1. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zThe color coding and distinctive graphics of a placard or label are based on the hazard classification zThe hazard classifications are established to group materials based on their characteristics. zThere are nine hazard classes

2. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zClass 1 Explosives Six Divisions z1.1 mass explosion hazard z1.2 projectile hazard z1.3 minor blast/projectile/fire z1.4 minor blast z1.5 insensitive explosives z1.6 very insensitive explosives

3. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zClass 2 Gases - Three Divisions z2.1 flammable gases z2.2 non flammable compressed z2.3 poisonous

4. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zClass 3 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Gases zFlammable yflash point below 141° zCombustible yflash point 141°-200°

5. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zClass 4 Flammable Solids z4.1 flammable solids z4.2 spontaneously combustible z4.3 dangerous when wet

6. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zClass 5 yOxidizers and Organic Peroxides z5.1 Oxidizer z5.2 Organic Peroxide

7. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zClass 6 - Poisons z6.1 Material that is poisonous z6.2 Infectious Agents

8. Hazard Classifications and Placards/Labels zClass 7 - Radioactive zClass 8 - Corrosives zClass 9 - Miscellaneous (ORM) zORM-D - Consumer Commodities

9. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points zWhat are the characteristics of the 6 divisions of Class 1 explosives? zWhat are the characteristics of the 3 divisions of Class 2 gases? zWhat class is a explosive/poison?

10. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points zWhat are the characteristics of the 6 divisions of Class 1 explosives? zWhat are the characteristics of the 3 divisions of Class 2 gases? zWhat class is a explosive/poison?

11. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points zWhat part of the CFR contains the Classification of Materials zWithout looking, describe the placard for a 5.1 oxidizer? zWhat are some common examples of each class of HazMat?

12. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points z1.1 HMX, RDX z1.2 Smalls arm ammunition z1.3 Most Fireworks, tracers z1.4 Safety Fuses, Model Rockets z1.5 Blasting Explosive Type E z1.6 By definition

13. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points z2.1 Acetylene, Vinyl chloride z2.2 Oxygen, CO2, Nitrogen z2.3 Phosgene, Methyl Mercaptan z3 Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, JP-5

14. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points z4.1 Matches, Naphthalene z4.2 White Phosphorous z4.3 Lithium, Safety z5.1 Hydrogen Peroxide z5.2 Generic Types A-G

15. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points z6.1 Pesticides (OP, carbamates) z6.2 Botulin, Anthrax z7 Radioactive Material z8 Sodium Hydroxide, Acids

16. Hazard Classifications Discussion Points z9 PCBs, Dry Ice(A/W), Hot Matls zORM-D Consumer Commodities