HAZMAT
The power unit of a placecarded vehicle must carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of:
10 B:C -The power unit of a placecarded vehicle must be equipped with a fire extinguisher with an underwriters laboratories (UL) rating of 10 B:C or more.
The power unit of a place carded vehicle must carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of:
10 B:C -The power unit of a placecarded vehicle must be equipped with a fire extinguisher with an underwriters laboratories UL rating of 10 B:C or more.
A person should not smoke within____of a vehicle placecarded for Class 3 or division 2.1 materials.
25 feet -you should not smoke within 25 feet of a placecarded cargo tank used to transport materials that are categorized as Class 3 ( flammable liquids) or Division 2.1 (gases). Do not smoke or carry a lit cigar, or pipe, or cigarette near a vehicle containing flammable or explosive materials.
When traveling with capital DIVISION 1.1 explosives, You must park at least____from any building.
300 feet -One carrying division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within 300 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or building; a place where people gather; or an open fire.
To transport hazardous materials, a driver needs:
A CDL with hazardous materials endorsement
To transport hazardous materials, a driver needs:
A CDL with hazardous materials endorsement -to drive a vehicle of any size that is used to transport hazardous materials, you must have a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement
Play card showing the type of hazardous materials in a vehicle are usually which shape?
A diamond -in general, vehicles carrying hazardous materials are required to display diamond shaped warning signs on all four sides. These warning signs are called " playscards"
If transporting Chlorine, what must be in the vehicle?
A gas mask -Driver must have an approved gas mask in their vehicle if transporting chlorine in cargo tanks.
Class 1, Class 2.1, and Class 3 materials should not be placed in a trailer with:
A heater or other items -The use of cargo heaters is not always permitted. When transporting materials that are categorized as Class 1 (explosives), Class 2.1 (flammable gases), or Class 3 (flammable liquids), The use of heaters in the same space is generally prohibited.
During a cargo fire, opening the trailer doors may actually caused the fire to expand because doing so:
Allows oxygen into the trailer -when experiencing a cargo fire, it may be a bad idea to open the doors to the trailer. Doing so allows oxygen to enter the area, potentially causing the fire to flare up and expand.
Shipping papers must include:
An emergency response telephone number -shippers of hazardous materials are required to include an emergency response telephone number on shipping papers.
A placecard should be placed:
At least 3 inches away from any other markings. -A placecards must be placed at least 3 inches away from any other markings. The placecards should be kept clear of attachments or devices, such as doors and ladders. Placecards should always be placed against a background of a contrasting color.
Containers of hazardous materials must be:
Braced to prevent movement during transportation -containers of hazardous materials should be braced so they will not fall, slide, or bounce around during transportation.
Hazardous materials may be transported:
Buy a driver with a CDL and hazardous materials endorsement -you must have a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to operate a vehicle of any size that is used to transport hazardous materials.
If you are transporting hazardous materials in the cargo catches on fire, you should:
Contact emergency personnel and let them battle the fire. -fighting a hazardous materials fire requires specialized training and equipment. Unless you possess these yourself, it is best to let emergency personnel deal with the fire.
Shippers package in order to____Hazardous materials.
Contain -shippers package hazardous materials in a way that is meant to completely contain the materials. Vehicle should be placed carded to communicate the risk of the cargo.
If a package of explosives has an oily stain or shows dampness, the driver should:
Decline transporting the load -you should never transport damaged packages of explosives. Do not except a package that seems damp or has an oily stain.
A placecard indicating hazardous materials is which shape?
Diamond
Placecards showing the types of hazardous materials in a vehicle are usually which shape?
Diamond
Hazardous materials placecards are usually shaped like:
Diamonds
Many products classed as poison are also:
Gasses and flammable -mini hazardous materials classified as poisonous are also flammable.
When loading containers of hazardous materials, you should not use:
Hooks -always protect containers of hazardous materials. When loading hazardous materials, never use equipment that could damage containers or packaging, such as hooks.
