As used in the HMR, a shipping paper for hazardous materials transportation is any document that contains the information required to describe the hazardous material being transported. It may include a shipping order, a bill of lading, a hazardous materials manifest, or any other type shipping document serving a similar purpose and containing the required information.

This course is designed to educate HAZMAT transportation employees about the requirements outlined in 49 CFR 172.201 about the preparation and contents of DOT required shipping papers. Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will have the ability to identify shipping papers, describe the information found within, and identify any additional documentation required for HAZMAT shipments.

Relevant Standards: U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration – 49CFR 172.101

• Linear Duration/min: 00:32:07
• Complexity/Difficulty: Level III (difficult)
• Interactivity: Level I
• Prerequisites: HMT-1.0

Competencies:

To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• HMT 2.1.0 Identify the term shipping papers as it relates to hazardous materials or hazardous substances, and describe the information that must be included on them
• HMT 2.2.0 Describe additional information entries needed for DOT Exemptions, limited quantities, hazardous substances, radioactive materials, and empty packaging
• HMT 2.3.0 Describe additional entries required for hazardous material shipments by air, rail, highway, and water
• HMT 2.4.0 Determine when technical names or other special additional entries are required to properly handle and transport hazardous materials
• HMT 2.5.0 Describe the guidelines related to the emergency response telephone number
• HMT 2.6.0 Compare the shipper’s certification requirements for domestic, international, and air shipments
• HMT 2.7.0 Identify record retention requirements for shipping papers relating to hazardous materials