Packaging, Marking and Labeling

Question 1

These identify the specific primary and subsidiary hazards posed by the materials in a dangerous goods package.

Answer 1

Labels

Question 2

This states that labels must be printed on or affixed to a surface (other than the bottom) of the package or containment device containing the hazardous material and be located on the same surface of the package and near the proper shipping name marking, if the package dimensions are adequate

Answer 2

49 CFR 127.406

Question 3

State the 4 marking requirements

Answer 3

1. Must be durable, in English, and printed on or affixed to the surface of a package or on a label, tag, or sign
2. Must be displayed on a background of sharply contrasting color
3. Must be unobscured by labels or attachments
4. Must be located away from any other marking that could substantially reduce its effectiveness

Question 4

What are the two types of labels?

Answer 4

Hazard Label and Handling Label

Question 5

What is the minimum dimensions in mm and inches?

Answer 5

74 x 105 mm or 2.91 x 4.13 inches

Question 6

What is the dimension for small packages of infectious substances?

Answer 6

32 x 52.5 mm

Question 7

This is defined as an enclosure used to contain one or more packages, consolidated into a single unit

Answer 7

Overpack

Question 8

These are used to notify the staff and operators on how to handle your package/

Answer 8

Orientation labels

Question 9

This means a descriptive name, identification number, instructions, cautions, weight, specification, or UN marks, or combinations thereof, required on outer packaging of hazardous materials or dangerous goods

Answer 9

Marking