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1 What does th acronym RCRA represent?
a lDxic...S.ubstan.c.e...C.Qn.troJ.Ac.t.
b Resour.ce..C.QnservatiQn..and..Re.c.o.y.ery.Act,
c Re.cov.e.ry...C.Qatrol.Re.so.urce..Act,
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2 Is RCRA a state or federal regulation?
a State..... b Federal c.............
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10-03-02 .1QtQ.3_.
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10-03-03 .l.QrQ3__ 1 in the State of Louisiana, RCRA regulations are administered and enforced by;
a Ih.e..EPA. b TM-DEQ. c Ih.e..Stale..Le.gj.siatur.e.
d Ihe..Wild(ife..and.isheii\e.s...C.Qrnraiss.i.Qn
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2 Why are there regulations like RCRA?
10-03-04 lQrQ.3..
a I.Q..pr.o.m.o.te...industry.3rowth.
b lQ..ijahibi.t.indu.stry.3ro.wthi.................................................
c To Drotect the environment
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d Io..pr.o.te.Qt.b.uman..h.e.aJ.tJi.and..the...eny.ir.o.nmeot...................
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10-03-05 JU3=Q3__ The environment consists of people, water, ground, groundwater, air, song-birds, fish, flowers, trees, grass, animals, reptiles, etc.,.
a Irue..., b False c..........
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6 What is the philosophy behind RCRA?
10-03-06 1Q=D3__
a I.o..reflul.ate.mate.rials..fro.m..cf.adl.e...to..or.ave................... b Io..reau[ate.mate.r.ials..that.put..y.QU..in..tha.arav.e. c lQ..resulate...male.rials..that..cau.s.e..cancer. d To..reflulate..mate.rials..that.v.Qlatiljze.
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3 What does RCRA regulate?
a .Soli.cLWas.te.
b Hazar.dQu.s..Was.te.
c .Garbage.
d Bo.th.a..&..b.
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10-03-08 tfHML 4 Environmental Operations requires that a waste type number be indicated on the waste
label before they transport the waste to their storage facility. A True. b False. c
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10-03-09 .l.QrO.3..
5 A material becomes a waste when it is discarded, abandoned, meant for recycle, or is inherently like waste.
a Jru.e. b False. c
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4 A container is defined as;
a a.p.Qrtable..d.evice.. b a.staii.o.nary...de.y.i.c.e.
c a.Dak-Pak.
d b.Qth..a..&..c.
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10-03-10 .l.QrQ3...._
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10-03-11 .!QrQ3_ 6 A 25 gallon container (Dak-Pak) is considered RCRA empty when;
a it.contains..less..than.3.%..ljy...weiflht..Qf..lh.e...c.o.nlainer..YOiume. b it.cQntains..less..than..l.inch..ol.r.esidu.e. c it.i.s..ejmp.tie.d.mQr.e...tban..50.%.
d b.Qth.a..&.b
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7 A 500 gallon container is considered RCRA empty when;
10-03-12 JJQ.0.3...
a it.CQntains.iess..thaa.D..3.%.Jb.y..weiflht..Qf...th.e...c.Qntainer..yDlume.... b it.contains..less..thaQ..l.inch..of..r.esidu.e. c it.i.s...ejmp.tie.ci.mor.e...than..5.0.% d b.o.th..a..&.b.
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00 A 047777 CONFTDFNTTAI
10-03-13 1Q:&3___
8 The signs posted in the Vinyl II Hazardous Waste Storage areas contain the following: WARNING: HAZARDOUS WASTE - UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL KEEP OUT
a True......................................................................................................................... ......... b Ealsa.................................................................................................................................. c...........................................................................................................................................
D ......................................................................................................;...................................................................
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10-03-14 .1.CW3.3TM RCRA requires that all hazardous wast containers be labeled with a description of the waste, date filled, and the words hazardous waste.
a Iru.e... b False, c.........
