Which is a requirement of the shipping paper certification with respect to material handling?

• A. The material offered was properly classified, labeled, placarded and prepared for transport
• B. The carrier's signature is required
• C. The shipment must be delivered within 24 hours
• D. The route must be specified

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is that the shipper’s certification on the shipping paper is a formal declaration that the hazardous material has been properly classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled, and is in proper condition for transport, including any required placarding. This ensures anyone handling or transporting the load has accurate, compliant information about what is being shipped and how it’s prepared, which directly supports safe handling and regulatory compliance.

The other items aren’t part of that certification: the carrier’s signature isn’t required as part of the shipper’s certification, delivery speed isn’t a shipping-paper certification requirement, and route specification isn’t what the certification verifies.