HazMat HazMat Loading, Unloading, and Segregation 3

Question 1

Which type of cargo must be attended at all times when parked?

Accepted Answer

Division 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 explosives

Answer

Any cargo over 10,000 lbs

Answer

All Class 3 flammable liquids

Answer

Refrigerated perishables

Question 2

What does packing group I indicate about a hazardous material?

Accepted Answer

Great danger — highest hazard level

Answer

Medium danger

Answer

Minor danger — lowest hazard level

Answer

The material is forbidden

Question 3

What does it mean when HazMat packages show the marking 'KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT'?

Accepted Answer

The material can decompose, ignite, or react dangerously when exposed to elevated temperatures

Answer

The material is temperature-controlled food

Answer

Standard shipping instruction with no special significance

Answer

The package contains perishable biologics only

Question 4

What is a 'Hazardous Waste Manifest' required for?

Accepted Answer

Transporting materials listed as hazardous wastes under EPA regulations

Answer

Transporting used cooking oil

Answer

Any cargo weighing over 5,000 lbs

Answer

Crossing state lines with any HazMat

Question 5

Why must cargo heaters be turned off when loading or unloading flammable materials?

Accepted Answer

To eliminate potential ignition sources for flammable vapors

Answer

To save fuel

Answer

Because heaters cause static electricity

Answer

FMCSA regulations prohibit heater use during all loading

Question 6

Which statement about loading oxygen and flammable gas in the same vehicle is correct?

Accepted Answer

They require a minimum separation distance or approved barrier between them

Answer

They may be loaded together without restriction

Answer

They may never be transported in the same vehicle under any circumstances

Answer

Only small cylinders can be co-loaded