, \u201cDefinitions and Abbreviations.\u201d This section contains definitions for hundreds of hazmat terms. Some terms have more than one definition. Some terms are commonly used but have very precise meanings in the field of hazardous materials transport.<\/span><\/p>\nIn light of this, we decided to compile some of the most important terms in one article, for your reference. This is all part of our efforts to make hazmat compliance more achievable for more people. Here is some information regarding key hazmat definitions.<\/span><\/p>\nCommonly Used Hazmat Terms<\/strong><\/h2>\nSome terms are used more often than others in the world of hazmat transport. Here is a selection of terms you will need to know while performing the functions of classification, identification, packing, marking, labeling, and documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Hazardous material: \u201ca substance or material … capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce.\u201d and those who transport…..<\/li>\n
- Transport\/Transportation: \u201cthe movement of property and loading, unloading, or storage incidental to that movement.\u201d Your role is but one part of that process, therefore, you might be the person…<\/li>\n
- N.O.S.: \u201cnot otherwise specified.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Packing group: \u201ca grouping according to the degree of danger presented by hazardous materials.\u201d There are three packing groups:\u00a0 packing Group I is the most dangerous, II is medium danger, and III is low danger.<\/li>\n
- Combination packaging: \u201ca combination of packaging, for transport purposes, consisting of one or more inner packagings secured in a non-bulk outer packaging.\u201d Not to be confused with \u2026<\/span><\/li>\n
- Composite packaging: \u201ca packaging consisting of an outer packaging and an inner receptacle, so constructed that the inner receptacle and the outer packaging form [and remain] an integral packaging.\u201d Knowing the different types of packaging is essential for properly securing hazardous materials. On that note …<\/span><\/li>\n
- Limited quantity: \u201cthe maximum amount of a hazardous material for which there is a specific labeling or packaging exception.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
- Marking: \u201ca descriptive name, identification number, instructions, cautions, weight, specification, or UN marks, or combinations thereof.\u201d The definition also noted that they are \u201crequired by this subchapter on outer packagings of hazardous materials.\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n
- Package: \u201ca packaging plus its contents.\u201d While we are on the subject \u2026<\/span><\/li>\n
- Packaging: \u201ca receptacle and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacle to perform its containment function in conformance with the minimum packing requirements of this subchapter.\u201d Distinctions like this are worth noting. And one that is truly important and part of the communication requirements…<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shipping paper: means a shipping order, bill of lading, manifest, or other shipping document serving a similar purpose and prepared in accordance with subpart C of part 172 of 49 CFR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hazmat-Specific Definitions for Common Words<\/strong><\/h2>\nHazmat terminology does not consist entirely of jargon. It also includes plenty of words that people outside of the industry use every day. When used within this industry, however, they have specific definitions that should not be confused with more popular ones. Here are a few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Barge: \u201ca non-self-propelled vessel.\u201d Note that it is not simply a synonym for a boat.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Closure: \u201ca device which closes an opening in a receptacle.\u201d This, as opposed to the act of closing or the feeling of resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Cylinder: \u201ca pressure vessel designed for pressures higher than 40 psi and having a circular cross-section.\u201d In hazmat, there is more to a cylinder than its shape.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Mode: \u201cany of the following transportation methods: rail, highway, air, or water.\u201d Effectively, \u201cmode\u201d is short for \u201cmode of transportation.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
- Navigable waters: \u201cwaters of the United States, including the territorial seas.\u201d It does not simply refer to any waters that can be successfully traversed. After all, these are government regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Operator: \u201ca person who controls the use of an aircraft, vessel, or vehicle.\u201d The term \u201coperator\u201d can have many meanings, but in hazmat terms and definitions, this is the only meaning.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Person: this definition is surprisingly broad and too lengthy to quote here in its entirety. Put simply, it means any entity involved in hazmat transport. Examples of entities include \u201can individual, corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint-stock company; or a government, Indian Tribe, or authority of a government or Tribe.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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