FL CDL Hazmat cheat sheet

Basic description order: UN/NA identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class or division, and packing group (PG), in that sequence; the PG may be omitted only when the material has no assigned PG (e.g., Class 2 gases, Class 7).

Hazardous materials entries must be highlighted: printed on a separate sheet, or in a color contrasting with the background, or indicated by the letters "RQ" or the word "Hazardous Materials" - the emergency response telephone number must accompany the description.

An emergency response telephone number must be on the shipping paper (or on a document attached to it) and must be monitored at all times the material is in transportation; a number that reaches only a voicemail or answering machine does not satisfy the requirement.

Additional descriptions required: the total quantity with unit of measure (except for empty packagings and bulk packages), and the number and type of packages when the shipment contains more than one package of the same hazardous material.

The shipper must certify the shipment: a signed statement that the materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in proper condition for transport. A signature (handwritten or electronic) is required.

For hazardous waste, the shipping paper must show the EPA waste manifest information; the words "Hazardous Waste" must appear on the shipping paper and the waste code must be shown with the basic description.

Shipping papers must be kept in the driver's immediate reach while driving (in a pouch on the driver's door or on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle), and must be within arm's reach of the driver.

Emergency response information (ERG guide page or equivalent) must accompany the shipping paper and be immediately available to the driver.

The UN/NA identification number must be marked on each non-bulk package (packagings other than bulk) and on bulk packagings; for bulk packages it may be on the package or displayed on placards or orange panels.

The proper shipping name and UN/NA number must be marked on non-bulk packages; the technical name must be added in parentheses when the proper shipping name is a generic "n.o.s." entry.

The "RQ" marking is required when the material is a hazardous substance in a reportable quantity; the letters must appear on the package and the shipping paper.

Orientation arrows (two upward-pointing arrows) are required on combination packagings containing liquid hazardous materials, and on single packagings with vents, when the package has a liquid capacity of more than 1 gallon (4 L).

The "OVERPACK" marking is required on an outer packaging used to consolidate packages when the markings and labels on the inner packages are not visible; the word must be legible and in English.

Cylinders must be marked with the proper shipping name and identification number; the identification number must be marked on the shoulder or side of the cylinder.

Empty packagings that previously contained hazardous materials must be marked "Empty" and must show the same identification number and proper shipping name as when full, unless cleaned and purged.

Markings must be durable, legible, in English, and displayed on a contrasting background; they must be located on the outside of the package and not obscured by labels or other markings.

Hazard labels are required on non-bulk packages (and on bulk packages where specified); each label must be the correct hazard class label for the material's primary and subsidiary hazard.

The primary hazard label must be displayed on the package; subsidiary hazard labels are required when the material has a secondary hazard listed in column 5 of the Hazardous Materials Table.

Labels must be located on the same surface of the package as the proper shipping name and UN number marking, and must not be covered by other labels or markings.

A package may display only one primary hazard label; subsidiary labels are placed adjacent to it.

The Class 7 (radioactive) label must show the transport index (TI) and the radionuclide activity; the label's content requirements differ for White-I, Yellow-II, and Yellow-III.

The Class 9 label for lithium batteries must show the battery mark and, where applicable, the UN number; the label may be replaced by the lithium battery mark for certain packages.

Labels must be durable, legible, and in English; they must be at least 100 mm (3.9 in) on each side, and the hazard class number must be in the lower corner of the label.

A package bearing a label must not be offered for transport unless the label correctly reflects the hazard class of the material; labels must be removed or obliterated when the package no longer contains that material.

Placards are required for bulk packages, for packages of 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) or more gross weight, and for any quantity of the materials listed in the placarding table (Table 2).

A placard is required on each side and each end of a bulk package or transport vehicle; the minimum size is 250 mm (9.8 in) on each side, and the hazard class number must appear in the lower corner.

The DANGER placard may be used instead of separate placards when a vehicle contains two or more categories of hazardous materials, except for Class 1 (explosives), Class 7 (radioactive), and materials requiring the POISON or POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard.

The POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard (with the skull and crossbones) is required for materials that are toxic by inhalation (Hazard Zone A or B) and must be displayed on the vehicle.

Placards must be displayed on the front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle; they must be visible from the direction they face and must not be obscured by dirt, snow, or cargo.

The FLAMMABLE placard is required for Class 3 materials in bulk or 1,000 kg or more; the FLAMMABLE GAS placard for Class 2.1; the OXIDIZER placard for Class 5.1.

Placards must be removed or obscured when the vehicle no longer contains the hazardous material, and placards must be kept in a secure location when not in use.

Packaging must be selected according to the packing group and the packing instruction in the Hazardous Materials Table (column 8); the packaging must be authorized for the material and PG.

The packing group (I, II, or III) reflects the degree of danger: PG I is great danger, PG II is medium danger, and PG III is minor danger; PG I materials require the most stringent packaging.

Non-bulk packagings are those with a capacity of 450 L (119 gal) or less for liquids, or a net mass of 400 kg (882 lb) or less for solids; bulk packagings exceed these limits.

Packagings must be marked with the UN packaging symbol, the packaging identification code, the packing group letter, and the manufacturer's code; the markings must be legible and durable.

Combination packagings must be tested and marked as such; the inner packaging must be packed so that it cannot break or leak, and the outer packaging must be capable of containing the contents if the inner packaging fails.

Cylinders must be tested and marked according to the applicable specification; the requalification date and the test pressure must be marked on the cylinder.

