Just what exactly has to appear on hazmat shipping papers? It seems to be an ambiguous answer. Specifically imports and exports. What the carrier gives me to run on is not my idea of a traditional Exxon or Shell BOL. and what about the MSDS? Has to be with it or is covered by the ERG?
I like to have a copy of the MSDS... they are required by law to give you one if you ask. Also, some places will not let you on their property without MSDS. Without the MSDS you are covered by the ERG.
Hazmat paper work should include stuff such as shipper/shipper's address, what is being hauled, quantity/ amount of packages, class, MSD sheet, Dates, 24hr contact info, And UN number (placard number).
Shipping Paper Requirements 49 CFR 172.200 - 172.204 1. Emergency response telephone number 2. Shipping description a) Identification number from 172.101 table column 4 b) The proper shipping name from 172.101 table column 2 c) The hazard class or division number from 172.101 column 3 d) The packing group in roman numerals from 172.101 column 5 3. The total quantity and unit of measure (ie: 1500 pounds or 600 gallons) 4. A signed shipper certification (unless excepted by 172.204) In addition there are several other required entries dependent upon the commodity being shipped...limited quantities, "RQ" for hazardous substances, radioactive materials, poisonous materials, elevated temperature materials, Division 4.1 (self-reactive) and Division 5.2 (organic peroxide) materials that require temperature control during transport Some consignees may require an MSDS, as pointed out by shredfit1, but the PHMSA transportation regulations do not. What is required is emergency response information that meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172.602 § 172.602 Emergency response information. (a) Information required. For purposes of this subpart, the term emergency response information means information that can be used in the mitigation of an incident involving hazardous materials and, as a minimum, must contain the following information: (1) The basic description and technical name of the hazardous material as required by §§172.202 and 172.203(k), the ICAO Technical Instructions, the IMDG Code, or the TDG Regulations, as appropriate (IBR, see §171.7 of this subchapter); (2) Immediate hazards to health; (3) Risks of fire or explosion; (4) Immediate precautions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident; (5) Immediate methods for handling fires; (6) Initial methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fire; and (7) Preliminary first aid measures. These requirements can be met by carrying the North American Emergency Response Guidebook or any other document (including an MSDS if you wish), that includes the above information and is carried with the shipping papers.
Don't forget the box, "Shippers Certification" is signed by the shipper.By signing this box the shipper declares that the load is properly packaged and labeled.It must be signed. Go to UPS(ground and air)site,hit support.It will list most everything you need to know on import/export, paperwork,etc. Moderator, I don't work for UPS,just a helpful site for this topic.Have mercy
Now FYI, people like my self who load and haul fuel (crude oil as well) have to generate their on paper work such as Bills of Ladings etc. My company has a selection of generic papers near the time clock. You just grab what you need in the morning and fill in the blanks.
Your company needs to be updated. At the loading rack we enter our personal card then our pin # and after loading the printer prints everything you need including a map to the station if needed. At the same time the system checks your CDL, your medical card, the trucks permits, the licences for the truck and trailer, the insurance and bond, checks the current test inspection on the tanks, and then pulls the money out of the bank account of the dealer that the load is going to. There's more but I've just forgotten. Any one of those out of date or not there and you will never get a green light to load. It works great when it's not raining.
