One important aspect of handling hazardous material is security. Companies should take the time to train employees on the awareness of security risks, methods to enhance transportation security and how to recognize and respond to possible security threats. A security plan can be helpful for dealing with hazardous materials and can even be required in some instances. Below is more information on security plans.
- Required if you transport or offer for transport:
- Route-controlled radioactive materials
- More than 55 pounds of an explosive
- More than 1.06 quarts of extremely toxic by inhalation
- HazMat in bulk package >3,550 gallons
- HazMat in non-bulk package >5,000 pounds
- CDC controlled agent or toxin
- Required if you transport or offer for transport:
- A quantity of hazardous materials that requires placarding
- 40 CFR 172.500(a) – Each person who offers for transportation or transport any hazardous material shall comply with the applicable placarding requirement
- A quantity of hazardous materials that requires placarding
- If you shop hazardous materials, you must have a security plan!
- Security Plan Requirements:
- Personnel security
- Unauthorized access
- En route security
- Security plan disposition
For more information on security and hazardous material, click here to read an article written by an environmental compliance specialist at August Mack Environmental.
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