Note:
For Class C explosives, use Guide 50.
When in the vicinity of an accident involving any cargo--
move and keep people away from the incident scene.
do not walk into or touch any spilled material.
avoid inhaling fumes, smoke, and vapors even if no hazardous
materials are involved.
do not assume that gases or vapors are harmless because of the
lack of smell.
PART C - SUPERVISE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING ON MOTOR VEHICLES
TRANSPORTATION OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
The transportation officer responsible for the shipment of hazardous
materials will--
comply with regulations and instructions governing the safe
transportation of hazardous materials.
inspect
vehicles
used
for
transportation
of
hazardous
materials.
ensure that drivers receive proper instruction (including
accident and delay reporting) prior to dispatch of vehicles.
maintain records of shipments of Classes A and B explosives,
poisons, and Radioactive III materials.
trace shipments which are overdue 24 hours after estimated date
of arrival.
Ensure completion and distribution of DD Form 6 (Report of
Packaging and Handling Deficiencies).
report discrepancies on SF 361 (Discrepancy in Shipment
Report).
ROUTING
The MTMC area commander will select the routing for explosives and
poisons, Classes A and B, and Radioactive III materials and for all
hazardous materials exceeding 10,000 pounds.
In addition, the MTMC
area commander will route all shipments by
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