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How is a portable tank different from a cargo tank?
How is a portable tank different from a cargo tank?
Portable tanks are bulk containers which are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater or air conditioner unit?
Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater or air conditioner unit?
What shape are the hazard warning labels that shippers put on most hazardous material packages?
What shape are the hazard warning labels that shippers put on most hazardous material packages?
Diamond shaped.
A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the ________ and on the __________.
A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the ________ and on the __________.
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A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _________ carrier or treatment facility, which then signs the _________ giving you a copy which you must keep.
A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _________ carrier or treatment facility, which then signs the _________ giving you a copy which you must keep.
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Name a hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle.
Name a hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle.
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If you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 'dangerous when wet' material, do you need to stop before railroad crossings?
If you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 'dangerous when wet' material, do you need to stop before railroad crossings?
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Should the floor liner required for division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A be stainless steel?
Should the floor liner required for division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A be stainless steel?
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What placards do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?
What placards do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?
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Shippers package in order to _______ the material.
Shippers package in order to _______ the material.
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Drivers placard their vehicle to ________ the risk.
Drivers placard their vehicle to ________ the risk.
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Hazmat listed on shipping papers with other non-hazardous products should be marked with what?
Hazmat listed on shipping papers with other non-hazardous products should be marked with what?
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What three things do you need to know to decide which placards you need or if you need any placards at all?
What three things do you need to know to decide which placards you need or if you need any placards at all?
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If a diamond label will not fit on the package it is ok for the shippers to put a tag securely attached to the package.
If a diamond label will not fit on the package it is ok for the shippers to put a tag securely attached to the package.
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Who 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?
Who 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?
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Shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests are all __________.
Shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests are all __________.
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Where must you keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials?
Where must you keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials?
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Where does a shipper's certification appear?
Where does a shipper's certification appear?
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Placards may be displayed for hazardous materials even if not required, as long as the placard identifies the hazard of the material being transported.
Placards may be displayed for hazardous materials even if not required, as long as the placard identifies the hazard of the material being transported.
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What is a safe haven?
What is a safe haven?
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If the words Inhalation Hazard appear on the shipping paper or package, the rules require the display of the poison inhalation hazard or poison gas placards even in small amounts.
If the words Inhalation Hazard appear 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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What type of fire extinguisher must placarded vehicles carry?
What type of fire extinguisher must placarded vehicles carry?
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What are cargo tanks?
What are cargo tanks?
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Name five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount.
Name five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount.
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Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?
Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?
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What is a shipper's certification?
What is a shipper's certification?
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What is the Emergency Response Guide, or ERG?
What is the Emergency Response Guide, or ERG?
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If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how often should you check the tires?
If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how often should you check the tires?
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How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B?
How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B?
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Where can you find the emergency response telephone number associated with a load of hazmat?
Where can you find the emergency response telephone number associated with a load of hazmat?
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At a rest area you discover your hazardous materials shipment is slowly leaking from the vehicle. There is no phone around. What should you do?
At a rest area you discover your hazardous materials shipment is slowly leaking from the vehicle. There is no phone around. What should you do?
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How close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park with Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B?
How close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park with Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B?
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Your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas. Should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?
Your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas. Should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?
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When may non-hazardous materials be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?
When may non-hazardous materials be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?
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Study Notes
Hazmat Overview
- Portable tanks are bulk containers not permanently attached to a vehicle, unlike cargo tanks which are.
- Class 1 explosives, Class 3 flammable liquids, and Division 2.1 flammable gas should not be loaded in trailers with heaters or air conditioning.
- Hazard warning labels on most hazardous material packages are diamond-shaped.
Identification and Documentation
- A hazardous materials identification number must appear on shipping papers and the package itself.
- Shipments on a Hazardous Waste Manifest can only go to registered carriers or treatment facilities.
- The shipper is responsible for determining the product's ID number, hazard class, and packing group.
Placarding and Communication
- Drivers must placard their vehicles to communicate risks associated with hazardous materials.
- Hazardous materials mixed with non-hazardous products are marked with an "X" or "RQ" in the HM column on shipping papers.
- Key factors to determine placarding requirements include the materials' hazard class, quantity being shipped, and total amount of hazardous materials on the vehicle.
Safety and Handling Protocols
- Division 4.3 "dangerous when wet" materials require stopping before railroad crossings.
- A safe haven is designated for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosives.
- A B-C fire extinguisher is mandatory in vehicles placarded for hazardous materials.
Regulations on Shipping and Storage
- Shipping papers detailing hazardous materials must be kept accessible in a pouch on the driver's door while driving.
- Shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests fall under the category of shipping papers.
- The words "Inhalation Hazard" require specific placards even for small quantities.
Emergency Response and Maintenance
- If a leak is discovered in a hazardous materials shipment, secure the area and seek help.
- Check dual tires on a placarded trailer every 2 hours or 100 miles.
- Minimum parking distance of 300 feet is required from bridges, tunnels, or buildings for specified Class A or B explosives.
Miscellaneous Regulations
- Non-hazardous materials must never be described using hazard class words or identification numbers.
- For certain hazard classes, placarding is required in any amount, including poison gas and specific explosive classifications.
- Engine-powered pumps must be turned off after product transfer before unhooking hoses.
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Test your knowledge on hazardous materials with these flashcards. Learn the differences between portable and cargo tanks, understand hazard classes, and familiarize yourself with warning labels. Perfect for anyone needing to review hazmat safety protocols.
