What does HMTA stand for?
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
What is the HMTA primary purpose?
Minimize the risks of transporting Hazardous materials by establishing regulations for packaging, marking, labeling, as well as transportation procedures and specifications
HMTA regulations are applicable to?
Interstate, intrastate, and international
Who was responsible in writing the HMTA regulations?
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Who is responsible for regulating the HMTA?
Department of Transportation
What types of Hazardous Materials are regulated under the HMTA?
- Hazardous Substances
- Hazardous Wastes
- Marine Pollutants
- Elevated Temperature Material
- Materials identified in 172.101
- Materials meeting the definitions contained in Part 173
What are the 9 classes of Hazardous Materials?
Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable Liquid
Class 4 Flammable Solids
Class 5 Oxidizing Substances: Organic Peroxides
Class 6 Poisonous and Infectious Substances
Class 7 Radioactive Material
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
Class 1 HM?
Explosives
Class 2 HM
Gases
Class 3 HM
Flammable liquids
Class 4 HM
Flammable Solids
Class 5 HM
Oxidizing Substances: Organic Peroxides
Class 6 HM
Poisonous and Infectious Substances
Class 7 HM
Radioactive Material
Class 8 HM
Corrosives
Class 9 HM
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
What are Materials of Trade?
-exempted for HMTA regulations
-hazardous materials that are carried on a motor vehicle:
1. For the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the mother vehicle operator or passengers
2. For the purpose of supporting the operation of a motor vehicle
3. By private motor carrier
Hazardous Materials shipping papers must be kept for?
1 year
Who is responsible for placarding?
Persons who offer for transportation of hazardous materials subject to HMR
When do employees receive Hazardous Materials training?
Every 3 years or any time there is a change in job function
Trainings required for HMTA?
-General awareness
-Function specific
-Safety
-Security
