipping procedures for regulated hazardous materials.
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What publication contains the federal law regarding training of employees and the proper shipping procedures of hazardous materials?
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) contains the federal regulations regarding the training of employees and proper shipping procedures for regulated hazardous materials.
What publication regulates movements of hazardous materials by vessels?
IMDG
What is the main purpose of conducting a hazardous materials exercise?
Whether planned procedures workThe purpose of conducting a hazardous materials exercise is to practice your response to a hazardous materials event without having to deal with "real" hazardous materials. This is the equivalent in hazardous materials of maneuvers or war games in the military, or of fire drills in school.
What are hospital's involvement in hazardous materials and events?
Hospitals may use hazardous materials in their cleaning and maintenance operations, in their pharmacies, and some patient treatment procedures. They are also involved with hazardous materials if an emergency patient is brought in who may have been exposed to a hazardous material or may be contaminated with a hazardous material.
What companies provide hazardous materials training?
Many companies offer hazardous materials training for their employees. One company that offers certification can be found at www.airseacontainers.com They specialize in packaging Hazmat materials.
Which would be the most appropriate publication to use if you were transporting hazardous materials via commercial air?
IATA DGR - International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations would be the most appropriate publication to use if you were transporting hazardous materials via commercial air
How often must hazardous materials employees be trained?
The US DOT requires hazardous materials training at least once every three years for those involved in transportation of hazardous materials.
Why is it important to have procedures in place to recycle hazardous materials?
If procedures are not in place for recycling hazardous materials, then they will not be handled properly and they may be released to the environment in a hazardous form or carried to a recycling center that is not equipped to process them safely or correctly. The result could include:environmental damageproperty damagefireinjuryillnessregulatory citations and finesadditional clean-up costs
What would be the most appropriate publication to use if you were transporting hazardous materials from the US to Japan via a maritime vessel?
The most appropriate publication to use if you were transporting hazardous materials from the US to Japan via a maritime vessel is the IMO (International Maritime Organization's IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations)
Why should you keep waste to a minimum and follow procedures for recycling and disposal of hazardous materials?
To save you and other from harm.
In WHIMS What are the three responsibility's of workers?
The responsibilities of workers in WHIMS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) include properly handling hazardous materials, following safety procedures, and participating in training programs to understand the potential hazards associated with the materials they work with.
How much time is allowed to an employer to train employees in the use of hazardous chemicals?
The employer may take as much time as is necessary to ensure that employees are adequately trained in the use of the hazardous chemicals they are likely to encounter in the course of their work. However, until they are adequately trained the employees cannot work with those hazardous materials.
