Wisconsin Hazmat Test
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containment rules
Rules that inform shippers how to package the materials safely and inform drivers how to load, transport, and unload the materials safely
communicate the risk
Hazard labels on packages, proper shipping papers, emergency response info, and placards _________of the hazard to shipper, carrier, and driver.
Identify hazardous materials Safely load and transport them properly placard your vehicle
in order to get a hazmat cdl you need to be able to...(3 things)
the shipper
Who is in charge of preparing shipping papers, supplying placards, and following packaging rules
the carrier
who is responsible for refusing improper shipments and reporting accidents involving hazardous materials?
the driver
who refuses leaking packages, placards vehicle while being loaded and safely transports the shipment without delay?
flammable liquids
What is class 3?
2
Flammable gases, non flammable gases and poisonous/toxic gases all belong to class...
shipping papers
After an accident you may be unable to communicate, this is why having accurate ____________ in the correct spot is very important.
TRUE
T or F the pouch of the drivers door, in clear reachable view from drivers seat, and on the drivers seat (when away from vehicle) are appropriate placed to keep shipping papers
HAZMAT package labels
_________ are diamond shaped hazard warnings which need to be attached to the hazardous material in some way.
4
A placarded vehicle must have at least how many identical placards displayed
FALSE all four sides are required to have one
T or F the front of the truck/tractor does not need a placard
placard
The ____________ displays both the name of class/division of the material and the division number for other drivers to see.
A
Column 1: Symbol that means the material is subject to hazardous material regulations only when it is being transported by air
W
Column 1: Symbol that means the material is subject to hazardous material regulations only when it is being transported by water
D
Column 1: Symbol meaning proper shipping name works for within the US but maybe not for international
I
Column 1: symbol means shipping name can be used in international transportation (name may be different within US)
G
Column 1: symbol meaning the hazardous material is identified by a generic shipping name
italics
Column 2: proper shipping names are shown in normal fonts, names shown in _________ are not proper shipping names
NO!
If column 3 in the hazardous materials table says forbidden, should you transport it?
The number is the same, UN can travel internationally and NA (north american) can only travel between the US and Canada
what is the difference between an identification number (column 4)with UN and NA?
"poison inhalation hazard" or "poisonous gas"
If the word "inhalation hazard appear on the shipping paper/package you must display what type of placards?
page numbers proper shipping description for each hazardous material a shipper's certification signed by the shipper
shipping papers must include 3 things...
entered first highlighted or identified before description
if a shipping paper has hazardous and non hazardous items, the hazmat will be...(3 possibilities)
ID number proper shipping name hazard class/division packing group
basic description of hazardous materials includes...(4 things)
total quantity and unit of measure number and types of packages the letters RQ if its a reportable quantity if RQ the name of the hazardous substance for all materials with the letter G in column 1, the tech name
What extra things must a hazmat description include
someone to call to tell first responders what the substance is
what is the emergency response telephone number used for?
basic description/technical name immediate hazards to health risks of fire/explosion what to do if there's an accident immediate methods for handing fires how to handle spills/leaks preliminary first aid measures
emergency response papers must include...
waste
If you're transporting waste material, the word _________ must appear before the proper shipping name of the material on the shipping paper.
2 years 3 for hazardous waste
shippers must keep a copy of shipping papers for how long after the material is accepted by the initial carrier?
box/container
the information on the shipping paper should always match the information attached to the ________ of the material.
name and address of shipper hazardous material's ID number and shipping name the labels required
package markings and labels will include what when needed?
liquid
packages with ________ containers inside will have package orientation markings with arrows pointing in the correct upright position
close together and near the proper shipping name
if a package needs more than one label, the labels should be...
uniform hazardous waste manifest
when transporting hazardous wastes, you must sign and carry a ______________ _____________ __________________ _______________.
in an emergency
when is the only legal time to move a vehicle not placarded properly?
3 contrasting prohibited tractor or the trailer clean
placards must be easily seen from all directions, read from left to right, atleast ___ inches away from other markings, kept clear of attachments or devices like ladders & doors, be fixed to a background of a ______ color, the use of "drive safely" and other slogans is ___________, front placard may be on the front of the _________ or the _________, the placard must be undamaged and __________.
1. hazard class of the material 2. amount of materials shipped 3. total weight of all classes of hazardous material on the vehicle
to know what placard to use you need to know 3 things...
any amount of substance being transported
Placard table one includes materials which must be placarded when?
over 1001 lbs (all table 2 materials together)
Placard table two materials must be placarded when?
you have 2 or more table 2 placards needed you have not loaded 2205 lbs of any table 2 hazmat at any one place
"DANGEROUS" placards can replace the seperate table 2 placards when...
