Criminal penalties for non-compliance with the HMR may be issued to which parties?

• A. HazMat Employer only
• B. Employee(s) only
• C. HazMat Employer, Employee(s) or Both
• D. Government agencies

Answer: (C)

Criminal penalties under the HazMat Regulations can apply to both the employer and the individual worker, and they can apply to either one or both depending on who violated and how. If an employee knowingly violates requirements—such as improperly labeling, packaging, documenting, or handling hazardous materials—that person can be charged. If an employer fails to provide proper training, oversight, or enforces procedures that permit noncompliance, the employer can be charged as well. When a violation results from or is tolerated by the organization, penalties can go to the company; when it results from an individual’s deliberate actions, penalties can go to the individual. Government agencies aren’t the targets of these penalties in this context.