19.2 Placarding 19.2.1
Packages or containers shall be transported in the original Department of
Transportation (DOT) packaging as the DOT requires that all packages
containing hazardous materials be constructed of particular types of
material and be placarded on the outside to alert the carrier of the hazard
contained within.
19.2.2
In the event that a package does not have a placard, the Shipping and
Receiving department will place the appropriate placard on the outside of
the package before allowing the HPM to be transported.
19.3 Transport Cart 19.4
Chemicals or hazardous waste transport shall only be done within an
approved cart.
19.5
The transport cart must be clearly marked and designated for transporting
compatible materials (e.g., corrosive; flammable).
19.6
Incompatible materials shall not be transported or carried at the same
time- see Appendix B - Figure 2 for a list of incompatible materials.
19.7
Chemical containers must be secured/locked on cart before entering the
corridor and shall remain secured/locked during transport.
19.8
Transport carts transporting HPMs above excepted quantities must be
compliant with 2703.10.3 of the NYSFC.
19.9 Emergency Procedures 19.9.1
The transport cart shall be equipped with spill pads for containing and
cleaning up spills of less than a pint.
19.9.2
The transporter shall have knowledge of CNSE’s Emergency Response
Team and the phone number to activate the team (x78600 or 437-8600)
should there be a spill of greater than a pint.
Standard Operating Procedure for Chemical Handling and Storage EHS-00005 R12
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