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MN CDL Section B_9 Flashcards

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Definition of Hazardous Materials

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Products that pose a risk to health, safety, and property during transportation

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Haz Mat Federal Regulations

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Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) | 49 CFR 171-180

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Federal regulations that define Haz Mat

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49 CFR 383.5

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Frequency that Haz Mat employees should be trained and tested

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At least once every 3 years

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Intent of Haz Mat regulations

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  1. Contain the material: How to package, load, transport, unload. These are called containment rules
  2. Communication the risk: Communicate hazards to shipper, carrier, and driver. Shippers need to labels on packages, proper shipping papers, emergency response, placards.
  3. Assure safe drivers and equipment: Drivers need to know how to identify, load, placard, transport Haz mat
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Haz Mat: Shipper role

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  1. Sends products from one place to another by truck, rail, or airplane
  2. Uses Haz Mat regulations to determine:
    a. ID #
    b. Shipping name
    c. Hazard class
    d. Packing group
    e. Packaging
    f. Label and markings
    g. Placards
    h. Must package, mark, and label the materials: prepare shipping papers, emergency response, supply placards
    i. Certify on the shipping paper that the shipment has been prepared according to the rules
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Haz Mat: Carrier role

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  1. Takes shipment to destination
  2. Prior to transport, check shipper did everything correctly
  3. Refuses improper shipments
  4. reports accidents and incidents to proper authority
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Haz Mat: Driver role

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  1. Verify shipper identified, marked, and labeled the haz mat properly
  2. Refuses leaking packages and shipments
  3. Placards vehicle
  4. Safely transports the shipment without delay
  5. Keeps shipping papers, and emergency response information in the proper place
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HM: Shipping paper definition

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Describes the HM being transported, examples include: shipping orders, bills of lading, manifests

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Min size of placards

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9.84 sq inches

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Cargo tanks & bulk packaging must display this in addition to placards

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Identification number of their contents on placards or orange/white panels the size of placards

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  1. To identify haz mat, check all three of these lists

2. In the basic description of HM table, what is an important two letters that can be looked up on this list?

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Section 172.101
A. Haz Mat table
B. Appendix A - the list of hazardous substances
C. Appendix B-the list of marine pollutants
RQ=Reportable Quantity

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Class 1.1 Explosives

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Mass Explosion Hazard: Dynamite
Placard as: Explosives 1.1
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 1.2 Explosives

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Projection Hazard: Flares
Placard as: Explosives 1.2
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 1.3 Explosives

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Fire and/or minor blast/projection Hazard: Display Fireworks
Placard as: Explosives 1.3
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 1.4 Explosives

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Minor explosion hazard: Ammunition
Placard as: Explosives 1.4
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 1.5 Explosives

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Very Insensitive with mass Explosion hazard: Blasting agents
Placard as: Explosives 1.5
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 1.6 Explosives

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Extremely Insensitive; no mass explosion hazard: Explosive devices
Placard as: Explosives 1.6
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 2.1 Gases

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Flammable Gases: Propane, Oxygen
Placard as: Flammable Gas
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 2.2 Gases

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Non-Flammable Gases: Helium
Placard as: Non-Flammable Gas
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 2.3 Gases

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Poisonous / Toxic gases: Fluorine
Placard as: Poison Gas
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 3 Flammable liquids

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Flammable Liquids: Gasoline, Acetone
Placard as: Flammable Liquid
(Flammable and combustible are interchangeable)
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 4.1 Flammable Solids

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Flammable Solids: Ammonium Picrate, Wetted
Placard as: Flammable Solid
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 4.2 Flammable Solids

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Spontaneously Combustible: White phosphorus
Placard as: Spontaneously combustable
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 4.3 Flammable Solids

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Spontaneously Combustible: Sodium
Placard as: Dangerous when wet
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 5.1

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Oxidizers: Ammonium Nitrate
Placard as: Oxidizer
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 5.2 Other than (Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled)

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Organic Peroxides: Other than organic peroxide, Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled
Placard as: Organic Peroxide
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 5.2 (Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled)

