Ch 4. - Understanding the Hazards

Question 1

non-bulk packaging

Answer 1

smaller volume; capacity less than 120 gallon

Question 2

bulk packaging

Answer 2

max capacity greater than 120 gallons

Question 3

secondary containment

Answer 3

method to control spills if main containment vessel fails

Question 4

ton containers

Answer 4

contain 2000lbs of product; usually hold compressed liquified gases; common gases=chlorine & sulfur dioxide

Question 5

fusible plug

Answer 5

pressure relief valve on ton containers

Question 6

intermodal tanks

Answer 6

shipping and storage vessels; hold btw 5-6k of product; can be either pressurized or non-pressurized; can ship by all modes of transportation

Question 7

intermediate bulk containers

Answer 7

volumes fall between drums and cargo tanks

Question 8

FIBC

Answer 8

flexible intermediate bulk container; super sack

Question 9

RIBC

Answer 9

rigid intermediate bulk container; tote

Question 10

cargo tank

Answer 10

packaging that is permanently attached to a motor vehicle or doesn’t get removed when unloaded

Question 11

nonpressure liquid cargo tank

Answer 11

MC-206/DOT 406

Question 12

low pressure chemical cargo tank

Answer 12

MC-307/DOT 407

Question 13

chemical cargo tank

Answer 13

MC-312/DOT 412; rings around tank

Question 14

high-pressure cargo tank

Answer 14

MC-331

Question 15

cryogenic liquid cargo tank

Answer 15

MC-338

Question 16

tube trailers

Answer 16

carry compressed gases; valve controls near the rear

Question 17

low-pressure tank cars

Answer 17

visible valves

Question 18

pressure tank cars

Answer 18

valves protected on top

Question 19

Mexican version of CHEMTREC

Answer 19

SETIQ

Question 20

Canadian version of CHEMTREC

Answer 20

CANUTECH

Question 21

SLUDGEM

Answer 21

Salivation
Lacrimation (tearing)
Urination
Defication
Gastric Upset
Emesis
Miosis (pupil dilation)

Question 22

DuoDote

Answer 22

field treatment for nerve agents

Question 23

Levels of Radiation

Answer 23

White I
Yellow II
Yellow III

Question 24

Excepted packaging

Answer 24

used to transport low level radioactive substances

Question 25

Industrial packaging

Answer 25

used to ship radioactive waste and low-activity material (smoke detectors)

Question 26

Type A packaging

Answer 26

designed to protect radiological contents

Question 27

Type B packaging

Answer 27

designed to prevent radiological release in event of extreme accident

Question 28

Type C packaging

Answer 28

used to transport radioactive material by air; not certified for use in US

Question 29

Radiation Dispersal Device

Answer 29

puts out radiation without a detonatoin

Question 30

Improvised nuclear device

Answer 30

actual bomb

Question 31

Radiation exposure device

Answer 31

exposes ppl to radiation w/o detonation

Question 32

headspace

Answer 32

small vapor space above liquid in a container