307- poisonous liquids
312- corrosive liquids
331- anhydrous ammonia
338- liquid nitrogen
Yes, UPS will transport regulated hazardous materials overseas, but only if you have a contract with them that includes carrying hazardous materials. Various materials are classed as HAZMAT for different reasons. UPS and FedEx both transport hazardous materials, but may not transport ALL hazardous materials. Check the tariffs at the UPS site, and contact UPS HAZMAT section for specific requirements for packaging and labeling, as well as customs information.
Shipment contains a mixed load of hazardous materials
The first line of defense against hazardous materials is engineering controls to keep the hazardous material from getting where people are.
Obtain the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for the hazardous material; specific handling and protection instructions will be found there. Different hazardous materials will have different handling requirements.
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.
When analyzing a hazardous materials incident at the awareness level you are responsible for recognizing the presence of hazardous materials.
Hazardous materials are measured by weight or volume, depending on which material is being measured.
When receiving a shipment of hazardous materials, the first thing to do is to determine the nature of the hazardous material and then inspect it to ensure there are no leaks.
no
DD Form 2781 is a check list that is to be used when hazardous materials are packed into a transport container for vessel shipment. If cargotainers are not used, this form is not applicable.
yes
If the hazardous material has been released in an uncontrolled manner, moveaway from the hazardous material.If the hazardous materials are enclosed and controlled, you need not move in any particular direction.