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Placards


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  • Placards serve the same purpose as hazard labels, but are much larger
  • Placards are required to be displayed on both sides and both ends of a transport unit, trailer, etc. so that they can be seen from all directions
  • Placards may be affixed to the frame or other permanent fixture provided they are on all four sides
    • This includes being brought forward to the front of the truck from the leading end of the cargo unit while in transport
  • Dangerous Goods being transported in a large means of containment must display a placard and UN number in accordance with Section 4.15 in Part 4 of the dangerous goods regulations if they:
    • Are in a quantity or concentration that requires an emergency response assistance plan
    • Are included in Class 7, Radioactive Materials, for which a Category III – Yellow label is required
    • Are a liquid or gas in direct contact with the large means of containment, or
    • Have a total gross mass greater than 500 kg
    • Are included in Class 1 except for 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.5, and
    • are not subject to special provision 85 or 86 and less than or equal to 10 kg net explosives quantity, or
    • subject to special provision 85 or 86 and the number of articles less than or equal to 1000, or
    • Are in a large means of containment that contains a consignment that requires a placard but that placard is not visible from the outside
  • Note: The placards cannot be removed until the container has been unloaded, unpacked, cleaned or purged of all hazardous products and/or residues