Avoid Penalties when shipping hazardous goods.

1. DON’T GET CAUGHT ON THE
WRONG SIDE OF DANGEROUS
GOODS REGULATIONS!!!
Avoid Civil & Criminal Penalties

2. Shipping Papers Samples
Shipping papers - a shipping order, bill of lading, air way bill, manifest or
other shipping document serving a similar purpose.
There are several forms used for shipping Dangerous goods internationally,
here are two:
- Ocean –
IMO Dangerous Goods Declaration
(blue stripped edges)
- AIR –
IATA Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods
(red stripped edges)

3. Items below listed in bold are REQUIRED on shipping papers;
items below listed in Italics are supplemental that may be required.
 Hazardous (1) Listed First; or
(2) ‘HM’ Indicator; or (3) Contrasting Color
 Total Packages
 Identification Number
 RQ – Hazardous Substance
 Residue Last Contained
 Hot
 Waste
 Proper Shipping Name
 (Technical Name)
 Hazard Class/Division
 Subsidiary Hazards
 Packing Group
 Net Quantity/Mass
 Limited Quantity
 Flashpoint
 Marine Pollutant/Severe Marine
Pollutant
 Poison Inhalation Hazard and Zone
 Gross Weight
 Emergency Response Number
 Shipper’s Certification
 Proper Sequence (in order listed
above)

4. What are the chances of being cited for a Violation and Fine?
The number of violations each year is low, but the fines are
high. We’ve seen civil cases where a penalty exceeds $50,000
dollars for an undeclared air shipment.
Violations for ground shipments are also significant. The new
statutory maximum is $75,000 per violation, per day.

5. Registration – 49 CFR 107.620
Shipping Papers – 49 CFR 172.201(e)
Training & Tests– 49 CFR 172.704(d)
Company Registration with the Department of Transportation
http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/registration
Develop a Training Program & Test
http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/training/publications/modules
Establish Recordkeeping Procedures
Safety and Security Plans – 49 CFR 172.802(d)
Definitions and abbreviations - 49 CFR 171.8

6. Janel has years of experience with Hazmat shipments.
You need a set of procedures to manage your dangerous goods
shipments both compliantly and safely.
The requirements are challenging. We can help develop a program to
ensure you don’t get penalized.

7. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING THIS BEST PRACTICE, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE, SEAN MCCLUNG -
SMCCLUNG@JANELGROUP.COM
OR 401-727-1776 X 114.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO CREATING STRATEGIES THAT MATTER!
www.janelgroup.com