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Organic Peroxides: Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled
Placard as: Organic Peroxide
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 6.1 Other than Inhalation hazard zone A & B

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Other than Inhalation hazard zone A & B. Examples: Pesticide, Arsenic
Placard as: Poison
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 6.1 With Inhalation hazard zone A & B only

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Inhalation hazard zone A & B only
Placard as: Poison/toxic inhalation
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 6.2

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Infectious substances: Anthrax Virus
Placard as: (None)
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 7

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Radioactive Yellow III Label only: Uranium, Plutonium
Placard as: Radioactive
Placard requirement: Must always

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Class 8

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Corrosives: Battery fluid
Placard as: Corrosive
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class 9

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Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials: PCB’s, Formaldehyde, Asbestos
Placard as: Class 9 (not required for domestic transportation)
Placard requirement: If > or = to 1,001 Lbs

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Class: None (ORM-D) Other regulated material-domestic
Class: None..

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A. ORM-D (Other regulated material-Domestic) Hair spray, charcoal, food flavorings, medicines
B. Combustible liquids | fuel oils, lighter fluids
Placard as: (None)
Placard if more than 1001Lbs

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Haz Mat Table: Column #1

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  1. Which shipping mode this entry effects
    (+) = Shows proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group to use even if the material does not meet the hazard class definition
    (A)=Subject to HMR only if traveling by air (unless it is a hazardous substance or hazardous waste)
    (W)=Subject to HMR only if traveling by water (unless it is a hazardous substance , waste, or marine pollutant
    (D)=Correct for Domestic shipping only
    (I)=Correct for International shipping only
    (G)=Generic shipping name being used: Must be accompanied by a specific technical name
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Haz Mat Table: Column #2

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Shipping name: Hazardous materials description & proper shipping names

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Haz Mat Table: Column #3

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Hazard Class or Division

Note: Driver can establish which placards to use by knowing: Class, Amount, Amount of all HM in all classes in vehicle

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Haz Mat Table: Column #4

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Identification numbers

  1. Note: 4 digit identification numbers are followed by one of three pairs of letters: UN, NA (US & Canada only), or ID (Air transportation).
  2. Used by first responders to identify hazardous materials. One ID number could be used to identify more than one chemical
  3. Identification numbers that identify chemicals can be looked up in the ERG: Emergency Responce Guidebook
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Haz Mat Table: Column #5

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PG: Packaging Group (roman number)

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Haz Mat Table: Column #6

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Hazard warning labels shippers must put on packages, maybe multiple labels

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Haz Mat Table: Column #7

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Additional provisions: Refer to federal regulations for specific information

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Haz Mat Table: Column #8

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Three part column showing the section numbers covering the packaging requirements for each hazardous material

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Haz Mat Table: Column #9 & #10

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Do not apply to transportation by highway

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“RQ” listed on shipper paper and package

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Reportable quantity: If the amount of material is large enough to be a reportable quantity, if a spill occurs, it must be reported. RQ is listed on both shipping paper and package

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Special requirements if “ inhalation hazard” appears on shipping paper or package

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The “Poison inhalation Hazard” or “Poison Gas” placards must be displayed

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Marine Pollutants special regs

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If more than 119 gallons, without a placard as specified by HMR, should display a white triangle with fish and “X” (this is not a placard). Most be noted on shipping papers

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High level: “Shipping Paper” requirements

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  1. Page numbers with total listed on first page: 1/4 for example
  2. Proper shipping description for each hazardous material
  3. Shippers certification, signed by shipper, stated that the shipment was properly prepared according to regulations
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Shipping Paper: First 4 Columns

  1. Rules on mixing HM and Non-HM
  2. What is needed for HM description
  3. Emergency # requirements
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  1. Column #1: Symbol that identifies the form of travel that this row is focused on
  2. Column #2: HM Description & Proper shipping names
  3. Column #3: Hazard Class or Division
  4. Column #4: ID #
    - If shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, hazardous materials must be first, highlighted in a contrasting color OR identified with “X’ or “RQ”
    - Additional information for HM description: Total quantity, unit of measure, # and types of packages, RQ if needed, if “G” in column
  5. Emergency response telephone number must be listed
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Emergency response number