Hazardous materials shipping papers may not be kept:
In a pouch on the passengers side door -shipping papers must be quickly accessible in the event of an emergency. While driving, operators must keep the papers in a pouch on the drivers door or in Clearview and within immediate reach while their seatbelt is fastened. Shipping papers may be kept on the drivers seat when the driver is out of the vehicle.
You may leave a vehicle that is carrying explosives unattended:
In a safe haven -when transporting hazardous materials, you may leave your vehicle unattended in a safe haven. A safe haven is a location that has been approved for parking unattended vehicles that are loaded with explosives
And improperly place carded vehicle can only be moved:
In an emergency -A vehicle that has not been properly place carded may not be driven, except when necessary to protect life or property in an emergency
And improperly placecarded vehicle can only be moved:
In an emergency -A vehicle that has not been properly place carded may not be driven, except when necessary to protect life or property in an emergency
The identification numbers assigned to chemicals can be found:
In the DOT emergency response guide
Hazardous materials shipping papers may be:
Kept in a pouch attached to the drivers side door -when transporting hazardous materials, shipping papers should be kept in a pouch in the drivers side door, or in another location where the driver is able to easily reach them while in their seatbelt fastened. The papers must be easily visible to anyone who is entering the cab.
A manifest for transporting hazardous waste:
Must be signed by hand -if you are transporting hazardous waste, you must carry with you a uniform hazardous waste manifest. The manifest must be signed by hand
When driving a vehicle with empty cargo tanks that are used to transport hazardous materials, a driver:
Must stop at a railroad crossing -if your vehicle has cargo tanks that are used to carry hazardous materials, you must stop before crossing all railroad tracks. This is true whether the tanks are full or empty.
How often are hazardous materials employees required to be trained and tested?
Once every three years -all drivers must be trained in the security risk of hazardous materials transportation. This training must include how to recognize and respond to possible security threats. Hazardous materials employees must be trained and tested at least once every three years.
How often are hazardous materials employees required to be trained and tested?
Once every three years -all drivers must be trained in the security risks of hazardous materials transportation. This training must include how to recognize and respond to possible security threats. Hazardous materials employees must be trained and tested at least once every three years.
When carrying division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, your vehicle should not be:
Parked within 300 feet of a bridge -Except when parking briefly to perform necessary functions for vehicle operation (such as refueling), never park a vehicle carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives within 300 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or building. Never park such a vehicle within 5 feet of the traveled portion of the road.
How do you label a package if the hazardous materials label will not fit onto the package?
Placed the label on a tag securely attached to the item -shippers should place applicable diamond shaped hazard warning labels on hazardous materials packages. If a label will not fit entirely onto a package, shippers may instead placed the label on a tag that is securely attached to the package.
If "Inhalation Hazard" appears on a shipping paper, the shipper should provide which placecard?
Poison gas or poison inhalation hazard -Display both cards as appropriate if "Inhalation Hazard" appear on the shipping paper or package
If transporting hazardous materials, a shipper should warn others by:
Posting hazmat place cards on their truck -shippers of certain kinds of hazardous materials are required to display diamond shaped warning signs, known as plays cards, on any transporting vehicles. Shippers are required to provide applicable place cards, labels, shipping papers, and emergency response information.
Which type of material may be required to have a transport index?
Radioactive -some radioactive materials are required to be accompanied by a transport index. A transport index is a number that indicates how much control the material will require during transport. The total transport index of all cargo and a single vehicle may not exceed 50.
If loading corrosive materials, you should not;
Roll the containers. -if loading by hand, load breakable containers of corrosive liquid one by one. Keep them facing upright. Do not drop or roll the containers.
If cargo containing hazardous materials is leaking but the driver does not have access to a phone, they should:
Send someone else for help -if a cargo of hazardous materials begins to leak, do not move your vehicle anymore than safety requires. If you continue to drive, an even larger area will become contaminated. Instead, you should park your vehicle, secure it, stay with the vehicle, and contact the proper emergency personnel. If you do not have access to a phone, you should send someone else to get help.
To complete a uniform hazardous waste manifest, you must:
Sign the manifest by hand
As a driver, which of the following is not your job at the scene of an accident?
