Packaging of Hazardous Material

DOE-STD-1155-2002

Describe the procurement process including:

Vendor qualifications

Quality Assurance

Receipt inspection

Material and package compatibility

Packaging specifications and testing requirements

Describe the following different types of packaging and their use:

Bulk packaging

Cargo tank

Combination packaging for liquids and solids

Composite packaging

Empty

Excepted packaging

Freight container

Industrial packaging

Inner packaging

Non-bulk packaging

Outer packaging

Overpack

Type B package

Salvage

Single packaging

Specification packaging

Strong outside container

Strong tight package

Identify the different Packaging Groups and associated dangers.

Describe the package selection process for a given material.

Describe the process for acquiring and using a DOT package exemption and Party-

to-Exemption.

f. Describe the proper loading and tie-down of the package on the conveyance prior

to shipment.