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  1. Shipping papers must provide emergency response number
  2. Used by emergency responders to obtain information about any haz materials involved in spill or accident
  3. Must provide: Basic description and technical name, immediate hazards to health, risks of fire or explosion, immediate precautions, methods for handling fires or spills, preliminary first aid. This information can be part of shipping paper or some other document. It may be the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
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If shipping Hazardous Waste the description must include:

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The word “waste” before the proper shipping name

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Shippers Certification Definition

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The shipper certifies that the package has prepared according to the rules, must appear on origional shipping paper

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Rules with respect to packaging markings and labels requirements

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  1. Important package markings and the name of the haz material, must be the same as on papers.
  2. When required, the shipper will put the name and address of shipper/consignee, haz mat shipping name/ID number, other labels on package (must be the same as shipping papers)
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  1. Shippers must keep shipping papers for how many years? How many years if Hazardous waste?
  2. If one provides a carrier service only and is not the originator of the shipment, how long must shipping papers be kept?
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  1. 2 years, 3 years

2. 1 year

55
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Additional shipping document required for Hazardous Waste

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A Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest is required that is signed by hand

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Placard placing rules

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  1. Easily seen from all four directions
  2. Words and numbers are level and read from L to R
  3. At least 3” away from any markings, Clear of any other accessories (ladders, tarpaulins, doors, etc)
  4. Contrasting to background, no other text is allowed: for example “drive safely” is not allowed
  5. Front placard can be on cab or trailer
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Two types of placarded tables

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  1. Table 1: Must placard for any amount
  2. Table 2: If total amounts are greater than or equal to 1001 Lbs including packaging. A single “Dangerous” placard could be used for this category. If more than 2205 Lbs are loaded at any one place, must individually placard
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Special placard rules when “inhalation hazard” appears on shipping paper or package

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Poison gas or Poison inhalation placards must be used regardless of weight

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Special placard rules when “dangerous when wet” appears on shipping paper or package

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“dangerous when wet” placards must be used regardless of weight

60
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Definition of “bulk packaging” and rules for vehicles transporting a bulk package

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Bulk packaging is a single container with a capacity of greater than 119 gallons. Vehicle must be placarded regardless if only a residual hazardous material exists in the container

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How many “Classes” are there with Haz Mat Placards

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There are 9 classes, 1-9 and then a “none”

62
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What are the “Divisions” of Haz Mat Placards

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These are the numbers with decimel points: 1.1, 5.1, etc.

63
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Cargo tanks and other bulk packaging have to display something beyond a regular placard

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Cargo tanks and other bulk packaging display the identification number of their contents on placards or panels or white square on point displays that are the same size as placards

64
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Shippers package for two reasons:

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In order to Contain and Communicate hazards of HM

65
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Driver placard their vehicle to (fill in blank) the risk

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Communicate, warn others of

66
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What three things do you need to know to decide which placards (if any) you need?

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  1. The Hazard Class of the materials
  2. The amount of hazardous materials shipped
  3. The total weight of all classes of hazardous materials in your vehicle
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A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the (fill in the blank) and on the (fill in the blank). The identification number must also appear on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging

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  1. Shipping paper as part of the shipping description

2. Package

68
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Where must you keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials

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  1. In a pouch on the drivers door
  2. In clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened
  3. On the drivers seat if driver is out of vehicle
69
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No overhang or tail gate loads, closed cargo space (or fire/water resistent tarp cover) for these class

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Class 1,4, 5

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Special loading instructions for Class 1 (Explosives)

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  1. Turn engine off
  2. Disable cargo heaters
  3. Make sure there are no sharp points that could damage cargo
  4. Floor lining is required for 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (non-metallic or non ferrous)
  5. Do not transfer from one vehicle to another in a public roadway unless it is an emergency
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1.1 & 1.2 cannot be transported in vehicle combinations with:

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  1. 1.1A Initiating explosives
  2. 2.3 Poison gas
  3. 6.1 Poisonous materials
  4. 7 Radioactive-yellow III
  5. HM in a portable tank
  6. There is a placarded cargo tank in the combo
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Class 4 (flammable solids) and class 5 (Oxidizers) materials special considerations

