Hazardous Materials: Definitions
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What defines "Bulk Packaging" in the context of hazardous materials?

  • Any container with a volume less than 64 cubic feet.
  • Packaging specifically used for transporting non-hazardous materials.
  • A type of packaging used exclusively for liquids.
  • Packaging with a capacity over 119 gallons for liquids, 882 pounds (400 kg) for solids, or 1000 pounds (454 kg) for gases. (correct)

Which document must accompany all hazardous waste shipments in California?

  • Carrier Transport Document
  • Freight Bill of Lading
  • California Hazardous Waste Manifest (correct)
  • Environmental Safety Permit

What is the primary purpose of a "Carboy"?

  • To transport hazardous gases under high pressure.
  • To act as a reusable container for non-hazardous materials.
  • To hold between 5 to 15 gallons of liquid, made of glass, plastic, or metal. (correct)
  • To store and transport small quantities of solids.

Identify the term used for the maximum amount of a hazardous material that can be transported with specific exceptions.

<p>Limited Quantity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a "Cargo Tank"?

<p>A tank primarily for carrying liquids or gases, attached to a vehicle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of "Consignee" in transportation?

<p>The recipient of a shipment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Cryogenic Liquid" refer to?

<p>A refrigerated liquefied gas with a boiling point colder than -130 degrees Fahrenheit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term "Cylinder" in hazardous materials management refers to what?

<p>A pressure vessel designed for pressures higher than 40 psia. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Division" signify in hazardous materials classifications?

<p>A subdivision of a hazard class. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"DOT" is an acronym for which organization?

<p>Department of Transportation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a "Freight Container"?

<p>A reusable container with a volume of 64 cubic feet or more, designed for transportation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a "Fuel Tank" in terms of hazardous materials transportation?

<p>To transport flammable liquids for propulsion of the vehicle to which it is attached. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Hazard Class" in the context of hazardous materials.

<p>The category of hazard assigned to a hazardous material under regulatory definitions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Hazardous Material (HazMat)" signify?

<p>A substance posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the "Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)"?

<p>To regulate the packaging, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an "Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)"?

<p>A rigid or flexible portable packaging, designed for mechanical handling. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The "International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)" primarily concerns which aspect of transportation?

<p>Tax reporting on fuel used by motor vehicles in multiple jurisdictions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Limited Quantity" imply in hazardous material transportation?

<p>The maximum amount of a material that qualifies for certain regulatory exceptions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Marking" in the context of hazardous materials refers to what?

<p>Labels and symbols used to identify the contents and hazards of a package. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "Mixture" in hazardous materials terminology?

<p>A material composed of more than one chemical compound or element. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Nonbulk Packaging" in hazardous materials handling.

<p>Packaging with a capacity of 119 gallons or less for liquids, or 882 pounds or less for solids. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "N.O.S." stand for in hazardous materials management?

<p>Not Otherwise Specified (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The "Outage" or "Ullage" in a tank refers to what?

<p>The amount of space left in a tank to allow for expansion of the contents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an "Overpack" used for in hazardous material shipments?

<p>As an additional layer of protection and handling convenience for one or more packages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "PHMSA" stand for and its role?

<p>Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, regulating pipeline and hazardous material safety. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term "Portable Tank" describes what type of container?

<p>A bulk packaging designed to be moved with mechanical means. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the "Proper Shipping Name"?

<p>It is the name required on documents to describe the hazardous material correctly during transportation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Psi" and its relevance in transportation of hazardous materials.

<p>Psi stands for pounds per square inch, a measure of pressure within containers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the "Public Utilities Commission (PUC)" play in the context of hazardous materials?

<p>It regulates utilities and ensures their safety, which may involve hazardous materials. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Registered hazardous waste transporter" mean?

<p>A person or company authorized by regulatory bodies to transport hazardous waste. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bulk Packaging

Packaging with a capacity over 119 gallons for liquids, 882 pounds for solids, or 1000 pounds for gases.

California Hazardous Waste Manifest

A document that must accompany all hazardous waste shipments in California.

Carboy

A bottle to hold between 5 to 15 gallons of liquid, made of glass, plastic, or metal.

Limited Quantity

The maximum amount of a hazardous material that can be transported with specific exceptions.

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Cargo Tank

A tank primarily for carrying liquids or gases, attached to a vehicle.

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Consignee

The recipient of a shipment.

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Cryogenic Liquid

A refrigerated liquefied gas with a boiling point colder than -130 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Cylinder

A pressure vessel designed for pressures higher than 40 psia.

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Division (Hazmat)

A subdivision of a hazard class.

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DOT

Department of Transportation

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Freight Container

A reusable container with a volume of 64 cubic feet or more, designed for transportation.

