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What are the Hazard Classes? (Select all that apply)
How many divisions does the Explosives Hazard Class have?
6
How many divisions does the Compressed Gases Hazard Class have?
3
How many divisions does the Flammable Liquids Hazard Class have?
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How many divisions does the Flammable Solids Hazard Class have?
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How many divisions does the Oxidizers Hazard Class have?
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How many divisions does the Poisons Hazard Class have?
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How many divisions does the Radioactive Hazard Class have?
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How many divisions does the Corrosives Hazard Class have?
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How many divisions does the Miscellaneous Hazard Class have?
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What are the 3 types of stress?
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What four things does a pipeline marker need to have on it?
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What are the 6 divisions of class 1 hazards?
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Materials that have a flashpoint of 140 degrees F and below are considered what?
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Material having a specific gravity greater than 0.002 microcurie per gram would fall under what hazard class?
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Sulfuric Acid belongs to which hazard class?
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Any material that has an anesthetic, noxious, or other similar property is what?
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This placard represents substances in which hazard class and division?
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IAW the DOT placarding system, hazardous materials are grouped according to?
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Any substance or article, including a device that is designed to function by explosion is considered what?
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EPA term for chemical that must be reported to the appropriate authorities if released above the threshold reporting quantity?
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A liquid or solid that, even in small quantities and without an external ignition source, can ignite within 5 minutes after coming into contact with air?
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Detonates only partially or deflagrates slowly, with medium to no effect when heated under confinement?
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An oxidizer is a material that may cause or enhance combustion by yielding oxygen.
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All of the following are typical occupancies and locations where hazardous materials are stored, except?
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Pipeline markers are metal signs placed adjacent to the right-of-ways.
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Which entry would not be found on shipping papers?
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During an emergency, responders can get shipping papers from the shipper / manufacturer through CHEMTREC.
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The NFPA 704 will provide responders the name of the material.
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Which of the following is not one of the awareness level definitions?
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What is the major hazard of hazard class 2?
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Cobalt, Uranium, Hexafluoride, and Yellow Cake all fall under which hazard class?
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Anthrax, Botulism, Rabies, Tetanus, Polio, and other viruses all fall under which hazard class?
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Explosive squib devices are an example of which hazard class and division?
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All cryogenic containers are designed to keep the product inside at a temperature of _____ and below?
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If you were given the name of a chemical that was involved in a hazmat incident, what color pages would you turn to in the ERG to get more information on the chemical?
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Cyanogen Chloride (CK), Chlorine, Anhydrous Hydrogen, and Arsine all fall under which hazard class and division?
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Tear gas, Carbon Tetrachloride, and Hydrocyanic Acid all fall under which hazard class and division?
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As an awareness level responder, what number would you call if you were needing to report an incident and request assistance?
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Hazardous material incidents differ from other types of emergencies in all of the following ways, except?
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What are the 5 types of breaches?
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What is the RCRA?
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What does the RCRA do?
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What is NFPA Standard 1072?
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What is NFPA Standard 472?
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Name the definition: Defined by NFPA 1072, Matter (solid, liquid, or gas) or energy that when released is capable of creating harm to people, property, and the environment.
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Name the definition: The US DOT uses the term to cover 9 hazard classes.
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Name the definition: EPA uses the term for chemical that, if released into the environment above a certain amount, must be reported.
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Name the definition: EPA uses this term for chemicals that must be reported to the appropriate authorities if released above the threshold reporting quantity.
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Name the definition: The EPA uses this term for chemicals whose total emission or release must be reported annually by owner and operators of certain facilities.
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The EPA uses this term for chemicals that are regulated under the Resource, Conservation, and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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OSHA uses this term to denote any chemical that would be a risk to employees if they were exposed in the workplace.
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In the UN model codes and regulations, hazardous materials are called what?
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OSHA uses this term for those chemicals that fall under the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.119.
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What are Highly Hazardous Chemicals?
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What are hazard placards?
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Definition of Other Regulated Materials (ORM-D)
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Examples of ORM-D
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Does ORM-D utilize hazard placards or just labels?
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Who maintains Emergency Response Plan and SOP?
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Examples of Bulk Packaging
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Examples of non-bulk packaging
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What are the most common pressure containers?
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Liquid containers do not hold contents that have a variety of hazards.
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Types of Radioactive Containers
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Type of RAM used for high-activity materials transported by aircraft.
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RAM shipment container that retains and protects during normal transportation activities.
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Type of Radiation Container that is used to only transport material with extremely low levels of radioactivity that present no risk to the public or environment.
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Type of radioactive container that must demonstrate the ability to withstand tests simulating normal shipping conditions and severe accident conditions.
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What type of packages are placards designed for?
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What type of packages are labels designed for?
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What does it mean when there is more than one placard present on a bulk container?
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What is the 'Dangerous' placard used for?
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Most labels for the 9 hazards classes and their subdivisions are essentially the same as placarding counterparts.