Packagings must be closed and secured so that they cannot leak or spill during transport; closures must be tightened and, for liquids, the packaging must be oriented so that the closure is on top.

Packagings that have been used for hazardous materials must be cleaned and purged before being used for a different material, or must be marked and handled as containing the previous hazardous material.

The shipping paper must contain the basic description in the correct order: UN/NA number, proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group; the packing group may be omitted only for materials without a PG.

The emergency response telephone number must be on the shipping paper and must be monitored at all times the material is in transportation.

Hazardous materials entries must be highlighted by a contrasting color, a separate sheet, or the words "Hazardous Materials" or "RQ".

The shipper's certification must be signed and must state that the materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled.

The total quantity and the number and type of packages must be shown on the shipping paper when the shipment contains more than one package of the same hazardous material.

For hazardous waste, the shipping paper must show the EPA manifest information and the words "Hazardous Waste" as part of the basic description.

Shipping papers must be kept in the driver's immediate reach while driving and within arm's reach when the driver is out of the vehicle.

Emergency response information must accompany the shipping paper and be immediately available to the driver.

The UN/NA identification number must be marked on each non-bulk package and on bulk packagings; for bulk packages it may be displayed on placards or orange panels.

The proper shipping name and UN/NA number must be marked on non-bulk packages; a technical name in parentheses is required when the proper shipping name is a generic "n.o.s." entry.

The "RQ" marking is required when the material is a hazardous substance in a reportable quantity; the letters must appear on the package and the shipping paper.

Orientation arrows are required on combination packagings containing liquid hazardous materials and on single packagings with vents when the liquid capacity exceeds 1 gallon (4 L).

The "OVERPACK" marking is required on an outer packaging used to consolidate packages when the markings and labels on the inner packages are not visible.

Cylinders must be marked with the proper shipping name and identification number; the identification number must be marked on the shoulder or side of the cylinder.

Empty packagings that previously contained hazardous materials must be marked "Empty" and must show the same identification number and proper shipping name as when full, unless cleaned and purged.

Markings must be durable, legible, in English, and displayed on a contrasting background; they must be located on the outside of the package and not obscured by labels or other markings.

Hazard labels are required on non-bulk packages (and on bulk packages where specified); each label must be the correct hazard class label for the material's primary and subsidiary hazard.

The primary hazard label must be displayed on the package; subsidiary hazard labels are required when the material has a secondary hazard listed in column 5 of the Hazardous Materials Table.

Labels must be located on the same surface of the package as the proper shipping name and UN number marking, and must not be covered by other labels or markings.

A package may display only one primary hazard label; subsidiary labels are placed adjacent to it.

The Class 7 (radioactive) label must show the transport index (TI) and the radionuclide activity; the label's content requirements differ for White-I, Yellow-II, and Yellow-III.

The Class 9 label for lithium batteries must show the battery mark and, where applicable, the UN number; the label may be replaced by the lithium battery mark for certain packages.

Labels must be durable, legible, and in English; they must be at least 100 mm (3.9 in) on each side, and the hazard class number must be in the lower corner of the label.

A package bearing a label must not be offered for transport unless the label correctly reflects the hazard class of the material; labels must be removed or obliterated when the package no longer contains that material.

Placards are required for bulk packages, for packages of 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) or more gross weight, and for any quantity of the materials listed in the placarding table (Table 2).

A placard is required on each side and each end of a bulk package or transport vehicle; the minimum size is 250 mm (9.8 in) on each side, and the hazard class number must appear in the lower corner.

The DANGER placard may be used instead of separate placards when a vehicle contains two or more categories of hazardous materials, except for Class 1 (explosives), Class 7 (radioactive), and materials requiring the POISON or POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard.

The POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard (with the skull and crossbones) is required for materials that are toxic by inhalation (Hazard Zone A or B) and must be displayed on the vehicle.

Placards must be displayed on the front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle; they must be visible from the direction they face and must not be obscured by dirt, snow, or cargo.

The FLAMMABLE placard is required for Class 3 materials in bulk or 1,000 kg or more; the FLAMMABLE GAS placard for Class 2.1; the OXIDIZER placard for Class 5.1.

Placards must be removed or obscured when the vehicle no longer contains the hazardous material, and placards must be kept in a secure location when not in use.

Packaging must be selected according to the packing group and the packing instruction in the Hazardous Materials Table (column 8); the packaging must be authorized for the material and PG.

The packing group (I, II, or III) reflects the degree of danger: PG I is great danger, PG II is medium danger, and PG III is minor danger; PG I materials require the most stringent packaging.

Non-bulk packagings are those with a capacity of 450 L (119 gal) or less for liquids, or a net mass of 400 kg (882 lb) or less for solids; bulk packagings exceed these limits.

Packagings must be marked with the UN packaging symbol, the packaging identification code, the packing group letter, and the manufacturer's code; the markings must be legible and durable.

Combination packagings must be tested and marked as such; the inner packaging must be packed so that it cannot break or leak, and the outer packaging must be capable of containing the contents if the inner packaging fails.

Cylinders must be tested and marked according to the applicable specification; the requalification date and the test pressure must be marked on the cylinder.

Packagings must be closed and secured so that they cannot leak or spill during transport; closures must be tightened and, for liquids, the packaging must be oriented so that the closure is on top.

Packagings that have been used for hazardous materials must be cleaned and purged before being used for a different material, or must be marked and handled as containing the previous hazardous material.