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:6 >P Placement of Hazardous Waste Labels The proper placement of labels is important. Labels must be printed on or affixed to a surface (other than the bottom) of the package and located on the same surface of the package and near the markings, if the package dimensions are adequate. Multiple Hazardous Waste Labels When primary and subsidiary hazard labels are required, they must be displayed next to each other. The DOT recommends a six-inch space (150mm) between labels. Hazardous Waste Labels and Overpacking Whenever hazardous material packages are overpacked, the inner containers must be properly labeled in accordance with DOT shipping requirements for the hazardous material. The same applies to the overpack container. Hazardous Waste Markings Marking is a critical process In preparing hazardous materials for transportation. A marking on a hazardous materials package contains important information about the identification and dangers posed by the hazardous material. While there is no standardized hazardous waste marking format, both the DOT and EPA have specific requirements . According to 49 CFR 172.304 markings must: • Be durable • Be in English • Be printed on or affixed on the package surface or on a label, tag or sign • Be displayed on a contrasting color background • Not be obscured or covered up by other labels or attachments Not be located nextto any other markings (such as advertisement) that would limit their effectiveness Hazardous Waste Markings and Overpacking Whenever hazardous material packages are overpacked, the inner containers and the overpack container must be properly marked in accordance with DOT shipping requirements forthe hazardous material DOT Hazardous Waste Marking Requirements 49 CFR 172.301 identifies the general DOT marking requirements for a non-bulk package: • Proper shipping name and identification number • Technical names (if required) • Special permit number • Consignors or consignee's name and address I I