Taking heroic measures to put the fire out -if you are involved in an accident while carrying hazardous materials, it is your responsibility as a driver to keep people away from the scene; limit the spread of material if you can safely do so; inform emergency response personnel of the dangers posed by the materials; And provide emergency personnel with the shipping papers an emergency response information. Unless you have protective equipment and the necessary training, do not try to fight hazardous material fires yourself.
An indicator that cargo contains hazardous materials is:
The cargo is stored in cylinder tanks -packaging can be an indicator of whether or not materials are hazardous. Cylinders and drums are often used to hold and transport hazardous materials.
When refueling a vehicle carrying hazardous materials:
The engine should be turned off -if you need to refuel a vehicle carrying hazardous materials, you must first turn off the engine. While refueling, someone must be at the nozzle and controlling the fuel flow at all times
To know which placecard to use, you need to know:
The hazard class of the materials -to determine which place cards need to be used, you must know the hazard class of the materials being shipped, the amount of hazardous materials being shipped, and the total weight of all hazardous materials in your vehicle.
If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous materials:
The hazardous materials must be listed first -if a shipping paperless both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, the hazardous materials must be entered first.
What is the symbol for a marine pollutant?
The image of a fish in a white triangle with an X through through the fish
What is the symbol for a marine pollutant?
The image of a fish in a white triangle with an X through through the fish -The marine pollutant symbol is the image of a fish in a white triangle with an X through through the fish.
Unless the package is clearly unsafe, a driver needs____ to except a package.
The shippers certification -when a shipper packages hazardous materials, they certify that the package has been prepared according to HMR hazardous materials regulations. Unless a package is clearly unsafe or non-complying with HMR, you may except the shippers certification concerning the proper packaging of a material.
Unless the package is clearly unsafe, a driver needs_____ to except a package?
The shippers certification -when is shipper packages hazardous materials, they certify that the package has been prepared according to hazardous materials regulations (HMR). Unless a package is clearly unsafe or non-complying with HMR, you may except the shippers certification concerning the proper packaging of a material.
A driver should ensure that:
The shipping paper matches the markings and labels on packages -it is always a good idea to compare package markings and labels to accompanying shipping papers. Always make sure the shipper has displayed the correct basic description on the shipping paper and has provided the proper labels on the packages.
A driver should ensure that:
The shipping paper matches the markings and labels on packages. -it is always a good idea to compare package markings and labels to accompanying shipping papers. Always make sure the shipper has displayed the correct basic description on the shipping paper and has provided the proper labels on the packages
If the letter "G" appears in Column 1 of a hazardous materials shipping paper, the shipping paper must also include:
The technical name of the hazardous materials A "G" in Column 1 of a hazardous materials shipping paper indicates that the description in Column 2 is the generic name for a material. A generic shipping name must be accompanied by a technical name.
If the "G" appears in Column 1 of a hazardous materials shipping paper, the shipping paper must also include:
The technical name of the hazardous materials. -A "G" In Column 1 of a hazardous materials shipping paper indicates that the description in Column 2 is the generic name for a material. A generic shipping name must be accompanied by technical name.
Who must label hazardous materials?
They shipper -The shipper of hazardous materials is responsible for packaging, marking, And labeling the materials. They must supply the warning place cards.
Before loading or unloading flammable liquids, the engine should be:
Turned off
Before loading or unloading flammable liquids, the engine should be:
Turned off -unless you must run the engine to operate a pump, you should always turn off the engine before loading or unloading flammable liquids.
A person attending a placecarded vehicle must be:
Within 100 feet of the vehicle. -A person attending a placecarded vehicle must be awake inside the vehicle or otherwise within 100 feet of the vehicle; and be able and authorized to move the tank if necessary.
When you are behind the steering wheel, shipping papers should be:
Within reach -papers should be in drivers side door or in another location where the driver is able to easily reach them while their seatbelt is fastened. They must be easily visible to anyone who is entering the cab
If transporting explosives:
You must have a written route plan -if transporting division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives you must follow a written route plan. Whenever placecarded, avoid heavily populated areas, crowds, tunnels, narrow streets, and alleys. Be sure to research any restrictions that may apply to the route you plan to take.