CHMM Shipping and Transporting Hazmat 3

Question 1

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Guide first responders during the initial phase of a hazmat transportation incident

Answer

The ERG provides first responders with guidance on initial protective actions and hazard identification during the first 30 minutes of a hazmat incident.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine DOT hazard classes?

Accepted Answer

Toxic Industrial Chemicals

Answer

The nine DOT hazard classes are explosives, gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers/organics, toxic/infectious, radioactive, corrosives, and miscellaneous; 'Toxic Industrial Chemicals' is not a DOT class.

Question 3

When transporting hazardous materials by vessel, which international code governs the segregation requirements?

Accepted Answer

IMDG Code

Answer

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code governs the transport of hazardous materials by sea, including segregation requirements.

Question 4

A 'limited quantity' exemption for hazmat shipments by air means the package:

Accepted Answer

Contains a reduced inner package quantity and is exempt from most labeling requirements

Answer

Limited quantity air shipments contain reduced inner package quantities and are exempt from most labeling and documentation requirements but must still be marked 'Y' limited quantity.

Question 5

What placard is required when transporting 1,001 lbs or more of a Packing Group III flammable liquid?

Accepted Answer

FLAMMABLE or COMBUSTIBLE placard

Answer

A FLAMMABLE or COMBUSTIBLE placard is required when 1,001 lbs or more of Packing Group III flammable liquids are loaded on a single vehicle.

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Practice Test

CHMM Shipping and Transporting Hazmat 3