National Core Manual - Chapter Eight

Question 1

Placards

Answer 1

DOT requires diamond shaped signs to be placed on vehicles that transport certain types and quantities of hazardous materials

Question 2

Transportation Security Plan

Answer 2

must be developed and implemented if you ship or transport materials in quantities that require placards

Question 3

Placard Requirements

Answer 3

if the pesticide bears a DOT poison label, in containers larger than 119 gallons, in quantities greater than 1,000 pounds

Question 4

Security Plan Requirements

Answer 4

measure to prevent unauthorized access, security check of employees who pick up and transport, intended route of travel

Question 5

Well Designed Storage Site Characteristics

Answer 5

limited access, inventory control, protects people from exposure, reduces chance of environmental contamination, prevents temperature extremes and excess moisture, safeguards from theft, vandalism and unauthorized use, allows fire dept to know location

Question 6

Site Security

Answer 6

keep locked when not in use, post warning signs on doors and windows

Question 7

Moisture Damage to Pesticides

Answer 7

rust of metal containers, degradation of paper and cardboard containers, degradation of labeling, dry pesticides to clump, degrade or dissolve, slow release products to begin releasing

Question 8

Safe Storage of Containers

Answer 8

store in original containers, always use proper labels, keep securely closed, raise products up on pallets

Question 9

Isolate Unwanted or Waste Products

Answer 9

do not accumulate outdated or unwanted products, dispose of as soon as possible

Question 10

Site Security Benefits

Answer 10

employee / community safety, maintain operational integrity, reduce insurance costs, prevents theft / vandalism / sabotage, protects confidential business information, improves relationships w/ local authorities & emergency services

Question 11

Risk Assessment

Answer 11

first step in developing a security program; make a list of assets that need protecting, possible threats and steps that can be taken to protect them

Question 12

Minimizing Security Risks

Answer 12

adopt measures to deter tampering, include local authorities in planning, keep an accurate inventory at all times, keep storage areas locked, update emergency response plan and practice the procedures, post all emergency numbers, restrict access to nonemployees