Hazardous Materials Training

January 2011

Part One
Overview of hazardous materials regulations (HMR) training requirements

Regulatory bodies that govern the transportation of hazardous materials

OSHA-concerned with protecting the employee DOT-concerned with the safe transport of hazardous materials (via air, rail, roadway) EPA (DEP)-concerned with protecting the environment NFPA 58 concerned with bulk storage of Propane All require written plans, formal training, emergency response procedures

OSHA or DOT Jurisdiction

OSH Act Section 4(b)(1) of the OSH Act states that OSHA does not have jurisdiction over health and safety if another Federal agency exercises its statutory authority in this area. U.S. courts interpret the OSH Act using the gap theory or hazard-by-hazard approach: If DOT has a regulation that would reduce or eliminate the workplace hazard, DOT regulations apply. If DOT does not have a regulation to address the hazard, OSHA regulations apply.

OSHA or DOT Jurisdiction

DOT has jurisdiction for: In transit operations between destination points, including readjusting and securing the load. Proper handling of hazardous materials during loading and unloading vehicles and rail cars according to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 171-180). OSHA has jurisdiction for: Actions associated with loading and unloading the vehicle or railcar at destination points where DOT does not address a safety or health hazard. Response to hazardous waste emergencies.

Overall objectives of todays training presentation

Will focus primarily on DOT training but will also encompass the main requirements of OSHA & EPA training requirements regarding the handling and transporting of hazardous materials Help to prevent unplanned releases and accidents involving the hazardous materials transported by this operation Provide information regarding the hazards of the chemicals/hazardous materials that you may be exposed in your workplace.

Scope of training
You should:
Be familiar with the general provisions of the Hazardous materials regulations (HMR) part 172, subpart H (formerly HM126F)

Be able to recognize and identify the hazardous materials as they apply to your job function
Have knowledge of emergency response information, self protection measures, and accident prevention methods and procedures

DOT required Haz Mat employee training shall include

General awareness/familiarization training Function-specific training Safety training

Driver training
Specific cargo tank training Security awareness

Hazardous materials covered in this presentation

Propane

Diesel
Gasoline Fuel oil ( #2, #6) Kerosene

AREAS THAT WE WILL COVER RELEVANT TO THESE PRODUCTS ARE:

Hazardous materials table

North American Emergency guide book (guide sheet 128) Shipping papers Placarding Highway carrier requirements

Emergency response procedures

Areas we will not cover today

Packaging Labeling Transport by Air Transport by Rail Hazardous materials other than propane,oil, diesel, kerosene
*These are topics that are included in the requirements but do not apply to your operation

HAZMAT EMPLOYEE (49 CFR 171.8)

A HAZMAT employee is a person employed by a HAZMAT employer and who, in the course of employment, directly affects hazardous materials transportation safety. This term includes owneroperators of a motor vehicle that transports hazardous materials in commerce.

Hazmat Employee (includes owners)

Loads, unloads, or handles hazardous materials Manufactures, tests, reconditions, repairs, modifies, marks, or otherwise represents containers, drums or packaging as qualified for use in the transportation of hazardous materials Prepares hazardous materials for transportation Is responsible for safety of transporting hazardous materials Operates a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials

HMR divides responsibility in three categories

The shipper The carrier

The driver

The shipper (owner, driver, dispatcher, fleet manager, office)

Person or company sending the hazmat from one place to another: Must assign proper shipping name, hazard class, identification numbers, correct type of packaging, correct label and marking on placards, correct placards Properly packages the hazmat Prepares shipping papers

Certifies on the shipping papers that they have prepared shipment properly

The carrier
(driver, fleet manager, company owner)
Transports shipment to destination Ensures that product has been correctly named, labeled and marked for shipment Reports any accidents or incidents to the proper government agency

The driver
Ensures that shipper has properly identified, marked and labeled product Must refuse leaking shipments

Attaches appropriate placards Delivers products safely & obeys all rules and requirements Keeps shipping papers in proper place

General Awareness
Must be familiar with the requirements of HM training requirements

Hazard communication training

Must be able to recognize HM Must know hazards of chemical to which you may be exposed (hazard classes) Must know what to do in the event of an emergency or unplanned release

Function-specific training
Must be familiar with the standards as they apply to your specific job These will vary depending on the individuals specific job function

