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Shippers package in order to (blank) the risk.
contain
Driver placard their vehicles to (blank) the risk.
communicate
What three things do you need to know to decide which placards (if any) you need?
hazard class of materials, amount of hazmat shipped, total weight of all classes of hazmat in the vehicle
A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the (blank) and on the (blank).
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Where must you keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials?
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Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?
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Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater/air conditioner unit?
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Should the floor liner required for division 1.1 or 1.2 materials be stainless steel?
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At the shipper's dock, you're given a paper of 100 cartons of battery acid. You already have 100 pounds of dry silver cyanide on board. What precautions do you have to take?
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Name a hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle.
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What are cargo tanks?
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How is a portable tank different from a cargo tank?
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Your engine runs a pump used during the delivery of compressed gas. Should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?
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If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how often should you check the tires?
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What is safe haven?
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How close to the traveled part of the roadway can you park with division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?
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How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building with the same load?
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What type of fire extinguisher must placarded vehicles carry?
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You're hauling 100 pounds of division 4.3 materials. Do you need to stop before a railroad-highway crossing?
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At a rest area, you discover your hazardous materials shipments slowly leaking from the vehicle. There is no phone around. What should you do?
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What is the emergency response guide (ERG)?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Transportation
- Shippers package to contain the risk associated with hazardous materials.
- Drivers communicate risks by placing placards on their vehicles.
Placarding Requirements
- Know the hazard class of materials, amount of hazmat shipped, and total weight of all classes of hazmat in the vehicle to determine necessary placards.
Identification Numbers
- A hazardous materials identification number must appear on shipping papers and the package, including cargo tanks and bulk packaging.
Location of Shipping Papers
- Shipping papers describing hazardous materials should be kept in the driver's door pouch, within reach while driving, or on the driver’s seat when out of the vehicle.
Smoking Restrictions
- Smoking is prohibited around hazard classes 1, 2.1, 3, 4, and 5.
Loading Restrictions
- Classes 1, 4, and 5 should not be loaded in a trailer with a heater or air conditioner unit.
Floor Liner Specifications
- The floor liner required for division 1.1 or 1.2 materials does not need to be stainless steel.
Safe Loading Practices
- Cannot load battery acid (100 cartons) with dry silver cyanide (100 pounds) in the same vehicle.
Transport Indexes
- Class 7 radioactive materials use transport indexes to determine permissible loading amounts in a single vehicle.
Cargo Tanks
- Cargo tanks are bulk packaging that are permanently attached to a vehicle.
Portable Tanks
- Portable tanks allow loading/unloading of products while off the vehicle. They must show the lessee's or owner's name and display contents on two opposite sides.
Engine Operation During Deliveries
- The engine should be turned off before unhooking hoses for the delivery of compressed gas.
Tire Inspection
- Check dual tires of a placarded trailer at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
Safe Haven Definition
- A safe haven is an approved area for parking unattended vehicles with explosives.
Parking Regulations
- Park with division 1.2 or 1.3 materials at least 5 feet away from the traveled part of the roadway.
- Maintain a distance of 300 feet from bridges, tunnels, or buildings with the same load.
Fire Extinguisher Requirements
- Placarded vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher with a UL rating of 10 B:C or more.
Railroad-Hwy Crossing Requirement
- A stop is required before a railroad-highway crossing when hauling 100 pounds of division 4.3 materials.
Spillage Protocol
- If hazardous materials are leaking from a vehicle at a rest area, secure the area and send someone for help.
Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
- The ERG serves as a guidebook for first responders on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials incidents.
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Test your knowledge on hazardous materials and their transportation. This quiz covers essential terms and definitions related to risk mitigation and placarding in hazmat shipping. Perfect for those studying logistics or safety protocols.
