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Emergencies

Emergencies covers what a driver must do if a hazmat shipment is involved in an accident or leak, drawn from 49 CFR 171.15 and 172.602, and 177.823(b) and (c).

Practice Emergencies

4 Questions

  1. The Emergency Response Guidebook is a PHMSA publication rather than a regulation, so the federal requirement is about the information itself. At a minimum, what must the emergency response information for your load contain?
  2. What form does emergency response information have to take, and where does it have to be while you are driving?
  3. A cargo tank develops a leak of such a character that going on would be unsafe. What does federal regulation call for, and how far may the vehicle still be moved?
  4. A hazardous material you are carrying causes an incident, and the general public is evacuated for one hour or more. What notice does federal regulation require, and who owes it?