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Background: Class 4 materials are solids that react including fire and explosion to water heat and air or even spontaneously

  1. Must be completely enclosed in a vehicle or covered securely
  2. The materials can become unstable and dangerous when wet, must be kept dry
  3. Materials subject to spontaneous combustion or heating must be in vehicles with sufficient ventilation
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Class special considerations for loading class8 (corrosive) materials

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  1. Be gentle when loading, if loading breakable containers, load by hand, 1 by 1
  2. Keep upright, do not drop or roll containers
  3. Stack only if allowed
  4. Nitric acid should not be above any other product
  5. Load batteries so fluid will not spill and secure to prevent short circuits
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Special considerations for class8 (corrosive) materials: Never load corrosive liquids NEXT TO OR ABOVE:

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  1. 1.4 (Explosives C)
  2. 4.1 (Flammable solids)
  3. 2.3, Zone B (Poisonous Gases)
  4. 4.3 (Dangerous when wet)
  5. 5 (Oxidizers)
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Special considerations for class 2 (Compressed gases) materials (including cryogenic liquids)

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  1. Cylinders must be secured and held upright, unless

2. Cylinders may be loaded in a horizontal position if it is designed so relief valve is in the vapor space

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Special considerations for class (2.3 Poisonous gases or 6.1 Poisonous materials)

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  1. Never use trailers with interconnections
  2. Never load in drivers cab, or sleeper, or where food materal is
  3. There are special rules for loading and unloading class 2 materials (requires special training)
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Class 7 (Radioactive) materials special considerations

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  1. Some radioactive materials bear a number called the transport index.
  2. The shipper labels these packages radioactive II or radioactive III and prints the transport index on the package
  3. The transport index tells the degree of control needed during transportation. Spacing, closeness to food, people, etc.
  4. Total index of all packages in a single vehicle must not exceed 50
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Do not load:

  1. 6.1 (Poison) or
  2. 2.3 (Poison inhalation hazard) with:
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  1. Animal or human food stuffs (does not include toothpaste, mouthwash, skin creams, etc)
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Do not load:

  1. 2.3 (Poisonous) gas zone A or
  2. 6.1 (Poison) liquids, PGI, Zone A with:

OR, what can #1 and #2 be loaded with?

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A) The only acceptable HM to load with poison gas or liquids (A) are with 1.4, 2.2, 6.2, 7

B) Unacceptable combinations are:

  1. Class 1 except for 1.4 (Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5)
  2. Division 2.1 (flammable gas)
  3. Class 3
  4. Class 4
  5. Class 5 (5.1 & 5.2)
  6. Class 8
80
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Do not load charged stored batteries with

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Division 1.1

81
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Do not load Class 1 (Detonating Primers) with

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Any other explosives unless in a authorized containers

82
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Do not load Division 6.1 (Cyanides or cyanide mixtures) with

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Acids, corrosive materials, or other acidic materials which could release hydrocyanic acid (examples: cyanides, silver cyanides, sodium cyanides

83
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Nitric acid (Class 8) loading restrictions

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Do not load above any other product

84
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Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?

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Do not smoke within 25' of:
1
2.1
3
4.1,4.2
5
85
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Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a a heater/air conditioner unit?

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In general, do not use a cargo heater for classes 1, 2.1, 3

86
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Should the floor liner required for Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials be SS?

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Floor liners can be SS

87
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At the shipper’s dock your given a paper for 100 cartons of battery acid. You already have 100 pounds of silver cyanide on board, what precautions do you have to take?

