“By creating simple acronyms and memory aids, my students are able to recall the most important requirements November 2013 Spray 35 with the HMR.” names, if they applied; (b) hazard class, division and compatibility group; (c) identification number; and (d) packing group, if applicable. I had created a simple acronym to help my students remember the basic description sequence: S-HI P, which represented the: (a) Shipping name; (b) Hazard class, division and compatibility group; (c) Identification number, preceded by the letters “UN” or “NA” as appropriate; and (d) Packing Group, if it applied. All was good until the U.S. DOT changed the requirements to reflect the international system of dangerous goods documentation, which requires the identification number to be listed first. Knowing that I-S-H-P is not a word, I changed the mnemonic to I SHIP. I ship hazardous materials all the time—I ship them on a boat, train, truck and plane. I S-HI P: Identification number, Shipping name, Hazardous class Including the division and compatibility group, and Packing group, if it applies. By creating simple acronyms and memory aids, my students are able to recall the most important requirements with the HMR. Another example is the information required on packages containing dangerous goods, or over-packs containing hazardous materials packages: A few more that you might find helpful: When trying to remember the required information on a hazardous materials shipping paper, remember the acronym: SHIPMATE S Shipping name including the correct technical and chemical names, if applicable H Hazard class, division and compatibility group, if applicable I Identification number, preceded with the letters UN, NA or ID as appropriate P Packing group M Mass (weight) and Volume A Additional descriptive information (such as permits and approvals, flashpoint) T Telephone number in the event of an emergency E Emergency response information that addresses six emergency situations The emergency response information is required to be provided on a hazardous materials shipping paper using one of the three methods, as follows: WAX W Written on the dangerous goods declaration A Attached as separate document (such as a Safety Data Sheet) X X-referenced to a third, but available document (e.g., an Emergency Response Guide) When involved in or responding to a hazardous materials spill or release, remember this important word: GIN G Get away; I Isolate (or Identify), and N Notify others On Packages: T Transportation information (including shipper & consignee name & address) U UN or DOT specification packaging marks L Labels, including the required hazard warning & cargo handling labels I Identification number, preceded by the letters UN, NA or ID, as appropriate P Proper shipping name, including the correct technical and chemical names On Over-packs: TULIP PILOT P Proper shipping name I Identification number L Labels O Overpack mark T Transportation information By using these simple learning tools, one can develop a deeper, better understanding of the regulatory requirements and, maybe, just maybe, have a little fun while doing it. SPRAY
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