Haz Mat for dummies?

Full chemical suit (pants and coat), full face shield, hard hat, chemical gloves, flame retardant overalls.
That's our equipment.

What all are you needing to know about?

 

If you have your Hazmat you get the awesome job of hauling around Ebola patients

 

One time a trucker in St. Louis was holding in his hand his haz mat placards, he gave some lame excuse why he didn't put them on the trailer when he started the trip miles ago.

I actually handle luggage at the airport (CLE) YES the one on the news today,
sometimes you get candy, sweat, ect... stuck to handle,
sometimes blood if it's old peeps, or a broken handle,
that broad certainly had luggage that could be contagious...

if that ain't haz mat,

 

I hope it is with a reefer. [emoji40]

 

When I pull a HM load, things I pay attention to, and in no particular order:

Load is blocked and braced,
Padlock on the door,
Have an extra placard,
Use clear tape, not duct, to additionally secure placards (just learned that one)
Pay attention to your routing and look for No HM signs.
Keep bills and ERG book or MSDS sheet within arm's reach whilst driving
And in door pocket when out of the truck,
Flag a tire check every time you stop. It might be a good idea to check them too.
Do the speed limit and drive in a manner that does not attract attention to yourself.
Stop at RRX crossings
If you find you are leaking a HM product, stop! And contain the spill as opposed to leaving a trail.

 

Is this a bulk load? All the same material? How much weight?

Can't really give a lot of info. without knowing more. Some stuff doesn't jive with other stuff and you have to handle some stuff differently than other stuff. It can be very confusing or really simple, just depends. Sorry to be so vague but, if you can be a little more specific than I can help. If you don't feel comfortable than get to reading the handbook which you should have.

 

Maybe all hospital staff should be required to get their hazmat endorsements. If anything else just so they can get the cools suits this guys talking about lol. Its not like its a big deal or anything it only makes your eyes bleed and kills 70% of the time. And we are the most heavily regulated industry, ridiculous.