Hazmat Safety Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Class 1 explosives (correct)

Division 2.1 flammable gas (correct)

Division 4.1 flammable solids

Class 3 flammable liquids (correct)

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 __.

Shipping papers, package. Signup and view all the answers

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.

Registered, Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. Signup and view all the answers

Name a hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle.

Class 7 radioactive materials. Signup and view all the answers

If you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 'dangerous when wet' material, do you need to stop before railroad crossings?

True Signup and view all the answers

Should the floor liner required for division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A be stainless steel?

False Signup and view all the answers

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

You cannot load these materials together. Signup and view all the answers

Shippers package in order to _______ the material.

Contain. Signup and view all the answers

Drivers placard their vehicle to ________ the risk.

Communicate. Signup and view all the answers

Hazmat listed on shipping papers with other non-hazardous products should be marked with what?

X or RQ in the HM column. Signup and view all the answers

What three things do you need to know to decide which placards you need or if you need any placards at all?

Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

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.

True Signup and view all the answers

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?

The shipper. Signup and view all the answers

Shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests are all __________.

Shipping papers. Signup and view all the answers

Where must you 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. Signup and view all the answers

Where does a shipper's certification appear?

A shipper's certification appears on the original shipping paper. Signup and view all the answers

Placards may be displayed for hazardous materials even if not required, as long as the placard identifies the hazard of the material being transported.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a safe haven?

A safe haven is an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosives. Signup and view all the answers

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.

True Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire extinguisher must placarded vehicles carry?

B-C fire extinguisher. Signup and view all the answers

What are cargo tanks?

Bulk packagings permanently attached to a vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

Name five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount.

Poison Gas 2.3, dangerous when wet 4.3, explosives 1.3, explosives 1.2, explosives 1.1. Signup and view all the answers

Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?

Explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, flammable liquids. Signup and view all the answers

What is a shipper's certification?

Certification that the package has been prepared according to the rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the Emergency Response Guide, or ERG?

A guidebook for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials. Signup and view all the answers

If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how often should you check the tires?

Check the tires every 2 hours or 100 miles. Signup and view all the answers

How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B?

Do not park within 300 feet. Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the emergency response telephone number associated with a load of hazmat?

On the shipping papers. Signup and view all the answers

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?

Park it, secure the area, stay there, send someone else for help. Signup and view all the answers

How close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park with Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B?

A minimum of 5 feet. Signup and view all the answers

Your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas. Should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

Turn it off after product transfer, before you unhook the hose. Signup and view all the answers

When may non-hazardous materials be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

Never. Signup and view all the answers

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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Questions and Answers

How is a portable tank different from a cargo tank?

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?

A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the ________ and on the __________.

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.

Name a hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle.

If you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 'dangerous when wet' material, do you need to stop before railroad crossings?

Should the floor liner required for division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A be stainless steel?

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

Shippers package in order to _______ the material.

Drivers placard their vehicle to ________ the risk.

Hazmat listed on shipping papers with other non-hazardous products should be marked with what?

What three things do you need to know to decide which placards you need or if you need any placards at all?

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.

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?

Shipping orders, bills of lading, and manifests are all __________.

Where must you keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials?

Where does a shipper's certification appear?

Placards may be displayed for hazardous materials even if not required, as long as the placard identifies the hazard of the material being transported.

What is a safe haven?

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.

What type of fire extinguisher must placarded vehicles carry?

What are cargo tanks?

Name five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount.

Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?

What is a shipper's certification?

What is the Emergency Response Guide, or ERG?

If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how often should you check the tires?

How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B?

Where can you find the emergency response telephone number associated with a load of hazmat?

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?

How close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park with Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B?

Your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas. Should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

When may non-hazardous materials be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

Study Notes

Hazmat Overview

Identification and Documentation

Placarding and Communication

Safety and Handling Protocols

Regulations on Shipping and Storage

Emergency Response and Maintenance

Miscellaneous Regulations

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