Where should hazard class information appear on shipping documentation?

• A. On the shipping paper as hazard class/division
• B. On the driver's hat
• C. In the shipper's private log
• D. Only on placards

Answer: (A)

In hazmat shipping, the shipping paper is the official document that carries all critical details about the hazardous material. The hazard class or division must appear on that shipping paper so anyone handling or responding to an incident can quickly identify the type of hazard and apply the proper safety measures. This information is listed alongside the material’s proper shipping name and UN ID, providing a standardized reference that carriers, drivers, and emergency responders rely on.

Placards convey hazard information visually to others, and labels on the package provide specific warnings, but the requirement for hazard class/division on the actual shipping paper ensures the transportation documentation itself is complete and compliant. The shipper’s private log isn’t the place for this publicly needed information, and the driver’s hat isn’t a documentation medium.