DANGEROUS WHEN WET
materials with a secondary hazard of being dangerous when wet must display what placard in addition to all other necessary placards?
FALSE: as long as the placard is accurate, you can display it
T or F: you may not display a hazmat placard if it is not required for the material being transported
mass explosives, project hazards, mass fire hazards, poisonous/toxic gases, dangerous when wet, poison/toxic inhalation, radioactive
Name a few placard table 1 substances
minor explosion, insensitive explosives, flammable/nonflammable gases, flammable/nonflammable liquids, combustible liquids, flammable solids, spontaneously combustible, oxidizers, infectious substances, corrosives, miscellaneous hazardous materials
name placard table 2 substances
parking brake
before loading or unloading what is the first thing you should set to keep the truck from moving?
heat
You should always load hazmat away from sources of _______.
leaking
when loading/unloading watch for signs of ________ from the package. if you find these do not transport them as they are usually dangerous
1. Explosives 2. Flammable Gas 3. Flammable Liquid 4. Flammable Solids 5. Oxidizers
Do not let people smoke nearby what classes
secured
All hazardous materials must be _________ during transportation in order to keep them from falling, sliding, bouncing, etc.
1. explosives 2.1 flammable gas 3. flammable liquids
Cargo heaters are forbidden when transporting classes...
1. explosives 4. flammable solids 5. oxidizers
You cannot have overhang or tailgate loads of classes... Unlelss the packages are fire/water resistant or covered with a fire/water resistant tarp
off
Your engine should always be ______ when loading or unloading explosives
4 and 5
Class __ and __ materials may react when in contact with water, heat, or air. For this reason they must be kept dry and completely enclosed/covered securely
nitric
Class 8 (Corrosive) Materials must always be kept upright and if fragile loaded one by one. they must be loaded onto an even floor surface and ________ acid can not be stacked above any other product.
held upright
compressed gases must be loaded so that they are ___________ ______________ or in racks/boxes attached to the vehicle.
interconnections
Poisonous gas/materials should never be transported in containers with _________. Never load these packeages in the cab or sleeper.
bulk
cargo tanks are ________ packaging permanently attached to a vehicle
portable
_________________ tanks are bulk packaging not permanently attached to a vehicle.
1000 gallons
portable tanks must show the owners name, the name of contents on 2 sides in letters atleast 2 inches tall if contents are more than _________ gallons and 1 inch if less.
25
the person watching the tank loading must be alert, have a clear view, be within ______ feet of the tank, know the hazards involved, know emergency procedures, and be authorized to move the tank
running a pump
the only reason to run your engine when loading a flammable liquid is if it is _____________ __ __________. Otherwise it should be off.
loading or unloading
Liquid discharge valves on a compressed gas tank should be closed unless you are__________ or ____________.
bridge, tunnel, building place where people gather open fire
If transporting explosives you can't park withing 300 feet of ...
safe haven
a ______________ ____________ is an approved place where you can park an unattended vehicle containing explosives
NEVER around flammable/explosive items
when is it allowed to use flares to signal for help if a breakdown occurs?
always
some states/counties have route restrictions on hazmat items. drivers should __________ try to avoid places with alot of people around
explosives
If transporting ____________________ you must have a written route plan and follow it. It must be with you in the truck
approved gas mask
Drivers transporting chlorine must have an ________ ______ _______________ with them in the vehicle.
15 to 50
stop ___ to ___ feet before a railroad if your vehicle is placarded, carries any amount of chlorine, or has cargo tanks used for haz mat (loaded or empty)
emergency response guidebook
USDOT puts together this document so first responders know how to react to accidents with different hazmat materials.
keep people away limit the spread of material IF IT IS SAFE communciate the danger of the materials to responders provide shipping papers/emergency response info to them
As a professional driver, your job at the scene of a crash is to....
FALSE: the air getting to the flames will make the fire accelerate
T or F if the doors of your cargo trailer are hot during a fire you should open them to let the heat out
identify
If there is a leak, first you need to ________ the material. Do not touch it, it could injure you. Do not try to identify it by smell. Only move your vehicle if it is to get it off the road. Never continue driving.
description of the emergency exact location and direction of travel your name, carrier's name, name of city of terminal proper shipping name, hazard class, and ID # of material
If you need to send someone for a phone/truck stop to communicate an emergency, make sure they know... usually it is best to write it down.
5 feet
how far should you park from the travelled part of a roadway?
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