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10 A waste is considered RCRA Hazardous Waste if it;
10-03-15 JLQ.rQ.3.__
A is...o.n..any..o.f..the.RCRA.Hazar.dQus...Was.le..List..(.F...K1..P.^..U.)i------------b exhib.itsJh.e...charaQteiisti.cs..of..Hazardous..Waate...CD..Li.s.t). i******** c it.i.s..knQwn..tQ..caus.e...can.c.e.r... d both.a..&.b...
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9 Under RCRA, the Vinyl II Plant is considered a;
10-03-16 10:0.3.
a Treatment,..S.to.raoe..an.cl.Disp.o.s.al..Eacili.ty..CIS.&D). b .Cjhemicai..Manufacturing..P.rD.duction..U.nit.(CJMP.U).. c .Superfund.Eeme.diatiQn..Site..(SRS.)i, d .Strategic..P.etr.Qleum..Re.s.ery.e..(S.P.R).
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10-03-17 lQrQ.3TMAll Hazardous Waste could be subject to Land Disposal Restrictions (Land Ban)?
A Irue. b False. c
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10-03-18 lQrQ.3.
12 Land Disposal Restrictions regulate the concentration(s) of hazardous constituents present in the residue of hazardous waste that has been treated or disposed of (incinerated), and is intended for land disposal.
a .True. b False. c.
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10-03-19 1Q=Q3L__ If a wast is not listed, the generator of the waste must still determine if the waste exhibits any of the characteristics of hazardous waste?
a True. b False
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10-03-20 1CWML
14 If a waste is not listed, nor does it exhibit any of the characteristics of hazardous waste, the generator of the waste does not have to determine if th waste is state regulated?
a Iru.e. b Ealse, c
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10-03-21 icm
21 As per RCRA regulations, what is the maximum period of time that hazardous waste can legally be stored in S-240?
a ie.ss..than..3.Q..day.s. b less..thaa.6.Q..days. c less..than..9.0...days. d th.e.r.e..is..n.o..iimi.t.
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10-03-22 !Qn0.3,,_.
12 As per RCRA regulations, what is the maximum period of time that hazardous waste can legally be stored in T-400-2?
a less..than..3.0...days. b iess..than.6.Q..days. c less..than..9.Q.days. d th.e.r.e...is..n.o..limi.t,
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10-03-23 .l.Qr0.3__ 15 Why is there no limit on the storage time for hazardous waste in T-400-2?
a lt.is.,insp.e.cte.d..daily. b Jtis..p.art..Qf..th.e..Plaat..R.CHA.E.eirait c lt.has.Pe.e.n..certifi.e.d..by..an.ind.e.pendent.Er.o.f.e.s.s.ional.Engineer.
d al)...oi.the..abQYe.
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1 1.20732165044515
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10-03-24 .10r03..__.
16 As per RCRA regulations, what is the maximum period of time that hazardous waste can be legally stored in temporary hazardous waste containers in the Plant?
a if..n.o.t.a.Sat.ellite...S.t.Qr.ag.e..ar.ea...l.e.s.s..than..3Q..d.ay.s b if..ao.t.a..Sat.ellite..S.tor.ag.e..air.ea...l.e.s.sJhan..6Q..day.s, c if.n.o.t.a.Sa.te.llite...S.tor.ag.e..ar.ea*..l.e.s.sJhan..90..day.a. d th.e.r.e..is..n.o..limi.t
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25 As per RCRA regulations, what is the maximum period of time that hazardous waste can be legally stored in temporary hazardous waste containers that are located in Satellite Hazardous Waste Storage areas?
a ifJ.e.s.s...than..55..flallQn$..o.f..was.te.,.n.o.iiirii.t........... b if..gr.e.ater..than..5.5..gallons..nQ..mQre..thajn,.3..days.
c th.e.r.e..is..n.o..Iimi.t...................................................... d both..a..&'t>...,,...;..................... !.... ............................