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What is class 1, Division 1 of the Military materials marking system?
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What is class 1, Division 2 of the Military materials marking system?
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What is class 1, Division 3 of the Military materials marking system?
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What is class 1, Division 4 of the Military materials marking system?
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What does OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) require?
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What do the 4 colors on the NFPA 704 Represent?
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Where is the NFPA 704 placards found?
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What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)?
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4 ways that Hazmat can enter the body
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3 mechanisms of harm
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3 steps of isolation at a Hazmat incident
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Personnel and Responders must be trained to use the communication equipment assigned to them in accordance with policies and procedures.
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4 Types of shipping papers
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Where are the shipping papers located on a truck?
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Where are the shipping papers located in a train car?
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Where are the shipping papers located on a ship?
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Where are the shipping papers located on a plane?
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Define hazard class 9.
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Major hazard of class 1 (Explosives)
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Major hazard of class 2 (Gases)
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Major hazard of class 3 (Flammable and combustible liquids)
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Major hazard of class 4 (Flammable solids and reactive liquids and solids)
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Major hazards of class 5 (Oxidizers and organic peroxides)
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Major hazards of class 6 (Poisons, Poison inhalation hazards, and infectious diseases)
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Major hazards of class 8 (Corrosives)
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Major hazards of class 7 (Radioactives)
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Study Notes
Hazard Classes Overview
- Hazard classes are categorized as follows:
- Explosives, Compressed Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizers, Poisons, Radioactive materials, Corrosives, Miscellaneous materials.
- ORM-D indicates materials with limited transportation hazards.
- Forbidden materials cannot be transported.
Divisions of Hazard Classes
- Explosives (Class 1) has 6 divisions.
- Compressed Gases (Class 2) has 3 divisions.
- Flammable Liquids (Class 3) has 2 divisions.
- Flammable Solids (Class 4) has 3 divisions.
- Oxidizers (Class 5) has 2 divisions.
- Poisons (Class 6) has 2 divisions.
- Radioactive (Class 7), Corrosives (Class 8), and Miscellaneous (Class 9) have 0 divisions.
Types of Stress
- Stress types include Thermal, Mechanical, and Chemical.
Pipeline Markers
- Must indicate Product, Owner, Emergency number, and Signal word.
Class Definitions with Major Hazards
- Class 1 (Explosives) hazards include mass detonation and fragmentation.
- Class 2 (Gases) hazards include BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions).
- Class 3 (Flammable Liquids) hazards involve burns and toxicity.
- Class 4 (Flammable Solids) hazards consist of spontaneous combustion.
- Class 5 (Oxidizers) hazards intensify fire and may cause unstable reactions.
- Class 6 (Poisons) hazards relate to toxicity and infectious diseases.
- Class 7 (Radioactives) hazards include radioactive burns.
- Class 8 (Corrosives) hazards involve skin damage.
- Class 9 (Miscellaneous) presents unspecified transportation hazards.
Specific Hazardous Materials
- Sulfuric Acid is classified as a Class 8 Corrosive.
- Anthrax and other viruses are classified under Class 6 (Poisons).
- Cobalt, Uranium, and Hexafluoride are classified as Class 7 (Radioactive).
Emergency Response
- Responders should secure the area, identify HAZMAT presence, avoid entry into the hot zone, provide personal protection, and call trained personnel.
- For emergencies, contact 911.
- Use CHEMTREC for shipping papers during incidents.
Hazard Identification and Communication
- NFPA 704 standard uses a color-coded system: Blue (Health), Red (Flammability), Yellow (Instability), and White (Special Hazards).
- US DOT categorizes hazardous materials and shipping papers include Hazard Class, Proper Shipping Name, and Packing group.
Regulatory Standards
- RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) governs waste handling.
- OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires hazard identification in workplaces.
- GHS (Globally Harmonized System) standardizes chemical classification criteria.
Containers and Packaging
- Packaging types include Bulk (e.g., cargo tanks, railcars) and non-bulk (e.g., drums, boxes).
- Types of Radioactive Containers include Excepted, Industrial, Type A, Type B, and Type C.
Breaches and Hazmat Entry Points
- Breach types include disintegration, cracking, closures opening, punctures, and splits/tears.
- Hazmat can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection/contact.
Hazardous Wastes and Substances
- Hazardous materials are substances that can cause harm to people or the environment when released.
- Extremely Hazardous Substances require reporting if released above a certain quantity.
Miscellaneous
- ORM-D materials do not use hazard placards, only labels.
- Shipping papers must be accessible in designated locations, including vehicle cabs, train crew areas, and plane cockpits.
- If placards on a bulk container show multiple hazards, it indicates more than one hazard is present.
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This quiz explores key concepts related to hazardous materials awareness, focusing on various hazard classes and their characteristics. It includes definitions and categorizations of different types of hazards, such as explosives and poisons. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of hazardous material safety.