HazMat HazMat Packaging and Containers 2

Question 1

Which hazard class requires the use of Type A or Type B packages based on the radioactivity level of the material?

Accepted Answer

Class 7 — Radioactive materials

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Class 6 — Toxic substances

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Class 8 — Corrosive materials

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Class 9 — Miscellaneous hazardous materials

Question 2

What does the 'Y' performance code on a UN specification packaging marking indicate?

Accepted Answer

The package is approved for Packing Groups II and III only

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The package is approved for Packing Group I only

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The package is approved for all three packing groups

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The package is approved for Packing Group III only

Question 3

In HazMat combination packaging, how is an outer fiberboard box classified?

Accepted Answer

Outer packaging

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Inner packaging

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Primary packaging

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Intermediate bulk container

Question 4

How long must a shipper or manufacturer retain records of HazMat packaging design qualification tests?

Accepted Answer

2 years after the last date the package design was used

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1 year from the last test date

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5 years from the original certification date

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10 years from the date of manufacture

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)?

Accepted Answer

A 1,000-liter rigid plastic container mounted on a pallet

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A standard 55-gallon steel drum

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A 1-gallon glass bottle shipped inside a cardboard box

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A 5-gallon metal fuel can

Question 6

What standard must a closure on a package containing liquid hazardous materials meet?

Accepted Answer

The closure must be capable of passing a leakproofness test

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Any friction-fit lid that stays closed during normal handling

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A standard threaded plastic screw cap rated for the material

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A tape-sealed cardboard flap approved by the manufacturer

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of cushioning material placed inside a HazMat outer package?

Accepted Answer

To protect inner receptacles from impact and vibration during transport

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To absorb any leaked hazardous material if the inner container fails

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To add ballast weight for stability during long-haul shipments

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To identify the hazard class of the material to handlers