Section III. INSPECTION - TM-750-245-40082

TM 750-245-4

permanently calibrated, reacts quickly to humidity

when required.

Externally mounted color change

indicators, unless otherwise specified, shall conform to

change, and is used for determining relative humidity

within rigid containers and flexible water-vapor-proof

specification entitled "Indicator, Humidity, Plug Color

Change. This indicator is a metal, plug type which is

barriers.

Section III. INSPECTION

11-7. General

At this level, a 100 percent inspection is desirable. The

procedures used may be a compilation of checklists,

routing cards, inspection sheets, test procedures, or

other documents normally used to define operations.

11-8. Inspection Points

The following points are based upon the assumption that

the inspector will have at hand all necessary documents

covering packaging and packing. These points are in

addition to regular inspection procedures, such as

accountability, dimensional checks, etc.

a. Are the containers or packaging materials in

contact with the item chemically nonreactive to the

hazardous material(s)?

b. Is movement within the container prevented or

controlled by shock mount systems?

c. Does the identity of the item check with the

shipping instructions and bill of lading?

d. Are the contents (if more than one item)

compatible with no inert parts separately packaged?

e. Does the container qualify under the applicable

requirements?

f. Is the shipping container closed in conformance

with applicable requirements?

g. Are unit or intermediate container, net and gross

weight, or volume within the limits allowed?

h. In addition to other required markings, is the

proper shipping name shown exactly?

i. Are other required precautionary markings

shown correctly?

j. Are the proper labels affixed, as required by the

applicable tariff?

k. Does an empty container have obliterated

explosive and hazardous markings, proper shipping

names, and any explosive or hazardous label covered

with the "EMPTY" label?

I. Is the classification of the material valid and

correct?

m. Is the container authorized for this material

correct for volume, weight, mode of transportation?

n. Is the container marked with one of the

following: DOT specification, Government specification,

BA number?

o. Do drums have DOT or military specification

inspection schedule maintained?

Figure 11-3. Deficiencies

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