About the Hazardous Materials Technical Support and Emergency Response Team
The ABX Air, Inc. Hazardous Materials Team is composed of 2 groups: Hazmat Hotline Specialists, and Chemical Emergency Response Technicians (CERT). While both groups interact with each other, they have seperate, distinct roles within the department.
The Hazmat Hotline is a resource that provides technical assistance to shippers of hazardous materials packages. The hotline is staffed 24/7/365 by Hazmat Specialists who provide customer service, assist with regulatory interpretations and answer questions on 49 CFR and IATA regulations. The Hotline assists in hazmat freight resolution, including follow-up to spill control, packaging problems, and procedural issues as they relate to hazardous materials movement. The Hotline also acts as a liason with FAA officials for compliance with regulatory issues pertaining to distressed freight at ILN or outbase stations.
Every member of the Chemical Emergency Response Team undergoes a comprehensive training program, which includes 36-hours of Ohio Volunteer Firefighter certification training, a minimum of 40-hours OSHA HAZWOPER Technician-level training, National Incident Management System (NIMS) training, and an assortment of industrial and emergency services safety and response programs. All members must pass an annual OSHA physical and fit test, to perform functions using respiratory protection. Several members of the team are also volunteer firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians in local communities. In addition to responding to spills in ABX Air operations, we also provide mutual aid to local communities at the request of fire departments and emergency management agencies.
For more information contact:
Manager
ABX Air Hazardous Materials Department
phone (866) 588-2002
fax (937) 366-3202
e-mail hazmat.hotline@abxair.com
