To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

• A. Look at the Shipping Papers
• B. Check the Color of the Container
• C. Read the Label Only
• D. Ask the Driver

Answer: (A)

Shipping papers are the official record that tells you whether a shipment includes hazardous materials. They list the hazard class, proper shipping name, UN number, quantities, and packaging for each material in the load, providing authoritative information you can rely on before handling or transporting. While labels, placards, and other markings can help, they may not reflect every material or could be missing or incorrect, so checking the shipping papers first is the most reliable method. The other options don’t provide a complete, authoritative view of what’s on board.