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Fuel Tank

To transport flammable liquids for propulsion of the vehicle to which it is attached.

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Hazard Class

The category of hazard assigned to a hazardous material under regulatory definitions.

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Hazardous Material (HazMat)

A substance posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported.

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Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)

To regulate the packaging, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials.

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Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)

A rigid or flexible portable packaging, designed for mechanical handling.

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International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

Tax reporting on fuel used by motor vehicles in multiple jurisdictions.

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Limited Quantity

The maximum amount of a material that qualifies for certain regulatory exceptions.

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Marking (Hazmat)

Labels and symbols used to identify the contents and hazards of a package.

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Mixture (Hazmat)

A material composed of more than one chemical compound or element.

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Nonbulk Packaging

Packaging with a capacity of 119 gallons or less for liquids, or 882 pounds or less for solids.

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N.O.S.

Not Otherwise Specified

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Outage/Ullage

The amount of space left in a tank to allow for expansion of the contents.

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Overpack

As an additional layer of protection and handling convenience for one or more packages.

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PHMSA

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, regulating pipeline and hazardous material safety.

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Portable Tank

A bulk packaging designed to be moved with mechanical means.

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Proper Shipping Name

It is the name required on documents to correctly describe the hazardous material during transportation.

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Psi

Psi stands for pounds per square inch, a measure of pressure within containers.

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Public Utilities Commission (PUC)

It regulates utilities and ensures their safety, which may involve hazardous materials

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Registered hazardous waste transporter

A person or company authorized by regulatory bodies to transport hazardous waste.

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Study Notes

  • "Bulk Packaging" is defined as packaging with a capacity over 119 gallons for liquids, 400 kg (882 pounds) for solids, or 454 kg (1001 pounds) for gases.
  • All hazardous waste shipments in California must be accompanied by a California Hazardous Waste Manifest.
  • A "Carboy" is a container designed to hold between 5 to 15 gallons of liquid, and is typically made of glass, plastic, or metal.
  • "Limited Quantity" refers to the maximum amount of a hazardous material that can be transported with specific exceptions.
  • A "Cargo Tank" is a tank that is designed for carrying liquids or gases, and is typically attached to a vehicle.
  • The "Consignee" in transportation is the recipient of a shipment.
  • "Cryogenic Liquid" refers to a refrigerated liquefied gas with a boiling point colder than -130 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • A "Cylinder" in hazardous materials management is a pressure vessel designed for pressures higher than 40 psia (pounds per square inch absolute).
  • "Division" in hazardous materials classifications signifies a subdivision of a hazard class.
  • "DOT" is an acronym for the Department of Transportation.
  • A "Freight Container" is characterized as a reusable container with a volume of 64 cubic feet or more, designed for transportation.
  • A "Fuel Tank" is designed to transport flammable liquids for propulsion of the vehicle it is attached to.
  • "Hazard Class" is the category of hazard assigned to a hazardous material under regulatory definitions.
  • "Hazardous Material (HazMat)" signifies a substance posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported.
  • The "Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)" regulate the packaging, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
  • An "Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)" is a rigid or flexible portable packaging designed for mechanical handling.
  • The "International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)" primarily concerns tax reporting on fuel used by motor vehicles in multiple jurisdictions.
  • "Limited Quantity" implies the maximum amount of a material that qualifies for certain regulatory exceptions in hazardous material transportation.
  • "Marking" refers to the labels and symbols used to identify the contents and hazards of a package.
  • A "Mixture" is a material composed of more than one chemical compound or element.
  • "Nonbulk Packaging" is packaging with a capacity of 119 gallons or less for liquids, or 882 pounds or less for solids.
  • "N.O.S." stands for Not Otherwise Specified.
  • The "Outage" or "Ullage" in a tank refers to the amount of space left in a tank to allow for expansion of the contents.
  • An "Overpack" is used as an additional layer of protection and handling convenience for one or more packages in hazardous material shipments.
  • "PHMSA" stands for Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which regulates pipeline and hazardous material safety.
  • A "Portable Tank" describes a bulk packaging designed to be moved with mechanical means.
  • The "Proper Shipping Name" is the name required on documents to correctly describe the hazardous material during transportation.
  • "Psi" stands for pounds per square inch, and is a measure of pressure within containers.
  • The "Public Utilities Commission (PUC)" regulates utilities and ensures their safety, which may involve hazardous materials.
  • A "Registered hazardous waste transporter" is a person or company authorized by regulatory bodies to transport hazardous waste.

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Key definitions in hazardous materials management including bulk packaging, carboys, limited quantity, cargo tanks, consignee, cryogenic liquid, and cylinders. Also includes information about California's hazardous waste manifest requirements.

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