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  1. Which class of hazardous material requires the 'POISON' or 'TOXIC' label?

    Answer: Class 6

    Class 6 hazardous materials are poisonous/toxic substances and infectious substances, which require the POISON or TOXIC label.

  2. What is a 'hazardous waste manifest' used for?

    Answer: Tracking hazardous waste from its point of origin to the disposal facility

    The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest tracks hazardous waste from generation through transportation to final disposal, ensuring proper accountability.

  3. Under the HMR, what action must a driver take before pulling over at a rest stop with a placarded vehicle?

    Answer: Check that the load is secure and no leaks are present

    Before stopping at a rest area or other location, the driver should verify cargo is secure and there are no leaks or other safety issues.

  4. Which division of Class 1 (Explosives) is considered the most dangerous and cannot be transported by motor vehicle on public roads?

    Answer: Division 1.1

    Division 1.1 explosives have a mass explosion hazard and are the most dangerous; while they can be transported under special conditions, Division 1.1 has the strictest restrictions.

  5. What must a shipper do before offering a hazardous material for transportation?

    Answer: Properly classify, describe, package, mark, and label the material

    Shippers must properly classify, describe, package, mark, label, and provide proper shipping papers for all hazardous materials before offering them for transport.

  6. What does 'RQ' on a shipping paper indicate?

    Answer: The shipment contains a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance

    'RQ' stands for Reportable Quantity — a release of this substance in the listed quantity or greater must be reported to the National Response Center.

  7. When is a DANGEROUS placard permitted instead of separate class placards?

    Answer: When transporting two or more classes of HazMat, each in amounts less than 1,001 lbs, with a combined weight of 1,001 lbs or more

    A DANGEROUS placard may be used when transporting two or more HazMat classes, each in quantities less than 1,001 lbs but totaling 1,001 lbs or more combined.