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Identification numbers are preceded by the letters "UN" or "NA." The letters "NA" are associated with proper shipping names that are used where?
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Hazmat
Hazmat 2018
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives? Signal fires Flares or fusees Reflective triangles | Reflective triangles |
| Identification numbers are preceded by the letters "UN" or "NA." The letters "NA" are associated with proper shipping names that are used where? Internationally Within the United States and to and from Canada Both of these answers | Within the United States and to and from Canada |
| The total transport index of all radioactive material packages in a single vehicle must not exceed 100. 50. 10. | 50 |
| Who is responsible for finding out what permits or special routes are needed to haul hazardous materials? The carrier The shipper The driver | The Driver |
| You should stop before crossing a railroad grade if your vehicle is carrying _______ of chlorine. 110 gallons any amount 100 gallons | Any amount |
| Why must the shipper sign the shipping paper? To certify that: Entire shipment is present /accounted for before the carrier accepts it It has prepared the shipment in accordance with regulations It accepts liability for an accident | To certify that it has prepared the shipment in accordance with regulations |
| If there is an "RQ" in item description on the shipping paper, it means that the carrier must report any spill of this material. the material has an insurance value of over $1,000.00. the material is in a package containing no other materials. | the carrier must report any spill of this material. |
| Whose signatures must be on a Hazardous Waste Manifest? The shipper, all carriers, and the receiver The shipper and the first carrier The shipper and the receiver | The shipper, all carriers, and the receiver |
| The intent of hazardous materials regulations is to ensure safety, to contain the material, and to allow state enforcement. to tax shippers correctly. to communicate the risk. | to communicate the risk. |
| Placards must be at least _______ from all other markings. 3 inches 12 inches 6 inches | 3 inches |
| An "X" in the HM column of a shipping paper entry means that this is an exception to the hazardous materials regulations. the entry is for a hazardous material. the material is not a hazardous material. | the entry is for a hazardous material. |
| If a shipment contains both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, the shipping paper must list the hazardous materials first. highlight the hazardous materials in a contrasting color. do either of the above. | do either of the above. |
| For the hazard classes in Placard Table 2, you must use placards only if you are transporting a total of 1,001 pounds or more. 501 pounds or more. 1,501 pounds or more. | 1,001 pounds or more. |
| To communicate the risk of hazardous materials, shippers do all of the following EXCEPT provide proper shipping papers. have their drivers text their locations. use placards. | have their drivers text their locations. |
| When hauling hazardous materials over a new route. When should you check the route and get the permits needed for this trip? Within 24 hours of the end of the trip Before starting the trip While you are still on a part of the route that you know | Before starting the trip |
| You may let someone else watch your vehicle only if it's late at night and you are tired. someone you know very well. on the property of the shipper, carrier, or receiver. | on the property of the shipper, carrier, or receiver. |
| The three lists that drivers, shippers, & carriers use to find out if a material is a regulated product. One is: shipper’s list of transportable quantities. List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities. EPA Dangerous Materials Table. | List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities. |
| Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place? The carrier The driver The shipper | The driver |
| A properly prepared uniform hazardous waste manifest must be signed by each carrier transporting the shipment. is required only if there is a loss of cargo during transport. is the same as any other shipping paper. | must be signed by each carrier transporting the shipment. |
| With most hazardous materials, you may briefly park within 5 feet of the road if your work requires it. The exception to this is: Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives) acids and poisons. corrosives and oxidizers. | Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives) |
| If there is an accident involving hazardous materials, who reports it to the proper government agency? The driver The carrier The shipper | The carrier |
| A hazardous material's identification number is determined by the driver. the receiver. the shipper. | The Shipper |
| The hazardous material identification numbers must be displayed on portable tanks, cargo tanks, and other bulk packaging. The regulations require black _______ numbers. 50 mm 100 mm 25 mm | 100 mm |
| Hauling hazardous materials, & your tire is leaking. You must continue at reduced speed and check the tire every 25 miles. report it to your carrier immediately. stop at the nearest safe place and fix it. | stop at the nearest safe place and fix it. |
| When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be within 10 feet of the pump, with a fire extinguisher. at the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow. at the emergency power shut-off for the pump. | at the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow. |
