Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers
If more than one hazardous material is in a package one shipping paper must be used listing all materials.
Hazardous materials shipping papers. Phmsa is issuing this notice to clarify the flexibilities provided in the hazardous materials regulations regarding shipper s certification signatures on shipping papers. An individual ups shipping paper is required on each hazardous materials package. 3 the hazard class or division number prescribed for the material as shown in column 3 of the 172.
The hazardous materials description does no good however if your hazmat employees are not trained in the ways to interpret that information. Phmsa notice on hazmat shipping paper requirements and social distancing. Shipping papers might include bills of lading hazardous waste manifests etc.
It s the shipper s responsibility to prepare the appropriate shipping paper documentation for each shipment of a hazardous material. Hazmat paperwork is required for all domestic and international hazmat product shipments. We have shipping guides contacts training opportunities sample forms and more to help you prepare hazardous materials shipments.
Ups allows a maximum of three compatible hazardous materials in one package. The purpose of the hazardous materials description on a shipping paper is to inform anyone who comes in contact with the shipment of the potential hazards associated with it. This paperwork is in addition to the standard bills of lading.
If you have any questions about shipping hazardous materials with ups please call the ups hazardous materials support center at 1 800 554 9964. Hazardous materials shipments must be accompanied by properly prepared shipping papers. For the purpose of the hazardous materials regulations a shipping paper is any shipping document whose purpose is to communicate a hazard and conforms to the requirements contained in this subpart.
1 the identification number prescribed for the material as shown in column 4 of the 172 101 table. Stay compliant when shipping dangerous goods with labelmaster s hazmat shipping forms. Shippers must also provide emergency response information for use in case of an accident.