HazMat Endorsement Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which one of these choices is not one of the three lists used to find out if a material is regulated as hazardous?

EPA Dangerous Materials List (correct)

NIOSH Pocket Guide

IMDG Code

DOT Hazardous Materials Table

Drivers of placarded vehicles transporting hazardous materials must stop to feet from the nearest rail of a railroad.

15 to 20

How many identical placards is a vehicle hauling hazardous materials required to display and where?

Four (4), one on the front, one on the back, and one on each side of the vehicle

How many different type placards are there showing DOT specifications?

31 Signup and view all the answers

At what time is it required for the driver to have an approved gas mask on hand?

Any vehicle carrying chlorine Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape and size of a placard?

10 3/4 inch square or diamond Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended that when hauling a load of explosives a or b to use the fusees instead of the warning triangles if in an emergency or breakdown situation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Whenever your vehicle is placarded, do not drive near open fires unless you

Can safely pass the fire without stopping Signup and view all the answers

If you are in an accident involving hazardous materials, you should:

Keep all people far away and upwind of the accident. Signup and view all the answers

The hazardous waste manifest should be

Tabbed differently and kept on top of all other paperwork Signup and view all the answers

If a materials class is the word 'forbidden', what kinds of materials are you still allowed to haul?

Nothing, you can't haul a forbidden cargo Signup and view all the answers

The driver must also carry on his person at all times a dated certificate signed by the employer. This certificate must also be updated every

2 years Signup and view all the answers

Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

In boxes that will keep them from turning over, loaded into racks attached to the vehicle, loaded in an upright or horizontal position Signup and view all the answers

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

A U.L. rating of 10 B/C or above Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

The shipper Signup and view all the answers

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

Any more than safety required Signup and view all the answers

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

Poisons Signup and view all the answers

The transport index of a radioactive material:

Tells the degree of control needed during transportation. Signup and view all the answers

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

A placarded cargo tank. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting Class A or B explosives?

The written route plan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

A bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What placard must be used with an inhalation hazard load?

Poison Signup and view all the answers

A safe haven is one place you can leave a vehicle unattended that is hauling explosives. What is the best description of a safe haven?

Any property that has been government approved for this use. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is one of the three keys to identify which placard to use?

Materials hazard class and amount being shipped Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to ground the trailer?

When filling or unloading any flammable liquid tank. Ground must be maintained until filling hole is properly closed. Signup and view all the answers

You may not park a vehicle carrying hazardous materials within ____ feet of an open fire.

300 Signup and view all the answers

With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly. If your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

Explosives A and B Signup and view all the answers

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver license. When can you legally haul hazardous materials?

Never Signup and view all the answers

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the ID number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

The proper shipping name Signup and view all the answers

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be

At the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow. Signup and view all the answers

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

2 years Signup and view all the answers

An 'A/W' in the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

This material is only restricted when shipped by air and/or water. Signup and view all the answers

How many different hazard classes are there?

9 Signup and view all the answers

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means

It is not the proper shipping name - those in roman type above it are Signup and view all the answers

Column 1 (symbols) the 'I' means:

International transportation Signup and view all the answers

When hauling explosives 1.1 & 1.3; which placard do you use?

Explosives 1.1 Signup and view all the answers

When a spill occurs of an 'RQ' substance the carrier has within ______ to report the spill.

15 days Signup and view all the answers

Column 1 (symbols) the '+' sign means:

The proper shipping name without regard whether the material meets the definition of that class. Signup and view all the answers

You have loaded a hazardous material into a cargo tank. What must you do before you move the vehicle?

Close all manholes and valves. Be sure they are free of leaks. Signup and view all the answers

A properly prepared uniform hazardous waste manifest:

Must be signed and carried by anyone transporting a hazardous waste. Signup and view all the answers

One of these shipping paper descriptions for a hazardous material is in the right order. Which one is it?

Hydrogen bromide, non flammable gas, UN 1048 Signup and view all the answers

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

More than 110 gallons Signup and view all the answers

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

Look at the shipping papers. Signup and view all the answers

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

Prevent smoking and keep open flames away, and keep people away and warn them of the danger. Signup and view all the answers

Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

Reflective triangles Signup and view all the answers

Column 1 (symbols) the 'D' sign means:

Domestic transportation Signup and view all the answers

A hazard class name or ID number may not be used to describe a:

Non hazardous material Signup and view all the answers

When hauling hazardous materials, you must stop your vehicle and check any dual tires at least once every ___. Whichever is less.

