: He applied the required diamond-shaped hazard labels and rectangular handling labels. Why Training Matters Real-Life Hazmat Incidents and Lessons Learned
Elias paused. He knew about thermal runaway—lithium fires that burn hot enough to melt aluminum and cannot be extinguished with water.
One of his newer team members had accepted a shipment of what was labeled as "Cleaning Supplies". A quick glance at the paperwork revealed no and no UN Number . Recalling his recent IMDG Code training , Marcus knew that "cleaning supplies" could often mean Class 8 Corrosives or Class 3 Flammable Liquids, both of which require specific segregation from other cargo.
Elias frowned. "What does that matter?"