Objective: To prevent an increase in the severity of a hazardous materials incident by implementing the correct incident control procedures provided by the shipper.

Description: Many hazardous materials incidents which occur pose only a small danger but have the potential to grow into large-scale incidents if treated incorrectly. Therefore, it is important that companies have emergency response plans and procedures so that, in the event of an incident, Hazmat employees respond correctly and communicate relevant information to the appropriate parties.

Tips for Management:

• Emphasize the need for proper Hazmat employee training.

Emergency Response Guidelines for Shippers:

• Attend to any injured people, if possible.
• Limit the spread of hazardous materials; for example, stop a leak if it is safe to do so.
• Do not intentionally release any hazardous materials.
• Notify proper authorities and other parties as soon as possible after incident.
• If water pollution has occurred or is likely to occur, notify proper authorities.
• Retrieve shipping papers and keep them with you.
• Communicate details of the incident to emergency personnel, particularly regarding the hazardous material involved.
• Do not leave the scene of the incident.
• Do not move the vehicle.
• If the vehicle must be left unattended, leave it in gear and use the hand brake and chocks.
• In the event of a cargo fire, unhook the trailer but do not open the trailer doors.
• If a fire occurs during a transfer operation, close the emergency shutoff valves and stop all pumps.
• Avoid inhaling or contacting the hazardous materials.
• Do not identify hazardous material by smell or touch - use placards, shipping papers, labels and markings.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke near the incident site.
• Keep all persons upwind of and away from the incident site.
• Keep all sources of ignition - including matches, cigarettes, and vehicles - away from the incident site.
• Move the undamaged load to a safe location if and when it is feasible to do so.
• Transfer contents from the incident site only if there has been no leakage.

References: 49 CFR Parts: 171.15; 171.16; 172.201; 172.600; 172.704. A1, A7, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G10, B5, B10, B12.

INCIDENT MITIGATION BY CARRIER R2

COUNTERMEASURE

Objective: To prevent increasing the severity of a hazardous materials incident by using the correct incident control procedures provided by the carrier.

Description: Many HM incidents pose only a small danger but have the potential to grow into large-scale incidents if treated incorrectly. Therefore, it is important that companies have emergency response plans and procedures so that, in the event of an incident, Hazmat employees respond correctly and communicate relevant information to the appropriate parties.

Tips for Management:

• Emphasize the need for proper Hazmat employee training.

Emergency Response Guidelines for Carriers:

• If a problem is suspected, pull the vehicle off the road and stop away from populated areas.
• If vehicle must be stopped on or near the roadway, use hazard signs and 4-way flashers.
• Attend to any injured people, if possible.
• Limit the spread of hazardous materials; for example, stop a leak if it is safe to do so.
• Do not intentionally release any hazardous materials.
• Notify proper authorities and other parties as soon as possible after incident.
• If water pollution has occurred or is likely to occur, notify proper authorities.
• Retrieve shipping papers and keep them with you.
• Communicate details of the incident to emergency personnel, particularly regarding the hazardous material involved.
• Do not leave the scene of the incident.
• Do not move the vehicle.
• If the vehicle must be left unattended, leave it in gear and use the hand brake and chocks.
• In the event of a cargo fire, unhook the trailer but do not open the trailer doors.
• If a fire occurs during a transfer operation, close the emergency shutoff valves and stop all pumps.
• Avoid inhaling or contacting the hazardous materials.
• Do not identify hazardous material by smell or touch - use placards, shipping papers, labels & markings.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke near the incident site.
• Keep all persons upwind of and away from the incident site.
• Keep all sources of ignition - including matches, cigarettes and vehicles - away from the incident site.
• Move the undamaged load to a safe location if and when it is feasible to do so.
• Transfer contents from the incident site only if there has been no leakage.
• Travel with an inexpensive camera, such as a disposable one, and take photographs of incident site.

References: 49 CFR Parts: 171.15; 171.16; 172.600; 172.404; 177 Subpart D. A1, A7, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G10, B5, B10, B12.

INCIDENT MITIGATION BY RECEIVER R3

COUNTERMEASURE

Objective: To prevent a more severe hazardous materials incident by using the correct incident mitigation procedures provided by the receiver/consignee.

Description: Many hazardous materials incidents which occur pose only a small danger but have the potential to grow into large-scale incidents if treated incorrectly. Therefore, it is important that companies have emergency response plans and procedures so that, in the event of an incident, Hazmat employees respond correctly and communicate relevant information to the appropriate parties.

Tips for Management:

• Emphasize the need for proper Hazmat employee training.
• Emergency Response Guidelines for Receivers/Consignees:
• Attend to any injured people, if possible.
• Limit the spread of hazardous materials; for example, stop a leak if it is safe to do so.
• Do not intentionally release any hazardous materials.
• Notify proper authorities and other parties as soon as possible after incident.
• If water pollution has occurred or is likely to occur, notify proper authorities.
• Retrieve shipping papers and keep them with you.
• Communicate details of the incident to emergency personnel, particularly regarding the hazardous material involved.
• Do not leave the scene of the incident.
• Do not move the vehicle.
• If the vehicle must be left unattended, leave it in gear and use the hand brake and chocks.
• In the event of a cargo fire, unhook the trailer but do not open the trailer doors.
• If a fire occurs during a transfer operation, close the emergency shutoff valves and stop all pumps.
• Avoid inhaling or contacting the hazardous materials.
• Do not identify hazardous material by smell or touch - use placards, shipping papers, labels, and markings.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke near the incident site.
• Keep all persons upwind of and away from the incident site.
• Keep all sources of ignition - including matches, cigarettes, and vehicles - away from the incident site.
• Move the undamaged load to a safe location if and when it is feasible to do so.
• Transfer contents from the incident site only if there has been no leakage.

References: 49 CFR Parts: 171.15; 171.16; 172.600; 177.853. A1, A7, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G10, B5, B10, B12.