2 hours or 100 miles Signup and view all the answers

If there is an 'RQ' before or after the item description on the shipping paper, it means the:

Carrier must report any spill of this material. Signup and view all the answers

Carriers must give each driver who transports Class A or B explosives:

A copy of FMCSR Part 397 Signup and view all the answers

A railroad crossing is ahead of you and you are hauling hazardous material. When you stop for the crossing, you can stop as far away as ____ feet from the nearest rail.

50 Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place?

The driver Signup and view all the answers

You find an overheated tire during an enroute inspection. If you are hauling hazardous materials, you must:

Remove the tire and place it a safe distance from the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

The intent of hazardous materials regulations is to ensure safety, to contain the material, and

To communicate the risk Signup and view all the answers

The total transport index of all radioactive material packages in a single vehicle must not exceed ____

50 Signup and view all the answers

You are going to be hauling hazardous materials over a route you do not know well. When should you check the route and get the permits needed for the trip?

Before starting the trip Signup and view all the answers

Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater/air conditioner unit?

Flammable liquids, flammable gas, and explosives Signup and view all the answers

What is the only exception to certification by a shipper?

When the shipper is a private carrier of his own product. Signup and view all the answers

A truck carrying explosives has crashed with another vehicle. You should not pull them apart until.

The explosives have been placed at least 200 feet away from the vehicles and occupied buildings. Signup and view all the answers

When handling packages of explosives, you must:

Never use hooks or other metal tools. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following choices is a hazard class you are not allowed to smoke around?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for finding out what permits or special routes you will need to haul hazardous materials?

The driver Signup and view all the answers

If an 'X' or 'RQ' is in the 'HM' column of a shipping paper entry, the:

Shipment is regulated by hazardous material regulations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following, if required, must the shipper put on the package?

The required label, the hazardous materials shipping name and identification number, and the name and address of shipper or consignee Signup and view all the answers

You are hauling hazardous materials and you find that one of your tires is leaking. You must:

Stop at the nearest safe place and fix it Signup and view all the answers

Shipping papers must always be kept in one place when driving with hazardous materials. Where when wearing your seat belt?

Within reach at all times, and in a pouch on the driver's door. Signup and view all the answers

A vehicle contains 500 pounds each of explosives A and B, you must use:

"Explosives A" placards Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for checking to be sure the shipper correctly named, labeled, and marked a hazardous materials shipment?

The carrier Signup and view all the answers

The shipper's package hazardous materials, they must certify that this was done according to the regulations. The only exception is when:

The shipper is a private carrier carrying his or her own product. Signup and view all the answers

The name and EPA registration numbers of the shippers, carriers and destination must appear on

Hazardous waste manifests Signup and view all the answers

What are placards?

Diamond shaped warning signs placed on vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When carrying class 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, you must

Have a written route plan. Signup and view all the answers

The hazardous materials regulations are intended to do what?

To contain the material, communicate the risk, and assure safe drivers and equipment. Signup and view all the answers

When transporting hazardous materials, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the driver?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When transporting hazardous materials, what are the responsibilities of the driver?

The driver is responsible for refusing leaking packages, ensuring that the shipper has properly marked the materials, and safely transporting the materials without delay. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates the order in which information must be shown in the description area of a shipping paper?

Identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group Signup and view all the answers

Diamond shaped warning labels must be placed on hazardous materials packages. If the package can't accommodate a label?

The label must be put on a tag that is securely attached to the package. Signup and view all the answers

Where should placards be displayed if you are required to use them?

On both ends and both sides of the vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

If a 'W' appears in column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, what does it indicate about the hazardous material?

Only applies when the material is being transported by water. Signup and view all the answers

How is the Hazardous Materials Table ordered?

Alphabetical order by the proper shipping name. Signup and view all the answers

Where must the identification number of a hazardous material appear?

The package and the shipping paper. Signup and view all the answers

What is the shipper's certification?

The shipper certifies that the shipment has been prepared according to the applicable rules. Signup and view all the answers

You are asked to transport a package that is properly marked and has a signed shipper's certification, but you notice the package is leaking. You should

Refuse the shipment. Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railroad crossing at which you are required to stop, where should you stop?

15 to 20 feet before the nearest rail. Signup and view all the answers

You must stop at a railroad crossing if your vehicle

Has any placard, carries any amount of chlorine, or has cargo tanks (whether they are loaded or empty). Signup and view all the answers

To decide which placards to use, you need to know the hazard class, the amount shipped and

The total weight of all classes of hazardous materials in your vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

If you have someone attending a placarded vehicle that is parked, that person should

Be in the vehicle and awake or within 100 feet of the vehicle and have it within clear view; be aware of the hazards of the materials being transported; know what to do. Signup and view all the answers

When transporting materials from placard Table 1 (explosives, poisonous gases etc.), which rule applies?

