International Association of Fire Chiefs
Hazard Classification - Expanded Guide

IAFC Hazmat Center staff created this summary to provide additional hazard classifications information from the U.S. Department of Labor-OSHA and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

  • Topics:
    • Hazmat
  • Resource Type:
    • Reference
  • Organizational Author:
    • Hazmat Fusion Center
    • External

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