What do DOT placards indicate?
DOT Placards are larger, more durable versions of hazard labels that are usually placed on bulk packages or transport vehicles to communicate the hazards of chemicals inside. This is why placards are used.
What appears on a DOT label?
DOT labels must have the hazard class number, or the division number, printed in a font that is at least 6.3 mm (0.25 inches) and not greater than 12.7 mm (0.5 inches) in height. If the label has a green, red or blue background, the text, numbers and symbol should be printed in white.
What color on a placard indicates the hazard is non flammable?
Hazard Class 2 Placards Class 2 hazmat placards are for items containing gases, such as fire extinguishers, aerosols, propane tanks and gas cartridges. These placards can be any of several different colors, and each has a different meaning: Green: Non-Flammable Gas. Red: Flammable Gas.
What does a hazardous placard look like?
These signs have oxygen written on them and a graphic of an “O” with flames. White indicates poisonous and biohazardous substances like dyes, acids, aerosols and medical waste. For toxic materials, the sign will be labeled poison, PG III (PG = packing group) or inhalation hazard with a skull-and-crossbones image.
What are the four traits of a DOT label?
D.O.T. hazmat labels give you forewarning of the hazards that are contained inside each package. The labels are diamond-shaped, color-matched, and have pictograms of the hazard and the class that the material belongs in. They also include special handling instructions.
What is marking and labeling?
Marking and labeling are important steps when preparing a dangerous good package for transportation. Labels often communicate the hazards associated with the package, and markings ensure the shipment is handled so that spills, accidents and exposure are prevented.
What color is used for a dot flammable gas placard?
Square white
Appropriate placard must be used with orange panel. Square white background required for placard for highway route controlled quantity radioactive material and for rail shipment of certain explosives and poisons, and for flammable gas in a DOT 113 tank car (§172.507 and §172.510).
What do you need to know about hazard placard signs?
Placard signs come in a variety of designs and messaging options to help communicate the right message to workers, visitors, and first responders. Signs are available with OSHA-compliant symbols to increase hazard awareness. Shop placard signs below.
What do you need to know about dot placards?
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that vehicles transporting dangerous goods must display the appropriate DOT hazard class placard and that placards must be displayed on all sides of the transporting vehicle. In addition, the following OSHA regulations must be kept in mind when handling hazardous materials:
Why are placards important in a safety program?
Thanks to their eye-catching design, placard signs are a universally-recognized form of visual communication. Placard signs are widely effective and versatile in their use. No visual communication program is complete without them, and visual communication is a crucial part of any facility’s safety program.
Is there a way to flip a placard?
Placards flip easily. Double-riveted clips snap it all into place. Placards feature the industry’s smoothest snag-free flip system. Easily flip legends. Available in reflective for extra visibility. Just flip your ratings. No need for multiple signs or placards.