Hazmat Flashcards
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What document must accompany a hazardous materials shipment?
Answer: Shipping papers describing the hazmat
Shipping papers describe the hazardous materials and must travel with the shipment.
Where must hazmat shipping papers be kept while driving?
Answer: In a pouch on the driver's door or within reach on the seat
Shipping papers must be in a door pouch or in clear view within reach while driving.
On the shipping paper, how are hazardous materials typically distinguished from non-hazardous items?
Answer: Written in red, highlighted, or marked with an X in the HM column
Hazmat entries are identified by being highlighted, in a contrasting color, or marked with an X or RQ in the HM column.
What is the proper sequence of a basic description on shipping papers?
Answer: Proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, packing group
The basic description is proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, then packing group.
What does the letters 'RQ' on a shipping paper mean?
Answer: Reportable quantity of a hazardous substance
RQ indicates a reportable quantity, meaning a spill must be reported to authorities.
What certification must appear on hazmat shipping papers?
Answer: A shipper's certification that the materials are properly prepared
The shipper certifies on the papers that the materials are properly classed, described, packaged, marked, and labeled.
What should a driver do before transporting a hazmat load?
Answer: Review shipping papers and ensure proper marking, labeling, and placarding
Drivers must review the shipping papers and verify the shipment is properly marked, labeled, and placarded before transport.