DOT Chart 16- Understanding HazMat Placards and Labels

This video is a supplement to the 2020 ERG series specifically for placards and labels to assist the HazMat Ops Level Responder with understanding the placarding rules. This information can assist responders with estimations of hazards and quantities of hazardous materials at emergency scenes.
The DOT Chart 16 can be downloaded from the PHMSA website at www.phmsa.dot....

[@GreyCardigan]

I knew almost immediately from your accent and demeanor that you too were from North Carolina. Sure enough, in your office you have a Greensboro Fire Department badge. Thanks for the video! Currently studying for the CHMM exam and it helped simply things for me.

[@hazmatopstraining8422]

Thanks Joseph.

[@jjaguilar7162]

Thank you for taking the time for making this video. As a truck driver, I just added some endorsements to start transporting hazardous materials. Today, I tilt my hat to you Sir. Good day

[@hazmatopstraining8422]

Thanks JJ, it’s my pleasure. Be safe out there.

[@ernestallen809]

Hazmat training creates a driver's confidence safe transporting of .hazardous materials

[@airenellevera4733]

Thank you for the information it helps me to add more knowledge I am taking exam for fire officer .

[@lonniepruitt5487]

If tanker is full of mineral oil 8,000 gallons does it have be placard? If so would it be non hazardous..

[@JamesJohnson-oc4re]

Great information and breakdown

[@ro-landocalrissian4633]

I’m curious, let’s say if you’re hauling 2 different types of materials..let’s say corrosive & oxidizer..can you place 1 dangerous placard on your truck or do you need 2 different placards for each 1?

[@Simplelife0826]

Hope you can make a video about NFPA 704. Thank you and god bless..

[@hazmatopstraining8422]

Thanks Lester. We’ll put that on the list.

[@bohenderson125]

Strong

[@mehr.h]

Hey 👋 what are the stars on explosives labels 🏷

[@hazmatopstraining8422]

Thanks for the question. The stars that are on the placards in the guidebook examples indicate that the responder should be looking for a specific division of explosives when two asterisks are shown and compatibility group when only one is shown.

[@shannondove9029]

Does anyone know what flammable 1987 is?
We searched google for hours, they don't have this info..... it's a good thing it's not an emergency

[@hazmatopstraining8422]

1987 is a placard used widely for alcohols, NOS (which means not otherwise specified). The most popular product placarded under this is Ethanol.

[@shannondove9029]

@@hazmatopstraining8422 so for example, if it was a mixture of , say, isopropyl and ethyl alcohol, they would use this placard?

[@shannondove9029]

Google is too busy making sure people don't say something positive about Trump, lol

[@angelicacristina6240]

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