Hazardous Materials Flashcards
The Product ID number for Acetylene, Dissolved is:
A) 1398
B) 2306
C) 1345
D) 1001
D) 1001
The Product ID number for Butane is:
A) 2311
B) 2547
C) 1011
D) 1032
C) 1011
The Product ID number for LPG is:
A) 1078
B) 1075
C) 1401
D) 1010
B) 1075
The Guide Number for Dangerous Goods in Apparatus is:
A) 153
B) 129
C) 140
D) 171
D) 171
The Guide Number for Xanthates is:
A) 151
B) 165
C) 135
D) 127
C) 135
What product has an ID Number of 1011?
A) Butylene
B) Sulfur Hexafluoride
C) Barium
D) Butane
D) Butane
What product has an ID Number of 1307?
A) Xylyl Bromide, Liquid
B) Xanthates
C) Xylenes
D) Xylenols, Liquid
C) Xylenes
What product has an ID Number of 3121?
A) Oxidizing Solid, Self-Heating
B) Oxidizing Solid, Water-Reactive, n.o.s.
C) Oxidizing Solid, Toxic, n.o.s.
D) Oxidizing Solid, Flammable, n.o.s.
B) Oxidizing Solid, Water-Reactive, n.o.s.
The Guide Number for this placard is:
A) 171
B) 163
C) 134
D) 114

C) 134

The Guide Number for this placard is:
A) 139
B) 112
C) 120
D) 113

B) 112

The Guide Number for this placard is:
A) 158
B) 153
C) 147
D) 125

D) 125

The Guide Number for this placard is:
A) 118
B) 127
C) 128
D) 138

B) 127

The Guide Number for this placard is:
A) 122
B) 143
C) 153
D) 139

A) 122

The Guide Number for this placard is:
A) 171
B) 147
C) 153
D) 123

C) 153

A truck is on fire with the placard above. It appears to be a cargo fire. Traffic will be stopped, and the area cleared for at least ________ metres in all directions and let burn.
A) 800
B) 1200
C) 1600
D) 3200

C) 1600

A patient has been in contact with a product displaying the above placard. What first aid measure should not be taken?
A) Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing
B) In case of contact with liquified gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water
C) Keep victim calm and warm
D) In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water

B) In case of contact with liquified gas, thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water

Which of the following health hazard(s) are correct for this product?
A) May produce corrosive solutions with contact with water
B) Toxic/flammable fumes may accumulate in confined spaces (basement, tanks, tank cars etc.)
C) Ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with substance may cause severe injury or burns
D) Both A & B are correct

A) May produce corrosive solutions with contact with water

Immediate precautionary measures of a small spill or leak with this placard shall be at least _____ metres for liquids at least ____ metres for solids.
A) 25 metres, 15 metres
B) 50 metres, 25 metres
C) 75 metres, 50 metres
D) 100 metres, 50 metres

B) 50 metres, 25 metres

Which of the following health hazard(s) are correct for this product?
A) May produce corrosive solutions with contact with water
B) Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance or decomposition may cause severe injury or death
C) Ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with substance may cause severe injury or burns
D) Both A & B are correct

D) Both A & B are correct

The rail car above is a:
A) Non-Pressure Tank Car
B) Pressure Tank Car
C) Hopper Car
D) Box Car

B) Pressure Tank Car

The rail car above is a:
A) Non-Pressure Tank Car
B) Pressure Tank Car
C) Hopper Car
D) Box Car

A) Non-Pressure Tank Car

The trailer above is a:
A) Dry Bulk Cargo Trailer
B) Flammable Liquid Trailer
C) Corrosive Liquid Trailer
D) Liquified Compressed Gas Trailer

B) Flammable Liquid Trailer

The trailer above is a:
A) Dry Bulk Cargo Trailer
B) Flammable Liquid Trailer
C) Corrosive Liquid Trailer
D) Liquified Compressed Gas Trailer

A) Dry Bulk Cargo Trailer

The trailer above is a:
A) Dry Bulk Cargo Trailer
B) Flammable Liquid Trailer
C) Corrosive Liquid Trailer
D) Liquified Compressed Gas Trailer