Safety training
Must include:
Emergency response information required by subpart G of part 172 Measures to protect the employee from the hazards associated with the HazMat to which they may be exposed in the work place, including specific measures the hazmat employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure Methods & procedures for avoiding accidents involving hazardous materials

Driver training
Training must include the following subjects: Pre-trip inspection

Use of vehicle controls and equipment, including operation of emergency equipment Operation of vehicle Turning, backing,braking, parking,handling, effects of braking, dangers of maneuvering through curves, effects of speed, dangers of weather & road conditions, and high center of gravity Procedures for maneuvering tunnels, bridges and railroad crossings Requirements pertaining to attendance of vehicles, parking, smoking routing and incident reporting Loading and unloading procedures Packaging and securing load

Operators of Cargo Tanks

Training for cargo tank drivers must include: Operation of emergency control features of the cargo tank Special handling characteristics High center of gravity, fluid-load subject to surge, effects of fluidload surge on braking, characteristic differences in stability among baffled, un-baffled and multi-compartmented tanks, effects of partial loads on vehicle stability Loading & unloading procedures Properties and hazards of the materials transported Retest and inspection requirements for cargo tanks.

QUESTIONS

END PART ONE

5 MINUTE BREAK

Part Two General Familiarization

Hazardous Materials
Materials that are capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, & property when transported in commerce. A material is considered to hazardous if it: Meets one or more hazard class definitions Is a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, or elevated-temperature material.

Hazardous Materials Table

Lists and classifies those materials which the DOT has designated as hazardous materials for purposes of transportation and prescribes the requirements for shipping papers, package marking, labeling, and transport vehicle placarding applicable to the shipment and transportation of those hazardous materials.

The Hazardous Materials Table

The Hazardous Materials Table

Lists materials alphabetically by proper shipping name Consists of 10 major headings:
Symbols HM descriptions & proper shipping names Hazard class or division Identification numbers Packaging group assigned to the material

Label codes
Special provisions Packaging Quantity limitations Vessel Stowage

Symbols

+ - Fixes(means you cant change it) the proper shipping name, hazard class or division and packing group in columns 2, 3 &5

A means that the material is only regulated if offered for and/or transported by air, unless the material is a hazardous substance or hazardous waste. In that case, its regulated in all modes of transportation * see definitions
D- Identifies proper shipping names describing materials for domestic transportation. G-identifies n.o.s. and generic proper shipping names that require the addition of one or more technical names I-identifies proper shipping names describing materials for international transportation W-means material is regulated only if transported by water unless the material is a hazardous substance or hazardous waste

Nine hazard classes

Class 1 - Explosives Class 2 - Gases Class 3 - Flammable liquids Class 4 - Flammable solids Class 5 - Oxidizing substances and Organic Peroxides Class 6 - Poisons/Toxic Materials Class 7 - Radioactive materials Class 8 - Corrosive materials

Class 9 - Miscellaneous hazardous materials

Definitions of Hazard classes

Review handout #1

Products that may be carried by your company

Propane Class 2 #2 Fuel, diesel, kerosene, gasoline Class 3

Activity
Look up propane or fuel oil in the table

Packing groups
PG I - great danger PG II - medium danger PG III - minor

Shipping papers
Must include: Proper shipping name Hazard class Identification number Total quantity of materials being shipped

When transporting Empty Cargo Tanks

Shipping papers are still required if a cargo tank has been emptied, but not cleaned of the hazardous residue.

(For Propane dealers) When transporting ASME tanks with a capacity of 125 gallons or greater to or from a customers location, they must not contain more than 5% propane during transport.

Shipping papers
May be in any form or format as long as it contains the information required by the HMR in the correct sequence Must contain basic description & any additional descriptions or entries Must be legible & printed in English

Must accurately communicate the hazards of the materials being transported Most must be certified but certification is not required for materials transported by cargo tank

Shipping papers
Must be readily available & visible to a person entering the drivers compartment Must be clearly distinguishable Must be within immediate reach of the driver while restrained by lap belt When the driver is not in vehicle must be in holder on inside of door or on drivers seat

24-hour Emergency Response number

Required on all shipping papers

Must be monitored at all times while the material is in transportation, including storage incidental to transportation Contact person must be capable of providing emergency response & incident mitigation information immediately, upon request

Emergency Response Information

The shipper must also provide emergency response information for each hazardous material listed on the shipping paper

