Chapter 8

Question 1

When relaying chemical names, whether during dispatch or during communications with others involved in the response such as hospital staff, them message should be accomplished by?

Answer 1

Spelling the name. Preferably using some form of the Phonetic alphabet

Question 2

This # is generally assigned to each proper shipping name used when hazardous materials are being transported?

Answer 2

4 digit identification number

Question 3

Use of a materials identification number is referred to as a ______ in the federal transportation regulations.

Answer 3

Marking

Question 4

ID numbers preceded by the letters UN are associated with?

Answer 4

Proper shipping names appropriate for international transport as well as domestic transport

Question 5

ID numbers preceded by NA are associated with

Answer 5

Proper shipping names NOT recognized for international transport EXCEPT to and from Canada.

Question 6

A material my meet the defining criteria for more than one hazard class, but is assigned to only one hazard class. This is done using pre-determined criteria known as the

Answer 6

Precedence of Hazard Table found in 49 CFR 173.2a

Question 7

Hierarchy of Hazard Materials Identification

Best-
Better-
Good-

Answer 7

Best- Name
Better- 4-digit ID number
Good- Hazard class