Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A 2018 Pages 91-117 Flashcards by Rodney Davis

Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A

A ______ ______ ______ is a tank vehicle constructed to manufacture specifications as prescribed by the HM Regulations

Specification cargo tank.

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______ lbs & kilograms -the weight below which placarding is not required for Table 2 hazardous material

1001 lbs

454 kilograms.

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What is the gallons & liters at which the volume above which a packaging is deemed to be a bulk packaging for liquids

119 gallons

450 liters.

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_______ the weight of one commodity in non- bulk packaging for which identification numbers are to be displayed on a transport vehicle

4000kg 8820 lbs

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How much weight of 2.1 Flammable gas is

required before placarding

1001

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How much weight of 5.2 organic peroxide type B is required before placarding

any amount

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How much weight of organic peroxide

is required before placarding

1001

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How much weight of Flammable Solids 4.3

is required before placarding

any amount

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_____C the flashpoint that marks the upper limit for flammable liquids under the regulation

60.5 c (141 f)

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How much weight of 2.3 poison gases is required before placarding

any amount

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The _____ _____ on a cargo tank is a secondary control to close the internal valves.

Remote control.

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A _____ _____ ____ ____ are self-closing shut-off valves used in normal unloading operations and are designed and operated to close automatically to prevent the accidental release of product

Cargo tank’s internal valves.

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Overturn protection protects the ____ ____ ____ and manhole covers from damage in the event of overturn so as to minimize or totally prevent cargo loss

Cargo tanks valves.

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A ______ ______ is a specially machined section of the outlet piping

Shear section.

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______ are liquid tight

Buckheads.

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_______ have openings generally at

the top and bottom

Baffles.

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_______ divide the tank into separate compartments

Bulkheads

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_______ help reduce product surge

Baffles.

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Fusible links are designed to melt at temperature no greater than _____ in case of fire and, when melted, trigger the internal valves to close automatically

250f

121c.

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A tractor engine may only be kept running during the loading or unloading of a ____ ____ if the engine is required to run a pump, and then only if care is taken to avoid ignition of fumes.

Tank truck.

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The specifications prescribed for _____ _____ ____ are intended to protect against the particular hazards associated with an HM load

Specification cargo tanks.

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_______ and ______ -the flashpoints, above and below which a liquid is classified as a combustible liquid under the regulation

141 and 200

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_____ - the weight capacity above which a package is deemed to be a bulk packaging for solids

882 lbs.

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____ _____ and ______ ____ materials are allowed to be transported in non-specification tanks in domestic transportation

Combustible liquid. Class 9.

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# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A The Hazardous Materials Regulation require that carriers must use _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ on most interstate or intrastate shipments of HM

Specification cargo tanks. Book page 94

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What sections of the Hazardous Materials Regulation has details on placarding

172.500 through 172.560. Book page 100

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Hazardous Materials which require multiple labels are identified in section \_\_\_\_\_\_

172.101. Book page 102

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Hazardous Materials subject to the "Poison Inhalation Hazardous" shipping paper description should be placarded: Poison Inhalation Hazardous or Poison Gas, plus placards required in Section ______ (any amount)

172.504 Book page 102

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A \_\_\_\_\_\_ and ______ -the flashpoints,above and below which a flammable liquid, such as diesel fuel and fuel oil,may be reclassified as a combustible liquid for domestic transportation only

100 f and 141 f Book page 98

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Section ______ of the HM Regulations for HM that are exempt from the emergency response telephone number requirement

172.604. Book page 108

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of 6.1 Poison- Inhalation Hazards before placarding is required

any amount Book page 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of Division 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 Explosives before placarding is required

any amount Book page 100

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What is the phone number for the spill center

978-568-1922 Book page 107

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A A driver must disclose to the state, within \_\_\_\_, if convicted of a disqualifying crime or found not guilty by reason of insanity, adjudicated as a mental defective, or involuntarily committed to a mental institution

24 hours Book page 90

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Fusible links are heat activated devices installed in the cable lines or tubing and will melt at \_\_\_\_C in case of fire.

121 Book page 92

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A A shear section is a slight groove cut into the outlet piping within ____ inch of the tank shell.

4 inchs Book page 92

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A ‘Outage’ is the volume of tank, which is not filled when the tank is loaded and is generally ____ of the total volume.

1 to 3% Book page 92

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A 119 gallons, the volume at which packaging is deemed to be a bulk packaging for liquids, is equal to ____ liters.

450 Book page 98

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A 1,001 pounds, the weight below which placarding is not required for table 2 hazardous materials, is equal to ____ kilograms.