Emergency Response Information

Information about hazardous materials & the necessary immediate precautions & actions to take in the event of a spill or leak are required Must carry in the same manner as the shipping papers

North American Emergency Guidebook-Guide Sheet 128

Placards
There are two placarding tables: When determining which placards must be used and what options are available, both placarding tables must be considered

Placards
Must clearly communicate the hazard of the material being transported Must have no visual competition Must be readily visible from the direction it faces Be on all four sides of vehicle (each side and each end)

placed so words are level and read from left to right Must be located clear of appurtenances and devices, away from dirt and water & at least three inches away from any other markings Words and/or numbers must be displayed horizontally

Placard modifications
The word gasoline may be used in place of the word flammable on cargo tank transporting gasoline Fuel oil (in cargo tank) may be used in place of word combustible

Placard
Placarding is responsibility of shipper and carrier (that includes driver). If the required placard is missing, or damaged, no matter what the reason, the shipment must not be transported.

QUESTIONS

End Part Two 10 Minute Break

Part Three Carriage by Highway

HMR, part 177 Carriage by Public Highway

Requires motor carriers to train employees in the prescribed regulations Additional specific training is required for operators of cargo tanks or vehicles with a portable tank with capacity of 1,000 gallons or more

Motor Carriers
Must also comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) & refer to driver qualifications, hours of service, equipment standards and operational requirements. US DOT reps may inspect all motor carrier records, equipment, packaging & containers -- that may affect the safe transportation of hazardous materials

Loading and unloading

(HMR 177.834)

Attendance requirements A cargo tank must be attended by a qualified person at all times when it is being loaded The person who is responsible for loading the cargo tank is also responsible for ensuring that is so attended

Loading & Unloading

A person attends the loading or unloading of a cargo tank if, throughout the process: He/she is awake/alert Has unobstructed view of the cargo tank Is within 25 feet of the cargo tank Knows the hazards of the material

Safety Measures
No smoking on or near vehicle No spark producing tools Use caution with tools so as not to damage packages, containers, or their closures Do not load flammable materials in a cargo space that has a heater unit

Driver Training/Cargo Tank Trucks

Pre-Trip Inspection
No motor vehicle shall be driven unless the driver thereof shall have satisfied himself that the following parts & accessories are in good working order, nor shall any driver fail to use or make use of such parts and accessories. (FMCSR part 392.7)

Pre-Trip Inspection
Critical inspection items include:
Service brakes

Parking brake Steering mechanism Lighting devices & reflectors Tires Horn Windshield Rear-vision mirror or mirrors Coupling devices

7- Step Pre-Trip Inspection procedure

Vehicle overview Check engine compartment Start engine & inspect inside the cab Turn off engine & check lights Do walk around inspection Check signal lights Start engine & check brake system

Product weight
Prior to loading vehicle, you must know: Amount the liquid will expand Weight of liquid per gallon Legal weight limits

Outage
The space you leave for expansion is called Outage You must know the outage requirements of each product you haul

Cargo tanks
High center of gravity subject to surge Prone to roll over on curves, ramps and during evasive movements

3 Types of tanks

Bulkhead

Baffled Un-baffled or smooth bore

Bulkheads:
Solid steel divider within the tank which creates separate compartments

Baffles
Dividers with holes in them, designed to slow down the front-to-back surge. They do not have much effect on side-to-side surge

SURGE:
The movement of the liquid from the front to the back, and from side to side.
Determined by two major factors: Amount of liquid in the tank

Design of the tank

Countermeasures for dealing with Surge

Maintain 12 to 15 second eye lead time Always slow down before entering curves - posted limit is for cars not tankers Accelerate gently through the curve Avoid sudden stops whenever possible by maintaining a good cushion of safety around the vehicle.

Three factors that can cause a skid

Oversteering
Overbraking Overacceleration

Emergency maneuvers
It is almost always better to steer to avoid an emergency than to brake to avoid one Dont brake while making an emergency turning maneuver. If you must brake, use stab or controlled braking When using stab braking, release the brakes as soon as the wheels lock up, and then apply the brakes hard again If the steering tires lock up, you will continue straight regardless of how you turn the wheel

If you must leave the roadway, slow to 20 mph, if possible, before applying brakes

QUESTIONS

Part Four
Spill prevention and emergency response procedures & action plans

Objectives for this section

Review OSHA HAZWOPPER requirements Review the emergency operating procedure requirements