| The Hazardous Materials Table has ______ columns. eight three five | Eight |
| HazMat shipping papers must include a description of the hazardous materials and emergency response information. contact information for the driver's next of kin. their monetary value. | emergency response information. |
| If the word “Forbidden” is in the Hazard class column of an entry in the HM table, a common carrier must never transport the material. the carrier may not open the package or container. a shipment of that material must never be larger than the RQ. | a common carrier must never transport the material. |
| Which of the following materials is an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials? Stainless steel Non-ferrous metal Carbon steel Any of the above | Non-ferrous Metal |
| Cargo tanks are only made in one size. bulk packaging temporarily attached to your vehicle. bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle. filled while they are off your vehicle, then attached for transportation. | Bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle |
| The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) was created by the U.S. Dept Transportation and is used nationwide. is studied by emergency personnel to help keep the public safe. contains an index of hazardous material ID numbers does all of the above. | does all of the above. |
| What action should you take if you discover your HM shipment leaking at a rest stop w/no phone? Send someone for help with all the necessary information. Leave truck parked with emergency lights on & walk for help. Drive slowly & cautiously until you r | Send someone for help with all the necessary information. |
| How far away are you allowed to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials? At least 400 feet At least 500 feet At least 600 feet At least 300 feet | At lease 300 Feet |
| Necessary qualifications for non-bulk packaging? Max net mass of 882lbs or less & a max capacity of 119 gal or less as a receptacle for a solid Max capacity of 119 gal or less as a receptacle for a liquid Water capacity of 1,000lbs or less as a recepta | All of the above |
| Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)? Classes 1, 2.1, and 3 Classes 1, 3, and 4 Classes 1, 3, and 6 Classes 1, 4, and 5.1 | Classes 1, 2.1, and 3 |
| What is a technical name? Medical term 4 HM used by medical personnel Name of HM used on the street Name of HM used in the trucking comm Name of HM used in scientific journals and texts, recog as its chemical or microbiological name | The name of a hazardous material used in scientific journals and texts, recognized as its chemical or microbiological name |
| what place must u keep shipping papers that describe HM? locked glove box when out of the vehicle Fireprf pch under pass seat while driving Fireprf pch under driver's seat u can reach w/driving On the driver's seat anytime you are out of the vehicle | On the driver's seat anytime you are out of the vehicle |
| The other 2 places where the HM ID # must appear: on the gas tank & on a sticker in the glove box on a temp license plate holder & on the steering wheel. on all bulk packaging & on the cargo tanks. on the back of the truck & inside the glove box | on all bulk packaging and on the cargo tanks. |
| What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle? To warn those with children to drive in another lane To give people something interesting to look at while they drive To communicate risk To force other drivers to stay 20 feet away | To communicate risk |
| Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials? No. It is impossible to tell without more information. Yes, but only if the arm is down telling vehicles to stop. Yes. | YES |
| If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway? At least 20 feet At least half a mile At least 10 feet At least 5 feet | At least 5 feet |
| Your engine runs a pump when u are delivering compressed gas. When done, u should turn off the engine? Turn it off after unhooking. Turn it off before unhooking. Turn it off on arrival; use other power to run the pump. Leave it on the entire time. | Turn it off before unhooking. |
| Which of the following hazard classes uses a transport index to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport? Class 7 (radioactive materials) Class 1 (explosives) Class 3 (flammable liquids) Class 4 (flammable solids) | Class 7 (radioactive materials) |
| A safe haven is a safe place to dump HM. a place approved for parking unattended vehicles carrying explosives. a place to stay once u have reported your company for illegal activity. slang term for the last stop at the end of your transport of HM. | a place that has been approved for parking unattended vehicles carrying explosives. |
| How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires? Each time you stop At the start of each day and every time you stop Once every three hours Once every 100 miles | At the start of each day and every time you stop |
| carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, you r asked to carry battery acid? Put silver cyanide on top of battery acid. Put plenty of space between the two. Put battery acid on top of the silver cyanide. Inform someone & do not load the battery acid. | Inform someone and do not load the battery acid. |
| To determine if u need to use placards, which is NOT needed? The haz class of the substance or material Amount of the substance or material being shipped The amount of all the HM of all classes in your vehicle The manufacturing date of the material | The manufacturing date of the material |
