To contact the shipper for hazard and response information, a firefighter can obtain the phone number from:

• A. The MSDS
• B. The Shipping Papers
• C. The Product Label
• D. The Manufacturer Catalog

Answer: (B)

When responders need hazard and incident-response information, the shipper’s emergency contact number is found on the shipping papers. These papers accompany the hazardous shipment and are required to include the shipper’s name, address, and a 24-hour emergency contact so firefighters can quickly obtain specific hazard details and guidance from the party who prepared the shipment.

The other documents provide useful information but aren’t the primary source for contacting the shipper during an incident. The MSDS/SDS describes hazards and safety measures and may list manufacturer contact details, but it isn’t the standard source for the shipper’s emergency contact on a moving hazmat shipment. The product label shows basic hazard warnings, not the shipper’s contact information. A manufacturer catalog isn’t used for emergency contact during an incident.