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10-03-26 1Q=0.3,, 17 In Sat llite Hazardous Waste Storage areas, when the volume of waste accumulat d
exceeds 55 gallons, what must occur?
a th.e...c.o.ntainers..rnust.Jb.e..date.d..irnmediaieiy..aind..moY.e.d..to..a.Jess..thaa..9.Q..day._______ Hazar.dQu.s..Wa.s.t.e..Storage..ar.e.a..wi.thin..3..day.s..................................................................
b th.e...w.asta.may..c.o.ntinue..tQ..be..stQre.d..Uiere..fQr..up..tQ..a..p.ei.io.cl.not..to...e^cee.d..3..days... c tb.e..w.aste..may..c.o.ntiaue..tQ..be..stQr.e.d..there..fQr..up..lo..a..p.eiio.d.jnQt..to...exQee.d..9.Q..days....
d no..action..is..requir.e.cl,...the...v.oJ.uiii.e..Qf..was.t.e..aQ.c.umulated..i.s..nQt.impQrtant
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10-03-27 lQn0.3__ 15 Satellite Hazardous Waste Storage areas require a weekly inspection.
a True. b False. c
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10-03-28 10=03. 18 Less than 90 day Hazardous Waste Storage areas require a weekly inspection.
a True., b False, c
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10-03-29 IQr&L 17 Less than 90 day Hazardous Waste Storage area weekly inspections require;
a insp.e.ctinfl.th.e...c.o.ntainers..f.Qr..cQrre.c.t..labeling...in.cludinathe..was.te...aQCumulation___ start.date..and..the..w.Qrds.."HazardQ.us...Was.te."...................................................... .
b insp.e.cting.th.e...c.ontaiaers,.f.Qr..le.aks1...corr.QSio.Q..c.Qntainer..mtegrity...and..tJGiat.th.e.ii.d.is,, closed.................................................................................................... -............................--
c insp.e.cting.th.e..integrity...o.f..the...c.ontaijnrnent..area.th.at.th.e..c.oritainers..ar.ejQcated.iii__
d all..of..the..adoye....................................................................... ......................................................................
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10-03-30 .l.QrO.3. 19 Less than 90 day Hazardous Waste Storage area weekly inspections require;
a that.ther.e..is..s.uffici.eDt.aisl.e...spa.c.eior..insp.e.ctiQa.and..that..the..lab.ei&.ar.e..y.isihl.eJrom.. ih.e..aisl.e...spa.c.e......................................................................................................................
b that.the..containers..s.tQr.ed.ther.e..are..Less..than..9.0...days..Qld.............................................
c that.the..ar.e.a..is..fr.ee..of..resiclu.e.a.wlni.cJhi.may..b.e..cQnsiderad..to.iiav.eJeaked..or..spilledl... fr.om..the..cQQtain.e.r.&..............................................................................................................
o all..of..ths..abQve....................................................................................................................
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10-03-31 1Q.D3L_
20 Can liquid Hazardous Waste be stored in the Vinyl II Plant's less that 90 day Hazardous Waste DAKPAK Storage area?
A .Ys.s. B Net. c
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10-03-32 lQnQ.3..TM. Liquid Hazardous wastes cannot be burned in R400, F410, or F420 unless they are listed in Vinyl ll's RCRA permit?
a .True... b False. c.........
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10-03-33 .l.CbQ.3.. 19 How many Satellite Hazardous Waste Storage areas are allowed in the Vinyl II Plant?
a1
B 2.
c 3.
d th.e.r.e..i.s..no..limi.t....as..lQnfl..as..the..areas..are..e.s.tat).li.she.d.near..th.e.ioca.ti.o.n..the..was.t.e.is... aan.er.ated.........................................................................................................................
