CFR 129 - Retention of DOT Markings, Placards and Labels

On July 19, 1994, Federal OSHA promulgated a new occupational safety and health standard for General Industry, Construction, Agriculture, Shipyard Employment and Marine Terminals. This final rule, Retention of DOT Markings, Placards and Labels, becomes effective on the federal level on October 17, 1994 (Federal Register). This standard requires employers to retain Department of Transportation labeling on packages, freight containers, motor vehicles, rail freight cars, or transport vehicles containing hazardous materials until the packaging is sufficiently cleaned of residue and purged of vapors to remove any potential hazards.

This final rules at 29 CFR 1910, 1915, 1917, 1926 and 1928 were adopted verbatim in North Carolina by the Commissioner of Labor with an effective date of November 1, 1994.