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What is the main purpose of labels in the context of hazardous materials transportation?
What is the main purpose of labels in the context of hazardous materials transportation?
- To identify hazards on bulk packages and vehicles
- To meet specific standards for size, shape, and color
- To identify hazards on non-bulk and small bulk packages (correct)
- To place hazard labels on both primary and subsidiary hazards
In what scenarios are placards used to identify hazards?
In what scenarios are placards used to identify hazards?
- Non-bulk packages only
- Both bulk and non-bulk packages (correct)
- Bulk packages only
- On vehicles and freight containers only
What is the main factor that determines the requirement to placard a shipment?
What is the main factor that determines the requirement to placard a shipment?
- The size of the package
- The type of label used
- The specific hazard class placard used
- The type of hazmat being transported (correct)
When are hazard labels usually required to be placed on a package?
When are hazard labels usually required to be placed on a package?
What is the main difference between placarding requirements for bulk and non-bulk packages?
What is the main difference between placarding requirements for bulk and non-bulk packages?
What is the key consideration for placarding requirements for non-bulk packages?
What is the key consideration for placarding requirements for non-bulk packages?
When must vehicles and freight containers display placards for non-bulk packages of Table 1 materials?
When must vehicles and freight containers display placards for non-bulk packages of Table 1 materials?
What placard must be used if only one Table 2 material is present in the vehicle?
What placard must be used if only one Table 2 material is present in the vehicle?
When can the DANGEROUS placard be used for vehicles containing non-bulk packages of Table 2 materials?
When can the DANGEROUS placard be used for vehicles containing non-bulk packages of Table 2 materials?
Under what circumstance can the specific (primary) hazard class placard for a material not be displayed?
Under what circumstance can the specific (primary) hazard class placard for a material not be displayed?
Study Notes
Purpose of Labels and Placards
- The main purpose of labels in the context of hazardous materials transportation is to identify hazards.
Placarding Scenarios
- Placards are used to identify hazards in scenarios involving hazardous materials transportation.
Placarding Requirements
- The main factor that determines the requirement to placard a shipment is the type and quantity of hazardous materials being transported.
Labeling Requirements
- Hazard labels are usually required to be placed on a package when it contains hazardous materials that meet specific criteria.
Bulk vs Non-Bulk Packages
- The main difference between placarding requirements for bulk and non-bulk packages is the size and quantity of the hazardous materials being transported.
- For non-bulk packages, the key consideration is the quantity of hazardous materials per package.
Vehicle Placarding
- Vehicles and freight containers must display placards for non-bulk packages of Table 1 materials when they are being transported.
Placard Selection
- If only one Table 2 material is present in the vehicle, the corresponding placard for that material must be used.
- The DANGEROUS placard can be used for vehicles containing non-bulk packages of Table 2 materials when the materials are not specifically identified.
Placard Exceptions
- The specific (primary) hazard class placard for a material cannot be displayed if the material is not the primary hazard of the shipment.
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Test your knowledge on the requirements for placards and labels when identifying hazards on packages, vehicles, and freight containers. Learn about the differences between labels and placards, including their placement and primary hazard identification.