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10-03-34 JUCfcQSL
20 Th four characteristics of hazardous waste are; ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity characteristics.
a True....... . b Eal&e. c
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10-03-35 .l.Qn03... 22 What are the labeling requirements for RCRA permitted Hazardous Waste Storage
tanks? a ih.e.y..mu.s.t..hay.e...the..accumulati.o.n..start..date..Qn..th.em. b tb.e,y..mu.s.t..be..clearly.Jab.ele.d..with..lh.e..w.Qrds.."Haz;ard.o.us..Y!i/aste." c they..mu.s.t..be..marke.d..wi.th.th.e..w.o.rds.."R.CRA.Waste." d th.e.r.e..are..n.o...lab.el.infl.r.e.quirements..fQr..R.C.ElA..taaks
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23 RCRA Hazardous Waste Storage tanks must be inspected;
10-03-36 .IQrfia
a daily., b weekly. c whea.ibey.ar.e.Med. d when!b.e.y.ar.e..empti.e.d
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10-03-37 .l.QrQ.3TM_ 24 RCRA Hazardous Waste Storage tank insp ctions include inspecting the tank for;
a labeling.
b corr.Qsi.o.n..QrJ.e.aks, c .deterioration....
d aU...o.f..the..ab.Qve.
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10-03-38 iQ=Q3L_
25 RCRA Hazardous Waste Storage tank containment area inspections include insp cting the tank containment area for;
a as.s.uranc.e..that..the...area.is...fre.e...Qf.r.e.s.i.d.ues..which..raay..b.e...c.onsi.dere.d..t.o..hay.e. ieake.d..Qr..spill.ed..fr.Qm..tha..tank...............................................................................
b integrity...o.f..the..contaiam.e.nt..area.{nQ..cracks..or..gaps..iQ.the..concreleO............
c cor.r.QSj.o.n..Qr..ero.s.ion
d all..of..the..ab.ove.
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10-03-39 .l.QrO.3.... 25 A RCRA Hazardous Waste Storage tank must hav 100% containment.
a True. b False c
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10-03-40 JUHB-. 25 Hazardous Waste generators must have a Prepar dness Prevention Plan. This plan
deals with the maintenance and operation of emergency equipment. a True. b Eal&e. c D
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10-03-41 lQnQ.3.. 26 At the Vinyl II Plant the C9 checklist, weekend safety checklists, and training programs
are used to fulfill the requirements of the Preparedness Prevention Plan.
a T.ru.e... b False. c..........
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27 All new RCRA Hazardous Waste Storage tanks must be;
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a .do.ub.le-w.al.le.dL b made..af..titani.um, c .certifie.d..by..an..lndep.endent.C.e.rtifie.ci.Pr.o.f.e.s.s.i.onal.ngjne.er. d alLottheabove.
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10-03-43 lfl=Q3__ 28 Pipelines in the plant that transfer hazardous waste must be inspected;
a whea.they.ar.e..ini.us.e...(.transfer..ia.p.r.Qgr.e.s.s), b afler..they..ar.e..use.d c daily., d th.e.r.e..are..nQ.in.sp.ection.r.eq.uir.em.e.nts,
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29 What are the civil penalties for RCRA non-compliance?
10-03-44 QnQ3__
a .$.1.Q*D.0.Q./.d.ay../..Q.c.curien.c.e. b $15.QQ.Q./.day./..QCcurieac.e. c .$25.Q.0.Q./.d.ay../..QC.cur.r.en.c.e. d .$.5.Q,0.0.Q./.day./..Q.cc.ur.r.e.n.ca
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44 What are the criminal penalties for RCRA non-compliance?
10-03-45 XQrQ.3__
a .$.1.Q*OO.Q./.d.ay../..Q.ccur.r.en.c.e..plus...l.y.e.ar.jmpris.Qnm.e.nt
r $15 DOQ / day / occurrence plus 1 year imprisonment.....................
c $25.0.QQ./.d.ay../..QCC)jr.r.en.c.e..p.lus..5..y.e.ars.jmpris.Qnm.e.nt...............
