Questions and Answers
According to DOT, what are hazardous materials?
Products that are capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported.
Who is responsible for hazmat cargo security?
What should be considered in trip planning for hazmat loads? (Select all that apply)
There are ____ hazard classes established by regulations (not counting the category of materials known as ORM-Ds).
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Hazardous materials that present a great degree of risk during transport must be assigned to which packing group?
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What does the shipper use to determine the majority of the shipping information?
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What is the correct basic description for gasoline?
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What does the shippers certification statement certify?
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When shipping paper that includes entries for both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, what must be true of the hazardous materials entries?
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When returning to your parked truck, what should you do?
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When you are on a break and away from your vehicle, what must you do with the shipping papers?
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Federal regulations require that any freight loaded into a transport vehicle must be secured to prevent relative motion.
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Before being offered for transport, most non-bulk packages of hazardous materials must be marked with:
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If more than one label is indicated by the label codes listed in the hazardous materials table, the first one listed is the primary label.
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Where must a materials ID number be displayed?
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What is the proper shipping name of the hazardous material with ID number UN 1446?
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What is the ERG reference number for identification number UN 1446?
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Tires on a placard vehicle must be checked:
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When transporting hazardous materials, you should avoid tunnels, narrow roads, narrow bridges, and heavily populated areas.
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If hazardous materials are slowly leaking from your vehicle, what should you do?
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What seven entries are required on all hazmat shipping papers?
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When packages such as pallets, totes, or super sacks are loaded side by side and then followed by a single pallet, which of the following applies?
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What should you do if you receive incomplete or incorrect hazmat paperwork?
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Refer to the hazardous material label with the proper shipping name of methyl isobutyl ketone. What hazard class or division does the product belong in?
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What placard is required for methyl isobutyl ketone?
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Refer to the hazardous material label with the proper shipping name of methyl isobutyl ketone. What is the identification number?
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When transporting a hazardous material load, you cannot park within how many feet of an open fire?
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According to the segregation table, what should not be loaded or stored together?
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If you discover the freight in your transport vehicle is not properly secured, what should you do?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Overview
- DOT defines hazardous materials as products posing unreasonable risks to health, safety, and property during transport.
Responsibility for Hazmat Security
- Landstar, shippers, and operators are accountable for hazmat cargo security.
Trip Planning for Hazmat Loads
- Plan the quickest route to interstates/highways.
- Ensure the vehicle is fueled and ready for departure.
- Identify rest areas for scheduled breaks.
Hazard Classes and Packing Groups
- There are 9 hazard classes under regulations.
- Hazardous materials with high risk are assigned to Packing Group 1.
Shipping Information
- The hazardous materials table is used for determining shipping details such as proper shipping name, hazard class, and ID number.
- Gasoline is correctly described as "Gasoline 3, UN1203, II."
Shipper's Certification
- The shipper's certification confirms proper classification, description, packaging, labeling, and suitable condition for transport.
Shipping Papers for Hazmat
- When shipping both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, hazardous entries must be listed first and may require special markings (contrast color, X, or RQ).
Safety Measures
- Upon returning to a parked truck, visually scan the area for safety. If trouble is seen, retreat to a well-lit location.
- Always check seals and locks for tampering.
Paperwork and Regulations
- Shipping papers must be placed on the driver's seat or door pouch when away from the vehicle.
- Federal regulations mandate securing freight to prevent relative motion during transport.
Marking and Labeling
- Non-bulk hazardous materials should be marked with ORM-D letters and proper shipping information.
- The primary label is the first listed in the hazardous materials table, with subsidiaries following.
ID Numbers for Bulk Packaging
- An ID number must be displayed on opposing sides of bulk packaging under certain volume conditions and for any quantity of poison gas.
Specific Hazardous Materials
- The proper shipping name for barium nitrate is simply "barium nitrate."
- The ERG reference number for UN 1446 is 141.
Vehicle Checks and Safety
- Tires on placarded vehicles should be inspected before each trip and upon parking.
- Avoid transporting hazardous materials through tunnels, narrow roads, and populated areas.
Emergency Procedures
- If hazardous materials are leaking, move the vehicle off the road and contact emergency services.
- Incomplete or incorrect paperwork must be addressed before vehicle movement.
Required Entries on Hazmat Shipping Papers
- Essential entries for hazmat shipping papers include ID number, proper shipping name, hazard class/division, subsidiary class/division, packing group, total quantity, and emergency response number.
Securement Requirements
- Uniquely loaded single pallets or totes must be secured using dunnage to prevent motion.
- Unsecured loads may result in service violations.
Segregation of Materials
- Corrosive liquids and flammable solids cannot be stored together unless adequately separated to prevent mixing in case of leakage.
Proximity to Open Fire
- When transporting hazardous materials, parking is prohibited within 300 feet of an open fire.
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Description
This quiz covers essential aspects of hazardous materials, including definitions, responsibilities for hazmat security, trip planning, and hazard classes. Test your knowledge on the correct shipping information and the shipper's certification process for hazardous materials transport.
