Where should labels be placed in relation to the proper shipping name, and at what angle?

• A. near the hazard label, 90
• B. on the package edge, 30
• C. near the proper shipping name, 45
• D. beside the hazard label, 60

Answer: (C)

Placing the label near the proper shipping name ties the hazard identification directly to the description of the goods, so anyone inspecting the package quickly associates the warning with what’s inside. The angle of 45 degrees is used to maximize visibility from multiple viewing directions without hiding the label edges or the name, making it easy to read during handling and inspection.

If the label were placed near a hazard label or on an unrelated edge, the connection to the proper shipping name could be missed, delaying recognition of the danger. Angles like 90, 30, or 60 degrees don’t provide the same balanced visibility and can be less legible under common viewing conditions.