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Hazardous Materials Transportation Flashcards

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  1. Which federal agency's regulations govern the transportation of hazardous materials by highway in the US?

    Answer: DOT/PHMSA with FMCSA enforcement

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) sets HazMat rules, while FMCSA enforces them for highway transport.

  2. What placards must be displayed when transporting 1,001 lbs or more of a Division 1.1 explosive?

    Answer: EXPLOSIVES 1.1 placards on all four sides

    Any amount of Division 1.1 explosives requires EXPLOSIVES 1.1 placards on all four sides of the vehicle.

  3. What document must a driver have accessible when transporting hazardous materials?

    Answer: Shipping papers describing the HazMat

    Shipping papers (e.g., a bill of lading) describing the hazardous material must be accessible to the driver at all times during transport.

  4. Where must shipping papers be kept while a driver is at the wheel of a HazMat vehicle?

    Answer: Within reach of the driver or in a pouch on the driver's door

    Shipping papers must be within the driver's reach or in a clearly visible pouch on the driver's door while in motion.

  5. What does the HazMat hazard class number '3' indicate on a placard?

    Answer: Flammable liquid

    Class 3 hazardous materials are flammable liquids, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and ethanol.

  6. Which of the following HazMat classes requires a 'Poison' or 'Toxic' placard?

    Answer: Class 2.3 (Poisonous Gas)

    Class 2.3 (Poisonous/Toxic Gas) requires a POISON GAS placard whenever transported in any quantity.