Placard required for any amount. A placard is required for any amount of Table 1 materials. Table 2 materials are not required to be placarded if the amount is less than 1,001 pounds. Signup and view all the answers

When you are transporting hazardous materials, the following smoking regulations apply:

You should not allow smoking within 25 feet of any vehicle carrying Class 1 (Explosives), Class 2.1 (Flammable Gases), Class 3 (Flammable Liquids), Class 4 (Flammable Solids), or Class 5 (Oxidizers). Signup and view all the answers

If you are transporting Class 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, you must have a placard if they exceed

Any amount. Signup and view all the answers

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

None, you cannot load these materials together. Signup and view all the answers

Class 1

Explosives Signup and view all the answers

Class 2

Gases Signup and view all the answers

Class 3

Flammable and Combustible Liquids Signup and view all the answers

Class 4

Flammable Solids Signup and view all the answers

Class 5

Oxidizing Signup and view all the answers

Class 6

Toxic and infectious substances Signup and view all the answers

Class 7

Radioactive materials Signup and view all the answers

Class 8

Corrosives Signup and view all the answers

Class 9

Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General HazMat Regulations

Three primary lists exist to classify hazardous materials: DOT Hazardous Materials Table, EPA list, and IATA Dangerous Goods list.
Drivers of placarded vehicles must stop 15 to 20 feet from railroad tracks when transporting hazardous materials.
Vehicles must display four identical placards: front, back, and both sides.

Placards and Signage

DOT specifications have 31 different types of placards.
Placards must be 10 3/4 inches square or in a diamond shape.
For inhalation hazards, the "poison" placard must be used.
Combine explosive classes (like 1.1 and 1.3) require specific placarding based on the materials being transported.

Safety Equipment and Operations

Approved gas masks are required for any vehicle carrying chlorine.
A U.L. rating of 10 B/C or above fire extinguisher is mandatory in the power unit of a placarded vehicle.
When fueling a placarded vehicle, one person must be at the nozzle to control the fuel flow.

Emergency Protocols

In the event of an accident involving hazardous materials, evacuation and keeping people far away and upwind is essential.
Reflective triangles are appropriate signals for warning of a stopped vehicle with explosives.
If there is a spill of an "RQ" substance, it must be reported within 15 days.

Shipping Papers and Documentation

Shipping papers must list: identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group in that order.
The proper shipping name must appear first on shipping papers for hazardous materials.
A dated certificate from the employer must be carried by the driver and updated every two years.
Hazardous waste manifests need to be tabbed differently and kept on top of the paperwork.

Packaging and Loading Guidelines

Cylinders containing compressed gases require specific loading conditions to prevent turning over.
Explosives should not share trailers with heaters or air conditioning units due to safety hazards.
If a package is leaking, a driver must refuse the shipment even if it has a signed certificate.

Hazard Classifications

There are nine hazard classes, including explosives, flammable liquids, gases, oxidizers, toxic substances, radioactive materials, corrosives, and miscellaneous hazardous materials.
Class 1 refers to explosives, while Class 2 is for gases, including flammable gases.
Class 3 is designated for flammable and combustible liquids, while Class 4 encompasses flammable solids.

Driver Responsibilities

Drivers must undergo training every two years to remain compliant with hazardous materials regulations.
The driver is responsible for the safe transport of materials, checking that shippers have correctly labeled hazardous material shipments.
Smoking regulations prohibit smoking near transporting hazardous materials; specific distances vary by class.

Special Considerations

No vehicle transporting hazardous materials can stop within 300 feet of an open fire.
Class A and B explosives cannot be transported in combination vehicles with placarded cargo tanks.
A vehicle with placarded materials must be grounded when filling or unloading flammable liquids.

Transportation Permits and Routes

The driver is responsible for understanding and acquiring necessary permits for transporting hazardous materials along specified routes.
Unsafe conditions, such as overheated tires, must be addressed immediately, including the safe removal of the tire from the vicinity of the vehicle.

Packaging and Labeling

Proper packaging and labeling of hazardous materials are crucial; shippers must ensure compliance, with exceptions only when shipping their products.

Miscellaneous Guidelines

A vehicle carrying explosives must not be moved more than necessary if there is a spill.
Two or more hazardous materials with conflicting requirements cannot be transported together.
Drivers must keep shipping papers accessible while driving, especially when wearing a seatbelt.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on hazardous materials regulations. These flashcards cover critical information for drivers, shippers, and carriers regarding the handling of hazardous materials. Prepare effectively for your HazMat endorsement exam!