A

Cannot load both materials

88
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Name a hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle>

A

Radioactive materials

89
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  1. Bulk packaging - Cargo tanks definition
  2. Bulk packaging - Portable tanks definition
    What is the difference bettween these two?
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  1. Bulk packaging: “Cargo tanks” definition: They permanently attached to vehicle, so loaded and unloaded while on vehicle
  2. Portable tanks are bulk packaging not permanently attached to vehicle; loaded and unloaded while the tanks are off vehicle
90
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Bulk packaging (cargo and portable tank) rules for identification number

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  1. Identification number must be displayed for bulk packaging (including dump trucks).
  2. Identification number is in column #4 of the Hazardous Material Table
  3. Numbers need to be 3.9” and black. Background can be orange panels, placards, or white diamond shaped background if no placards are required
  4. Speciification cargo tanks must show a re-test date
91
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Portable tanks must have specific identification rules

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  1. Must show owners name, or lessee
  2. Shipping name: Must be displayed on two opposing sides. Letter Size: Shipping name must be >2” for >1000 gallon tanks and 1” for <1000gallons
  3. Identification number must be on each side and each end (4 sides) for >1000 gallons, 2 opposing sides if <1000. Must be visible when tank is on truck, if not, must be on all four sides of motor vehicle
92
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What are cargo tanks?

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A tank in which hazardous materials are loaded with no intermediate form of containment and is >119 Gallons

93
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Your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas. Should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

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Turn engine off immediately after product transfer

94
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Parking rules: Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Explosives

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  1. Never park within 5’ of traveled part of road
  2. Do not park within 300’ a bridge, tunnel, building, a place where people gather, open fire (unless required like for gas station, keep it brief)
  3. Do not park on private property unless owner is aware
  4. Someone must always watch vehicle unless you are on the shippers, carriers, consignee’s property. Must be awake, trained to move vehicle, within 100’, trained, not in sleeper berth
  5. You can leave vehicle unattended in safe haven, which is granted by local authorities
  6. Same rules apply if vehicle is placarded and empty
95
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If you break down and have to use stopped vehicle signals, when transporting Class 3(Flammable liquids), Class 2.1(Flammable gas), or 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

A

Do not use flares, fuses, or any burning signals. Use reflective triangles or red electric lights

96
Q

Transportation of Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Explosives require to be completed in advance and driver must sign a receipt of

A
  1. Shipping papers
  2. A written route plan
  3. Copy of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR, part 397)
  4. Written emergency instructions: Carrier must provide written instructions on what to do if delayed or accident occurs. Instructions must include: Contact information of agents or shippers, description/nature of explosives being shipped, precautions to take in emergiencies
97
Q

Do not smoke within 25’ of these classes/div

A
  1. 1, 2.1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5
98
Q

Special rules for Chlorine, driver must have:

A
  1. Must have gas mask

2. Must have emergency kit for controlling leaks in dome cover plate fittings

99
Q

Haz Mat Railroad crossing rules

A
  1. Stop before a RR crossing if vehicle is placarded, any amount of chlorine, has cargo tanks used for HM (regardless if empty)
  2. Must stop 15-50’ prior, don’t shift gears
100
Q

The book emergency responders can use to look up shipping names and hazardous materials idendification number

A

Emergecy Response Guidebook, ERG

101
Q

As a professional driver, if you are in an accident, do these things

A
  1. Check to see that your driving partner is OK
  2. Keep shipping papers with you
  3. Keep people far away and upwind
  4. Warn others of the danger
  5. Call for help
  6. Follow your employers instructions
102
Q
  1. What is the National Response Center?

2. They work closely with ?

A

The National Resource Center helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards. It is a resource to firefighters and police. Driver or employer must phone right away if any of the following occurs in a hazardous materials incident. They work closely with Chemtrec

  1. Person is killed, injured required hospitalization
  2. Property damage > $50K
  3. Major transportation artery closed for more than an hour
  4. General population evacuated for more than an hour
  5. Fire, breakage, spillage of either radioactive or infectious bacteria or toxins
  6. Release of marine pollutant >119 Gallons or 882Lbs of solid
103
Q

If your placarded trailer has dual tires, how often should you check the tires?

A

Examine each tire at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked

104
Q

What is a “safe haven”

A

An approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosives

105
Q

How close to the traveled part of the roadway can you park with Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

A

Never park within 5 feet of the traveled part of the roadway

106
Q

How close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building with Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

A

Never park less than 300’ from these structures

107
Q

What type of fire extinguiser must placarded vehicles carry?