| Where are the 2 main places where the hazardous material identification number appears? shipping papers & on the package shipping papers & on a secret document in the driver's wallet package & on paperwork at the shipping point of origin package & on | On the shipping papers and on the package |
| Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials? UN marks Identification number Descriptive name in Roman print Name in italics | Name in italics |
| A placarded vehicle must carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 20-B:C 5-B:C 10-A:B 10-B:C | 10-B:C |
| You must NEVER smoke or perform any activity involving fire within 25 feet of class 5.2 only. classes 1, 2, 3, and 4. class 4.2 only. class 1 only. | classes 1, 2, 3, and 4. |
| When shippers package the material, they are trying to make it easy to identify. make it as light as possible. make it easy to open and close the packages. do all of the above. | make it easy to identify. |
| What are the main differences between a cargo tank and a portable tank? Permanent attachment vs. temporary attachment Being filled on the vehicle vs. being filled off the vehicle Whether the name of the owner or lessee must be shown All of the above | All of the above |
| Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier? The carrier The shipper The driver | The shipper |
| Whenever you load or unload a cargo tank, a qualified person must be within 50 feet. within 100 feet. within 25 feet. | within 25 feet. |
| Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives? Flares or fusees Reflective triangles Signal fires | Reflective triangles |
| Who is responsible for finding out what permits or special routes are needed to haul hazardous materials? The shipper The driver The carrier | The driver |
| When there is a hazardous materials emergency, what should you do? Prevent smoking and keep open flames away. Keep people away and warn them of danger. Do both of the above. | Do both of the above. |
| Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives? The written route plan The carrier’s insurance policy Both of the above | The written route plan |
| The transport index of a radioactive material is another way of writing the weight of the package. is something that only the shipper needs to worry about. indicates the degree of control needed during transportation. | indicates the degree of control needed during transportation. |
| With most HM, you may briefly park w/ 5 feet of the road if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception & do not allow are acids and poisons. corrosives and oxidizers. Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives) | Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives) |
| When can the shipping name or the HM ID # be abbrv on the shipping paper? Only if there isn't enough room for the whole thing Only if regulations specifically authorize the shipper to Only if it is 1 of the 5 most shipped hazardous materials | Only if regulations specifically authorize the shipper to do it |
| When handling packages of explosives, you must keep bystanders 100 feet away. double wrap wet boxes in plastic to prevent staining. never use hooks or other metal tools. | never use hooks or other metal tools. |
| How far must you stay from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials? 200 feet 500 feet 100 feet 300 feet | 300 feet |
| Whenever your vehicle is placarded, do not drive near open fires unless you can safely pass the fire without stopping. have LTL of a non-flammable material. are equipped with fire sprinklers. | can safely pass the fire without stopping. |
| Why does the government regulate the transportation of hazardous materials? Because they are rare Because they are expensive Because while being transported, they pose a risk to health, property, or safety | Because while being transported, they pose a risk to health, property, or safety |
| Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place? The driver The shipper The carrier | The driver |
| To determine if u need to use placards, what do u NOT need to know? Hazard class of substance/material Amount of substance/material being shipped Manufacturing date of the materials Amount of HM of all the hazard classes in the vehicle | The manufacturing date of the materials |
| The power unit of a placarded vehicle must have a fire extinguisher with a UL rating of ____ B:C or more. 10 15 5 | 10 |
| When transporting chlorine in cargo tanks, what must you have? An emergency kit for controlling leaks in fittings on the dome cover plate An approved gas mask Both of the above | Both of the above |
| The regulations require that hazardous materials employees be trained and tested at least once every ___ years. two three four | three |
| You are behind the wheel of a truck carrying a shipment of hazardous material. The shipping papers must be in a pouch on the driver’s door or in the truck’s glove compartment. a box under the driver’s seat. clear view within your reach. | clear view within your reach. |
| When shippers package HM, they must certify that this was done according to regs. The only exception is when the driver is given a sealed cargo compartment. the shipper is a private carrier, carrying its own product. the shipment is hazardous waste. | the shipper is a private carrier, carrying its own product. |
| Who is responsible for checking to be sure the shipper correctly named, labeled, and marked a hazardous materials shipment? The carrier The manufacturer The shipper | The carrier |
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