Hazmat Flashcards
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What is required to transport hazardous materials that need placards?
Answer: A hazardous materials (H) endorsement on your CDL
Transporting placardable amounts of hazmat requires an H endorsement, which includes a background check.
What additional screening is required to obtain a hazmat endorsement?
Answer: A TSA security threat assessment background check
Federal law requires a TSA security threat assessment, including fingerprinting, for the hazmat endorsement.
What is the main purpose of the hazardous materials regulations?
Answer: To contain the material, communicate the risk, and ensure safe drivers
The regulations aim to contain the product, communicate the risk, and ensure safe drivers and equipment.
What is a 'label' in hazmat transport?
Answer: A diamond-shaped marking on the package itself
Labels are diamond-shaped markings applied to individual packages to identify the hazard class.
Which hazard class covers radioactive materials?
Answer: Class 7
Radioactive materials are classified as Hazard Class 7.
What must a driver do if involved in an accident with a hazmat load?
Answer: Keep the public away, warn of hazards, and notify emergency response
The driver must protect the area, keep people away, warn others, and contact emergency responders.
Which list helps drivers determine if a material is regulated as hazardous?
Answer: The Hazardous Materials Table
The Hazardous Materials Table lists proper shipping names, hazard classes, and ID numbers for regulated materials.