A

Must have a UL rating of 10 B:C or more

108
Q

You are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 (dangerous when wet) materials. Do you need to stop before a RR highway crossing?

A

Yes, vehicles that are placarded, or carries any amount of chlorine, or has cargo tanks (empty/full) used for HM

109
Q

At a rest area you discover your hazardous materials shipments slowly leaking from the vehicle. There is no phone around, what should you do?

A
  1. Identify the HM leaking by using shipping papers, labels, or package location.
  2. Do not touch to identify material, or find source of leak
  3. Do not move vehicle unless required for safety or to get away from people
  4. Park it, secure it, stay in the area, send some one for help
110
Q

What is the Emergency Response Guide?

A
  1. This is a guidebook for fire fighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public from HM
  2. The guide is indexed by proper shipping name and hazardous materials identification number
111
Q

Cargo Heater rules

A

Cargo heaters must not be used when transporting 1, 2.1, 3

112
Q

Corrosive liquids (Class 8) must NEVER be loaded with

A
  1. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 _ 1.5
  2. 2.3
  3. 4.2
  4. 6.1
113
Q

What does PG III mean?

A

Packing Group 3, used with poison (6) on examples

114
Q

Identification numbers are always preceded by one of three sets of letters

A

UN:
NA: - US and in/out of Canada
ID: Air

115
Q

In Column #3 - if it states “Forbidden”

A

Never transport with this method

116
Q

In Column #7, what is the column title and what numbers indicated an inhalation hazard

A
  1. Additional provisions

2. 1-6 indicate “Inhalation Hazard”

117
Q

ERG stands for

A

Emergency Response Guidebook

118
Q

When required, the shipper will label packages with:

A
  1. Name/Address of shipper

2. HM Shipping Name / Identification #

119
Q

Hazardous waste manifest must have a BLANK and a certain registration #

A

Name of person with EPA registration number

120
Q

If material is in BULK packaging, but still a Table 2 <1000 Lbs, what is unique

A

It must be placarded

121
Q

The 2205 Lb rule is only for

A

Placard as Dangerous compounds that are on table two , but collectively add up to more than 1000 Lbs but less than 2205

122
Q

Bulk packaging can be split into two sections

A
  1. Portable Tank (not permanently attached to vehicle)

2. Cargo Tank (Permanently attached to vehicle)

123
Q

Rules for bulk packaging

A
  1. ID # required (>3.9”)
124
Q

Rules for loading Cargo Tanks

A
  1. Attendant must be within 25’ while filling
  2. It is illegal to move an open tank
  3. Attendant must have skills to move and understand emergency procedures
  4. Flammable tanks must be grounded
125
Q

Parking a placarded but non 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 vehicle rules

A
  1. Can be parked within 5’ of roadway, briefly
  2. Must always be observed
  3. Do not uncouple and leave trailer
  4. Do not park within 300’ of open fire
126
Q

Never use burning signal near these classes/div

A
  1. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
  2. 2.1
  3. 3
127
Q

Fires to fight

A

Fight truck fires not HazMat fires (unless it is easy to remove a case). Careful with hot doors, do not open

128
Q

If hauling explosives and there is a collision and you need to separate the vehicles

A
  1. Remove explosives more than 200’ away before seperating
129
Q

Transferring fluids or gases in a public motorway

A

Never transfer fluids or gases in a public roadway unless it is an emergency

130
Q

If a spill occurs with a RQ, how long does the carrier have to issue a report

A

30 days

131
Q

For tanks greater than 119 (or combined >1000) Gallons, CDL needs

A

A tank endorsement

132
Q

RQ needs to be reported on both:

A
  1. Shipping Paper

2. Package

133
Q

The basic description of HM materials for a Shipping paper. Must be in this order

A
  1. ID #
  2. Proper shipping name
  3. Hazard class / division
  4. Packing group
  5. Must also show:
    a. Total quantity and unit of measure
    b. The number and types of packages
    c. The letters RQ if it is a reportable quantity
    d. If G is listed in Column 1, the technical name must be provided
  6. Emergency Response Number / contact
  7. Shipper and carrier
  8. To and From

JR Set #1 (7 decks)

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