Stericycle US DOT Hazmat Training
The primary government agency concerned with the shipment of Hazardous Materials is:
DOT
All workplaces shipping Hazardous Materials must have a written security plan.
False
Any sturdy cardboard container may be used for transporting RMW, as long as it is properly marked and sealed
False
Shipping papers or a manifest can be left in the inside pocket of the passenger side door
False
A new hazmat employee is permitted to work for up to 90 days, as long as he/she is directly supervised by a fully trained hazmat employee
True
Regulated Medical Waste falls into which DOT hazard class?
6.2
How many hazard classifications are used by the DOT?
9
A hazmat employee must receive the required US DOT training within how many days of hire or assignment to DOT hazmat functions?
90
An RMW transport container must contain which of the following?
Biohazard symbol, the work "Biohazard," identification number, proper shipping name, and orientation arrows
Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) is considered a Hazardous Waste by EPA
False
Shipping papers may be filled out in Spanish, if that is the principle language spoken in your particular workplace.
False
Stericycle DOT hazmat training may be used to satisfy the requirements for both highway or air shipments
False
Stericycle will accept improperly packages RMW, but extra charges will apply
False
The bag lining an RMW transport container can be red or clear, depending on the state in which the material is being transported
False
The driver of a vehicle transporting Hazardous Materials must keep the cargo manifest with him/her at all times
False
DOT training must cover which of the areas listed below?
General Awareness & Familiarization, Function Specific, Safety, Security
Packaging Group II materials are considered to pose a:
Moderate danger
Regulated Medical Waste falls into which DOT Packaging Group?
PGII
Which of the following two functions concerning the transportation of Regulated Medical Waste require DOT training?
Packaging for transport Signing shipping papers
The official name for RMW is:
Regulated medical waste, n.o.s.
