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A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the package.
True
The carrier determines the product's I.D. number, hazard class, packing group, and then sends products from one place to another by truck, rail, vessel, or airplane.
False
Shippers package in order to contain the material.
True
Non-hazardous materials cannot be described by hazard class words or identification numbers in some situations.
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Shippers put rectangular shaped hazard warning labels on most hazardous material packages.
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Shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests are all shipping papers.
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If the word (Dangerous) appears on the shipping paper or package, the rules require the display of the poison inhalation hazard or poison gas placards even in small amounts.
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The floor liner required for division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A should be stainless steel.
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Hazmat listed on shipping papers with other non-hazardous products should be marked with an X or RQ in the HM column.
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You must never smoke around explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, and flammable liquids.
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Trailers with placards and dual tires should be checked every 3 hours or 150 miles.
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A shipper's certification is a certificate that the shipper sends to the manufacturer.
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You can find the emergency response telephone number associated with a load of hazmat on the package labels.
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If a diamond label will not fit on the package it is okay for the shippers to put a tag securely attached to the package.
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A shipper's certification appears on the original shipping paper.
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A shipment described on the (Hazardous Waste Manifest) may only be delivered to another registered carrier or treatment facility, which then signs the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest giving you a copy which you must keep.
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Portable tanks are bulk containers which are permanently attached to a vehicle.
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A transport index is used to determine the amount of Class 7 Radioactive Materials that can be loaded in a single vehicle.
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Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are Poison Gas 2.3, Dangerous When Wet 4.3, Explosives 1.3, Explosives 1.2, Explosives 1.1.
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Drivers placard their vehicle to minimize the risk.
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You must not park within 500 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or building with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B Explosives.
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You must carry a (B-C) fire extinguisher with placarded vehicles.
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A safe haven is an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with radioactive materials.
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You can park no closer than 2 feet to the travelled part of the roadway with Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B.
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A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the shipping papers and on the package.
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An Emergency Response Guide, or ERG, is a guide explaining what hazardous materials can be hauled together in the same vehicle.
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Shippers package in order to distribute the material.
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You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials in a pouch on the driver's door, in clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened while driving, and on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle.
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Shippers put square shaped hazard warning labels on most hazardous material packages.
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Identification
- Hazardous materials identification number must be displayed on the package and shipping papers.
- Shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests are classified as shipping papers.
Shippers and Carriers Responsibilities
- Shippers are responsible for packaging to ensure containment.
- Carriers do not determine the product's identification number or hazard classification.
Labeling and Marking
- Non-hazardous materials can be described with hazard class words or identification numbers in specific situations.
- Rectangular hazard warning labels are not standard for most packages; labels vary.
- Hazmat listed with non-hazardous products on shipping papers must be marked accordingly with an X or RQ.
Safety Regulations
- No smoking is permitted around explosives, flammable gases, solids, and liquids.
- Vehicle trailers with hazardous materials placards and dual tires should be checked for safety at regular intervals.
Documentation and Certification
- A shippers certification does not go directly to manufacturers; it is included with the shipping documents.
- Emergency response telephone numbers for hazardous materials are not found on package labels; they are usually listed elsewhere.
Placarding and Parking Regulations
- A diamond label can be substituted with a securely attached tag if it's too large for the package.
- Specific parking regulations exist near bridges, tunnels, or buildings regarding explosive materials.
- Vehicles transporting certain hazards require the presence of a B-C fire extinguisher.
Hazardous Waste Management
- A shipment detailed in the Hazardous Waste Manifest can only be delivered to registered carriers or treatment facilities, which must sign the document.
Transport Index and Hazard Classes
- Transport indexes are crucial for determining the allowable quantity of Class 7 Radioactive Materials in vehicles.
- Five hazard classes necessitate placarding regardless of the amount transported.
Miscellaneous Facts
- A safe haven does not refer to parking for vehicles loaded with radioactive materials.
- Hazmat packaging must ensure the materials are suitably contained for distribution, and special precautions are needed during handling and storage.
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