454 Book page 98

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What classes do not require placarding regardless of the quantity being transported (There is 8 Classes)

1. Division 6.2 Infectious Substances 2. Materials classed as ORM-D 3. Radioactive Materials bearing the Radioactive White 1 4. Radioactive Yellow 2 labels 5. limited quantity shipment of HM 6. Limited Quantity shipments of HM 7. non-bulk shipments (1-1000 lbs) of combustible liquids 8. Class 9 materials Book pages 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A At what limit must a vehicle be marked with the identification number of a hazardous material when it is the only cargo onboard and loaded at the same spot?

8820 lbs Book page 103

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A There are ___ ways to placard a vehicle with a mixed load of HM

four Book page 102

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Option 1 of loading mixed load of HM If the load includes a class of HM that requires placarding for any quantity (\_\_\_\_), that class placard must be put on and displayed as long as the commodity is on board and without regard to any other compatible HM that may be loaded into the vehicle and the placarding that is required for those other HM

Table 1 Book page 102

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A HM shipping papers must be kept separate from all other papers, or they must be on top of all other papers being carried, or distinctively tabbed to facilitate locating them readily according to section 49 CFR\_\_\_\_\_ and 49 CFR\_\_\_\_.

177.817 and 177.200 Book page 106

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What is the proper sequence that hazardous materials must be presented on the hazardous shipping papers?

Identification Number, Shipping Name, Hazard Class, Packing Group Book page 106

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Chemtrec was created by the ___ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_

American Chemistry Council Book page 107

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Chemtrec was created by the American Chemistry Council and stands for?

Chemical transportation emergency center Book page 107

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A In an HM emergency, a driver should contact?

Their company Local emergency responders Book page 108

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What is the maximum penalty for not reporting spills into waterways, per day?

$75,000 Book page 109

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A All tanks will not necessarily require all tests and inspections. If EPA Method 27 is used for leakage testing, the tank must be marked ____ Method 27

K-EPA Book page 91

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What does the marking V stand for when testing or inspections is performed on a cargo tank

Visual test Book page 90

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What does the marking I stand for when testing or inspections is performed on a cargo tank

Internal visual test Book page 90

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What does the marking P stand for when testing or inspections is performed on a cargo tank

Pressure test Book page 90

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What does the marking L stand for when testing or inspections is performed on a cargo tank

Lining Test Book page 91

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What does the marking K stand for when testing or inspections is performed on a cargo tank

Leakage Test Book page 91

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A \_\_\_\_\_\_ is a colorless, odorless gas that does not support combustion

Nitrogen. Book page 93

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A \_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ or elements are heat-activated devices installed in the cable lines, tubing of tank trailers

Fusible links. Book page 92

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of Dangerous when wet is required before placarding

any amount Book page 100

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of organic peroxide solid is required before placarding

any amount Book page 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A \_\_\_\_\_ displaces oxygen; therefore,brief exposure to a concentrated atmosphere of nitrogen can render someone unconscious almost instantly

Nitrogen. Book page 91

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ cannot be seen or smelled. It can only be detected by testing

Nitrogen. Book page 91

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of Organic Peroxide liquid is required before placarding

Any amount. Book page 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A A\_\_\_\_ _____ ,as required by the Hazardous materials regulations,is one that is permanently affixed to the specification cargo tank vehicle and shows such things as the specification number,name of the tank manufacturer,tank manufacturers serial number,dates of manufacture and test,and shell materials

Specification plate. Book page 94

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A The _____ must check the specification plate to make certain that the tank is the type authorized to hold that specific HM to be loaded

Driver. Book page 94

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A In many cases, the UN identification number ______ will be displayed when a vehicle is transporting an elevated temperature Material

3257. Book page 102

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A A carriers failure to complete timely telephone and written reports for fuel spills has resulted in fines and penalties for ___ % of all power units

1% Book page 108

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of Organic Peroxide temperature controlled before placarding is required

Any amount. Book page 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How can packages, marked in accordance with United Nations recommendations and HM regulations, be identified?

UN symbol Book page 99

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Placards are required if the vehicle is transporting any quantity of Table ___ HM

1 book page 100

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A For alkali burns, you should flush face, eyelids, and eyes with running water for ____ minutes; remove loose particles with sterile gauze;do not irrigate with soda solution; cover with dry compress; and, get medical aid immediately

30 Book page 112

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How long should you wash away chemicals when suffering from chemical burns?

No less than 15 minutes Book page 113

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What is the first aid treatment for Acid burns to the eye?