C) Corrosive Liquid Trailer

The trailer above is a:
A) Dry Bulk Cargo Trailer
B) Flammable Liquid Trailer
C) Corrosive Liquid Trailer
D) Liquified Compressed Gas Trailer

D) Liquified Compressed Gas Trailer

According to the ERG 2020 User’s Guide, recommended safety distances for ‘initial isolation’ and ‘protective action distances’ for a small spill is based on a release of _____ litres (_____ US gallons) or less.
A) 208 L, 55 US Gallons
B) 227 L, 60 US Gallons
C) 283 L, 75 US Gallons
D) None of the Above
A) 208 L, 55 US Gallons
Answer: A, Pg. 357
If 8000L propane tank is on fire, what is the minimum evacuation distance in meters?
A) 525 m
B) 925 m
C) 661 m
D) 2169 m
C) 661 m
Answer: C, Pg. 367
According to the 2020 ERG Book, Table 2 “Water Reactive Materials Which Produce Toxic Gases” from a Spill of (Vinyltrichlorosilane ID 1305) (Guide 155P) when Mixed with Water, Produces what type of Toxic-By-Inhalation (TIH) Gas?
A) HCN (Hydrogen cyanide)
B) HCL (Hydrogen chloride)
C) HBr (Hydrogen bromide)
D) HF (Hydrogen fluoride)
B) HCL (Hydrogen chloride)
(Answer B: ERG book Green section pg.345)
According to the 2020 ERG Book, Table 2 “Water Reactive Materials Which Produce Toxic Gases” from a Spill of (Aluminum Phosphide ID 1397 (Guide 139) when Mixed with Water, Produces what type of Toxic-By-Inhalation (TIH) Gas?
A) HCN (Hydrogen cyanide)
B) COCL2 (Phosgene)
C) PH3 (Phosphine)
D) HF (Hydrogen fluoride)
C) PH3 (Phosphine)
(Answer C: ERG book Green section pg.345)
According to the 2020 ERG Book, the following GHS pictogram indicates the following Health and Environmental Hazards?
A) Respiratory sensitizer, mutagen, Carcinogen, aspiration hazard
B) Hazardous to aquatic environment
C) Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
D) Acute toxicity (harmful), skin sensitizer, respiratory tract irritant

C) Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)

According to the 2020 ERG Book, the following GHS pictogram indicates the following Health and Environmental Hazards?
A) Respiratory sensitizer, mutagen, Carcinogen, aspiration hazard
B) Hazardous to aquatic environment
C) Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
D) Acute toxicity (harmful), skin sensitizer, respiratory tract irritant

D) Acute toxicity (harmful), skin sensitizer, respiratory tract irritant

According to the 2020 ERG Book, the following GHS pictogram indicates the following Health and Environmental Hazards?
A) Respiratory sensitizer, mutagen, carcinogen, aspiration hazard
B) Hazardous to aquatic environment
C) Acute toxicity (fatal or toxic)
D) Acute toxicity (harmful), skin sensitizer, respiratory tract irritant

A) Respiratory sensitizer, mutagen, carcinogen, aspiration hazard

According to the 2020 ERG Book, the following GHS pictogram indicates the following Physical Hazards?
A) Explosive, self-reactive, organic peroxide
B) Flammable, pryrophoric, self-reactive
C) Oxidizer
D) Gas under pressure

C) Oxidizer

According to the 2020 ERG Book, the following GHS pictogram indicates the following Physical Hazards?
A) Explosive, self-reactive, organic peroxide
B) Flammable, pryrophoric, self-reactive
C) Oxidizer
D) Gas under pressure

A) Explosive, self-reactive, organic peroxide

According to the 2020 ERG Book, the following GHS pictogram indicates the following Physical Hazards?
A) Explosive, self-reactive, organic peroxide
B) Flammable, pryrophoric, self-reactive
C) Oxidizer
D) Gas under pressure

B) Flammable, pryrophoric, self-reactive
