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Other clues suggesting hazardous materials:
• What business is the shipper in? Paint dealer?
Chemical supply? Scientific supply house? Pest
control or agricultural supplier? Explosives,
munitions, or fireworks dealer?
• Are there tanks with diamond labels or placards
on the premises?
• What type of package is being shipped? Cylinders
and drums are often used for hazardous
materials shipments.
• Is a hazard class label, proper shipping name,
or ID number on the package?
• Are there any handling precautions?
The laws and regulations regarding hazardous
waste are found in the Health and Safety Code,
Division 20, Chapter 6.5, and Title 22, California
Code of Regulations, Division 4.5.
hazardous Waste manifest
When transporting hazardous wastes, you must
sign by hand and carry a Uniform Hazardous Waste
Manifest. The name and EPA registration number
of the shippers, carriers, and destination must appear
on the manifest. Shippers must prepare, date,
and sign by hand the manifest. Treat the manifest
as a shipping paper when transporting the waste.
Only give the waste shipment to another registered
carrier or disposal/treatment facility. Each carrier
transporting the shipment must sign by hand the
manifest. After you deliver the shipment, keep
your copy of the manifest. Each copy must have
all needed signatures and dates, including those
of the person to whom you delivered the waste.
hazardous Waste regulations
A person who transports hazardous wastes in the
State of California must first obtain a Hazardous
Waste Transporter Registration from the Department
of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The
registration certificate must be carried in the vehicle
transporting the hazardous waste and shown upon
demand to any DTSC representative, peace officer,
local health officer, or public officer designated
by DTSC.
There is an exemption for the transportation of up
to 5 gallons or 50 lbs. of hazardous waste or 2.2 lbs.
of extremely hazardous waste when transported by
the producer of the waste to an authorized facility
following specified guidelines.
The transporter of hazardous wastes is responsible
for making sure that a Uniform Hazardous Waste
Manifest is completed properly. The transporter
must sign and date the manifest before removing
the load of hazardous waste from the generator’s
facility. The manifest must be in his or her possession
while transporting the hazardous waste and
must be treated as a shipping paper. Hazardous
wastes must only be delivered to another registered
transporter or an authorized facility. The
facility operator must sign and date the manifest
when accepting the load of hazardous waste. If
the hazardous waste cannot be delivered to the
facility designated on the manifest, the transporter
must contact the generator for instructions. The
transporter must keep the copy of the manifest for
a minimum of three years.
plaCarding
Attach the proper placards as you load the vehicle
and before you drive it. You may move an improperly
placarded vehicle only in an emergency
to protect life or property.
Placards must be put on each side and each end of
the vehicle (refer to Figure 9-2 on page 97). Each
placard must be:
• Easily seen from the direction it faces.
• Placed so that the words or numbers are level
and read from left to right.
• At least 3 inches away from any other markings.
• Kept clear of attachments or devices such as
ladders, doors, and tarpaulins.
• Kept clean and undamaged so that the color,
format, and message are easily seen.
Use the hazard class, special provisions, the amount
shipped, type of packaging, and the total weight of
all hazardous materials on board to decide which
placards you need.
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