Shippers are responsible for:

Shippers are responsible for:

• A. Storage
• B. Loading
• C. Packing
• D. Transporting

Answer: (C)

The essential duty for the shipper is to ensure proper packaging of the hazardous material so it cannot leak or react during handling and transport. This means selecting the correct UN-approved packaging, using any required inner containers and absorbent, sealing it securely, and applying the appropriate labels and shipping papers. The packaging must meet the specified packing instructions and be able to withstand normal handling and transport stresses. Once the material is packed correctly, the storage, loading, and actual transportation are typically handled by the facility or carrier, so the shipper’s focus is on making a safe, compliant package.

The essential duty for the shipper is to ensure proper packaging of the hazardous material so it cannot leak or react during handling and transport. This means selecting the correct UN-approved packaging, using any required inner containers and absorbent, sealing it securely, and applying the appropriate labels and shipping papers. The packaging must meet the specified packing instructions and be able to withstand normal handling and transport stresses. Once the material is packed correctly, the storage, loading, and actual transportation are typically handled by the facility or carrier, so the shipper’s focus is on making a safe, compliant package.