Hazardous Substances

Health hazards are defined as materials for which there is scientific evidence demonstrating that acute or chronic health effects may occur if humans are exposed to the materials. Health hazards include carcinogens, toxic agents, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, and any agent which damages the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucus membranes (Rekus, 1998). Physical hazards are things that are hazardous because of their physical properties. They include combustible and flammable liquids, compressed gases, explosives, oxidizers, and highly reactive materials (Rekus, 1998). The list of materials identified by regulatory agencies and air transport carriers as hazardous is extremely extensive, as are the often conflicting regulatory codes which manufacturers, shippers, and carriers must address in producing and transporting these ma

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ograms under 49 CFR Part 172, Supart H. Registration of materials is regulated under RSPA HM - 208 and documentation is required in the form of DOT Form 5800.2. DOT also has insurance requirements and requires proof of proper levels and types of insurance for a company's practices. Complying with all DOT and IATA hazmat regulations, says Harrigan (1998), requires close attention to detail and procedures. The shipper is responsible for checking the properties and characteristics of the material against definitions in the regulations. Included in the definition are hazardous substances, hazardous waste, marine pollutants, materials designated as hazardous in 49 CFR 172.101 and 172.102 and materials that meet the defining criteria for hazardous classes and divisions in 49 CFR 173. Even when the material is properly packaged and labeled, the shipper is not relieved of its responsibilities for the load. The shipper must properly block and brace the materials on the aircraft and ensure that the receiver is licensed to accept the goods. Currie has (2000) reported that some hazmat shippers believe that because they only ship small packages or an occasional package of hazardous materials, the federal hazmat regulations do not
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