When loading drums containing hazardous materials into a vehicle for transport, it is important to properly secure the load. However, with the transfer of goods into transportation, sometimes the shipper and the carrier are unclear about who has the responsibility to secure the shipment. A shipper or carrier who performs loading or unloading functions must do so in accordance with applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) requirements. In the case where a shipper places drums onto a transport vehicle and the carrier personnel secures the load, per CFR 173.30, both the shipper and the carrier are involved in the loading process and both are responsible for assuring compliance with the HMR. The result of proper blocking and bracing is the reduction of failed shipments due to in-transit damage and leakage.
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