Flush face, eyes, and eyelids with cool running water for 15 minutes if the chemical is acid Cover eye with dry dressing Don’t rub eye Book page 112

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A A driver should not use water to extinguish those HM which that ? (3)

1. React chemically with water 2. Burn in contact with water 3. Specific flammable or combustible liquids which float on water Book page 114

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A The FMCSRs prohibit smoking within 25 feet of a vehicle transporting (4)

1. Explosives 2. Flammable materials (liquids, solids, gases) 3. Oxidizer 4. The driver of a empty tank vehicle is prohibited from smoking if the vehicle is placard for Flammable liquids or Flammable gases Book page 114

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A In general, what type of cargo is most likely to increase the seriousness of a truck fire? (3)

1. Explosives 2. Oxidizers 3. Organic peroxides Book page 113

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Option 2 of loading mixed load of HM If the load includes one class of HM for which placarding is required at 1,001 pounds or more, that class placard must be displayed when the aggregate gross weight on board reaches _____ pounds; the placard may be displayed for any quantity of that material which is on board.

1,001 pounds Book page 103

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Option 3 of loading mixed load of HM If the load includes two or more classes of material for which placarding is required at 1,001 pounds (Table 2) and the gross weight of the combined classes is 1,001 pounds or more, either the class placard for each class or, alternatively, the ________ placard may be used.

DANGEROUS Book page 103

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Option 4 of loading mixed load of HM If _____ pounds or more of an HM for which placarding is required at the 1,001 pounds level (Table 2) is loaded at a single location, the class placard for that HM must be displayed in addition to any other required placard(s)

2,205 Book page 103

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A \_\_\_\_ ____ and ___ \_\_\_ must be placarded for any quantity of HM material carried.

Cargo tanks and portable tanks Book page 103

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A "\_\_\_\_\_\_\_" placard is not allowed for bulk packaging

Dangerous Book page 103

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What type of product hazard classes must be grounded while loading and unloading ?

Flammable Combustible Book page 91

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What are the principal precaution that must be taken around a loading rack?

The driver should make sure that: His vehicle's engine is off His vehicle is secured against movement There is no smoking or open flames or lights Electronic devices,such as cell phone, CB radios,and navigation systems are turned off. Book page 93

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of a Radioactive Yellow III label before placards is required

any amount Book page 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A How much weight of Explosives, Compatibility Group S (1.4s) is required before placard

Doen't require placard Book page 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A Which interstate vehicles must stop at railroad grade crossings? (There is 6)

1. Buses transporting passengers 2. Vehicles transporting any quantity of chlorine 3. Vehicles marked or placarded for the transportation of HM 4. A cargo tank vehicle, loaded or empty, used for the transportation of HM, or for any liquid having a flashpoint of less than 200 F 5. Cargo tank vehicles transporting any commodity which was loaded at a temperature in excess of its flashpoint 6. Cargo tank vehicles, loaded or empty, transporting an HM under the term of a "special permit" granted by PHMSA page 111

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A When must drivers surrender their hazardous materials endorsements? (6)

1. An alien (unless a lawful permanent resident) 2. An individual who has renounced his U.S. citizenship 3. An individual who is wanted or under indictment for certain felonies 4. An individual convicted in civilian or military court for certain felonies 5. An individual who has been found to be mentally defective or committed to a mental institution 6. An individual who is considered to pose a security threat based on a review of various databases page 90

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A When transporting flammables, what type of emergency signal is forbidden to be used by the tank truck driver?

A tank truck driver is forbidden to use any flame producing emergency signal when transporting flammables page 95

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What classes of HM require placarding of the vehicle when an aggregate gross weight of 1,001 pounds or more is on board? (There is 12)

1. Division 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 Explosives 2. Division 2.1 Flammable Gas 3. Division 2.2 Nonflammable Gas 4. Class 3 Flammable Liquid 5. Combustible Liquids 6. Division 4.1 Flammable Solid 7. Division 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible 8. Division 5.1 Oxidizers 9. Division 5.2 Organic Peroxides ( other than organic peroxide, Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled) 10. Division 6.1 Poisons (other than inhalation hazards) 11. Class 8 Corrosives 12. Class 9 Miscellaneous HM page 101

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A \_\_\_\_\_ is a emergency device on cargo tank that are located remotely from the normal control handles used to operate the internal valves

remote control page 91

# Tank Truck and Hazardous Materials Q&A What is designed to melt at a temperature no greater than 121 C in case of fire and, when melted, trigger the internal valves to close automatically

Fusible links page 92