Review some emergency operating procedures

Review spill prevention measures

OSHA first responder awareness level

First responders are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous material release & have: an understanding or what hazardous chemicals are & risk associated with them; an understanding of potential outcomes of HM emergency the ability to identify the hazardous materials understanding the role of first responder in the emergency response plan, including site security & control ability to realize need for additional resources & make appropriate notification to communication center

First Responders Operations level

Knowledge of basic hazard & risk assessment techniques Know how to select & use proper personal protective equipment provided Has understanding of basic hazardous materials terms Knows how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement (dam, dike, divert) Knows basic decontamination procedures Understands relevant SOP & termination procedures

Basic terms

Flammable liquid-any liquid that has a flash point 140F or less

Flash point-temperature where the liquid will ignite, detonate, explode

North American Emergency guidebook

Contains information on hazardous materials Accepted by emergency response information Driver should have individual guide sheets or should know which guide sheets apply to the product being carried In the event of accident, if possible take guide sheet & shipping papers and get away from vehicle Provide ER info to first responders

North American emergency guide sheets provide info in the following areas:
Potential hazards Fire or explosion Health Public safety Protective clothing Evacuation Fire Emergency response Fire Spill or leak First aid

North American emergency guidebook-guide sheets 128 (Petroleum Oil) & 115 ( Propane)

Potential hazards of petroleum products Guide Sheet 128

<>FIRE OR EXPLOSION HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a "P" may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. Substance may be transported hot.

Potential hazards of Propane-Guide Sheet 115

<>FIRE OR EXPLOSION EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Will form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.

Health Hazards of petroleum products

Protective measures

Emergency Operating Procedure requirements

A comprehensive written emergency operating procedure must be developed for all transfer operations and hazmat employees who perform unloading functions must be trained in its provisions.

The emergency operating procedure must be prominently displayed in or on the cargo tank motor vehicle

Emergency responses for leaks during transit

If the problem is before the nozzle, then SHUT OFF THE NOZZLE. If the problem is with the nozzle, then PUSH THE STOP BUTTON at the meter. If the problem is with the tank, then USE CONTAINMENT MEASURES TO STOP OR SLOW THE LEAK, THEN CALL FOR HELP. If the truck is on the roadway, try and pull OUT OF THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC but DO NOT drive beyond the nearest point at which safe removal of the fuel can be made. Warn nearby person of fire hazard. Extinguish nearby open flames. DO NOT SMOKE! Report the spill to your company emergency response coordinator

Emergency response procedures in transit

If possible:
Dam, Dike or Divert spilled product, keep it away from storm or sewer drains, catch basins and waterways. Contain product using booms, pigs, absorbent pads or gravel/soil embankments.
Secure site until remediation and emergency response personnel arrive on the scene.

However, never take action unless you have been properly trained (awareness level and operators level) and directed by your employer to do so.

If a spill occurs during delivery or service call

Shut off the supply

Look around for sump pumps, drains or holes ,or cracks in floors and foundation-keep oil away from these areas Contain spill by using oil pads, booms or speedy dry Use plugs or patch on tanks if possible Create a vacuum in tank by using a fill cap or plastic bag and placing over fill. Say as little as possible to homeowners, never admit liability!

REPORT ALL SPILLS

If spill happens during normal business hours: report to office If after hours, call SPLASH hotline direct

Be prepared to tell them

Extent of spill-quantity Location of the spill Address Inside home, outside home, on the road When it happened If in the home, has the homeowner been notified If on the road, have any emergency responders arrived on the scene Is the product contained or not

Spill prevention while loading or unloading ( delivering product)

Most common spill claims

Tank over-pressurization blocked or partially blocked vent pumping too fast for vent pipe size Misdelivery: disconnected fill pipe defective tank wrong address Leaking hoses

Recommended spill prevention measures

Always employ No Whistle-No fill policy Double check address & location of fill NEVER LEAVE THE FILL PIPE during delivery! Stay alert. Pre-inspect new customers whenever possible

Use reasonable pumping rates-no greater than 70gpm Check hoses for wear on regular basis Pull hose from shoulder, never drag nozzle on ground If you suspect anything is wrong. STOP the delivery and call dispatch

Safety really is No accident!

Famous last words:

Its just common sense

That could never happen to me Its not my faultthe other guy should have removed that disconnected fill But I had the right of way

Ive been doing it this way for years!

Any final questions?

Thank you!