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Warehouse Safety & Hazardous Materials Handling Flashcards

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  1. Under DOT hazmat regulations, which shipping paper must accompany a highway shipment of hazardous materials?

    Answer: Bill of lading with hazardous materials description

    DOT requires a shipping paper (typically a bill of lading) that includes the proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number, and packing group.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a 'lockout/tagout' (LOTO) procedure in a warehouse environment?

    Answer: To prevent accidental equipment energization during maintenance

    LOTO procedures (29 CFR 1910.147) prevent equipment from being accidentally energized while workers perform maintenance or repairs.

  3. A warehouse stores both corrosives and flammables. According to compatibility guidelines, these two classes should be:

    Answer: Segregated and stored in separate areas

    Corrosives and flammables are incompatible and must be segregated in separate storage areas to prevent dangerous reactions.

  4. Which DOT hazard class label is REQUIRED on a package containing a substance with a flash point below 60°C (140°F)?

    Answer: Class 3 – Flammable Liquid

    Liquids with a flash point below 60°C are classified as Class 3 Flammable Liquids under DOT hazmat regulations.

  5. In a warehouse using propane-powered forklifts, what ventilation requirement applies to the storage area for propane cylinders?

    Answer: Natural or mechanical ventilation preventing accumulation above 25% LEL

    Propane storage areas must be ventilated to prevent gas accumulation above 25% of the lower explosive limit (LEL).

  6. What information is found in SDS Section 14?

    Answer: Transport information including DOT, IATA, and IMDG classifications

    SDS Section 14 covers Transport Information, including proper shipping names, hazard classes, and packing groups across transport modes.

  7. When a hazardous material spill occurs in a warehouse, the LAST step in the emergency response sequence should be:

    Answer: Document the incident and review procedures

    After the spill is controlled and the scene is safe, documentation and procedure review are the final steps to prevent recurrence.