CDC Module 4: Cargo Movement and Airfield Operation Flashcards
Who needs to have adequate chains, cables, or special tools required to secure a load when blocking, bracing, or banking?
The shipper
what do you need to know before you begin loading a vehicle?
Its capacity
At minimum, how many tie downs are required for cargo 5 feet or less in length, and more than 1,100 lbs or less in weight?
One
At minimum, how many tie downs are required for cargo 5 feet or less in length, more than 1,100 lbs in weight or longer than 5 feet but less than or equal to 10 feet in length, regardless of weight?
Two
What are the most common load binders used for securing cargo?
Type I and Type IV
A common rule of thumb is to inspect the cargo and securing devices before departing and within how many miles?
25 miles
You should check your load as much as you feel, but at how many hours or miles driven?
Three hours or 150 miles driven
When transporting hazardous materials, who is responsible for preparing shipping papers, providing emergency response information, and supplying placards?
The Shipper
When transporting hazardous material, who is responsible for identifying and documenting any loss and/or damage carefully when receiving cargo?
The receiver
