Hazmat Familiarization and Safety In Transportation
Which ERG section contains the numbered guides first responders rely on when responding to a HAZMAT incident?
Orange section
On the JHCS shown here, what is the item's national Stock number?
1375-01-192-9174
According to 49 CFR, you must inspect the vehicle tires at the beginning of each trip, whenever the vehicle is parked, and every
2 hours or 100 miles, whichever comes first
Where can you find the federal laws for safely transporting HAZMAT?
49 CFR
When transporting HC 1, What is allowed in the cargo area of the vehicle?
Ammunition
You are involved in a traffic incident while transporting HAZMAT. You were only able to grab DD Form 2890 before you jumped out of the vehicle. What does the form tell first responders when they arrive?
Applicable ERG guide numbers for the material
You are transporting a load of HC 1.2 on a mountain highway. There is a tunnel ahead and you need to pull over and check the traffic before you proceed. How far do you have to be from the tunnel when you stop?
At least 300 feet
You are transporting a load of HAZMAT. When does the vehicle have to be fully inspected using DD Form 626?
At origin and destination
You are transporting a load of HAZMAT and you see grass fires in a field nearby. What requirements would you have to meet to continue driving?
Be able to pass by the fire without stopping
Compare Block 14 of the DD Form 2890 shown here to the container. Which statement is true? UN1017, Chlorine, PG I
Block 14 is missing hazard class/ division and subsidiary hazards, which are required.
Compare Block 14 of the DD Form 2890 shown here to the container. Which statement is true?
Block 14 is missing the UN number and hazard class/ division and subsidiary hazards, which are required.
Compare Block 14 of the DD Form 2890 shown here to the container. Which statement is true? Chlorine, 2.3 (5.1,8) I 1 Cylinder Toxic inhalation Hazard Zone B
Block 14 is missing the UN number, which is required
Compare Block 14 of the DD Form 2890 shown here to the container. Which statement is true? Water reactive solid, n.o.s,
Block 14 is missing the UN number, which is required
Which class of hazardous materials are assigned compatibility group letters?
Class 1
You are carrying a load of hazard class 8. What should be included with the shipping papers?
Copy of ERG guide
SPC Austen loaded the vehicle with ammunition. In a rush, he intentionally left before the ASP gave him shipping papers. On the way to the range, he was in a traffic incident. What violation did SPC Austen commit?
Criminal
Which of these does the ASP attach to DD Form 2890 to state that the vehicle is properly packed?
DD Form 2781
Which form references the ERG pages first responders might need in an emergency?
DD Form 2890
You are transporting ammunition. You have an emergency on the road. Which of the shipping papers provides instructions for who to call?
DD Form 2890
Which hazard class/division does this placard belong to?
Division 4.3
Who is responsible for re-inspecting the vehicle and verifying the information on the DD Form 626 is correct before it leaves the ASP
Driver and commander
According to DTR 4500.9-R - Part II, how often do you need refresher training on HAZMAT processes and procedures?
Every 24 months
Only ASP personnel need to complete and sign the DD Form 626
False
Some Hazard classes are broken into divisions that
Further categorize the hazard
You are involved in a traffic incident while transporting HAZMAT. You safely egress the vehicle before it catches fire. When first responders arrive they ask what you are transporting. What do you do?
Give first responders the shipping papers.
Ammunition is considered
HAZMAT
White phosphorus ignites when it comes in contact with air. This chemical is an example of Hazmat because it is a risk to
Health, safety, or property
According to the Segregation Table for HAZMAT, can you safely transport HC 2.3 with HC 1.5?
No, they are not compatible
Hazardous materials are compatible when they can be
Safely transported together
To pass vehicles inspection as described on DD Form 626, a vehicle transporting HAZMAT must have which four of the following items?
Spare electrical fuses Two 10-BC rated or higher fire extinguishers Covered cargo area or fire-retardant tarpaulin First aid kit
According to Section II of DD Form 626, which items must be inspected and in proper working condition on a vehicle transporting HAZMAT?
Steering system and windshield/wipers
According to Section II of DD Form 626, which items must be inspected and in proper working condition on a vehicle transporting HAZMAT?
Steering, brake, and exhaust systems
What placard or label is used for poisonous material
TOXIC placard
Inspector use DD Form 626 to check vehicle mechanical equipment, mirrors and lights, and
Vehicle fire extinguishers
According to the Segregation Table for HAZMAT, can you safely transport HC 2.1 with HC 2.2?
Yes, it's blank, no restriction.
According to the 49 CFR, you must inspect the vehicle tires
before each trip and each time you park the vehicle
According to 49 CFR, you CANNOT park a loaded HAZMAT vehicle
near open fires or smoking areas