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d .$.50,DQQ./.d.ay../..QCCur.r.an.c.e..p.lus..2.y.e.ars..imprisonm.e.nt................................ ..........
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30 What are the criminal penalties for knowingly and/or willingly violating RCRA regulations?
a $250.,O.QO..plu.s...l5..y.e.ars..inapriSQnrne.nt.
b $25.D0.Q.plus..1...y.ear..impiisojnmeat.
c .$,5.Q.0.0.Q.pl.us..5..year.s..ijmp.r.is.onmen.t.
d $.7.5*0.0.Q..pl.us...1.Q..yeara.impri.5.onment.
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10-03-47 UQ=QSL_
46 Spilled or leaked waste and accumulated precipitation must be removed from RCRA containment areas within 24 hours, or in as timely a manner as is possible to prevent harm to human health and the environment.
a T.ru.e. b Ealse,
c
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Tran porting hazardous materials safely
is a
r sponsibility
Hazardous materials in transit may pass close to thousands, even millions, of people. So no matter what r le you play, many peopl depend on your safety knowledge.
To assure safety in tranjj^nfflSctThe Hazardous
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. Learning howto mart, and label shipments. . Recognizing new international hazatd classes. . Training in how to use pr^e, eguipment. into,TM,,on,
procedures to reduce risks.
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What are hazardous
materials?
Materials are considered hazardous if they can cause harm to people or the environment. Hazardous materials can be:
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CORROSIVE
they burn skin or eyes on contact
or corrode standard containers
EXPLOSIVE
FLAMMABLE
they catch fire easily
RADIOACTIVE
REACTIVE
they may burn, explode, or release toxic vapors if exposed to other chemicals, heat, air, or water
TOXIC
they may cause illness or possibly death
TYhUrCan avoid ^se risks.
hatSeSSP!'OUprepare
transported safely. S they Can be
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Ev ryon in transporting
hazardous materials
plays a role in safety.
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You must be trained tor your role if you ever:
Load, unload, pack, or handle hazardous materials
Prepare hazardous materials for transportation
Select, classify, test, or recondition
shipping containers for hazardous materials
Provide hazard and other information for shipping papers
Prepare shipping papers, certification, hazardous waste manifests or other documentation
Operate a vehicle used to transport hazardous materials
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Note: The regulations include self-employed people and motor vehicle owner/operators.
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You need to know...
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i basic safety precautions and how to do your job properly
and safely. The DOT requires several
types of training, including.
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zseinaynoauiruwo.o..rk.place bout hazardous materials ;,toannsdatnhdetIhmepiroprtuarnpcoeseof hazardous
why it's importantto do your job in afs safety y that protects you and others
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Personal responsibilities for hazardous materials safety.
To perform any hazardous materials transport task
safely, you need specific knowledge, skills, and abilities
This part of training may cover how to:
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Load or unload hazardous materials safety
Fill out shipping papers properly
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Proper Hazmat Identification is a Class Act!
And it comes to you from the DOT'S Hazardous Materials Table.
Whether you prepare or handle shipments, you'll need to know the new regulations for identifying hazardous materials. The DOT'S Hazardous Materials Table contains this information.
Changes in the table include N w hazard classes, some divided further into divisions. Following are the new classes designed to conform with the United Nations' international shipping standards. They are shown with one of their label representations.
Explosives
(with six divisions) Class
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Gases
(with three divisions) Class
2
Flammable Liquids
Class
Flammabl Solids
(with three divisions) Class
4
Oxidizing Substances
(with two divisions) Class
Poisons
(with two divisions) Class
6
Radioactive Materials
Class
7
Corrosive Materials
Class
8
Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Class
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Packing groups pull some weight
Packing groups (PG) represent the degree of danger of the material. They play a role in the type of packaging that is used. The three new groups are:
Hazards id ntified at a glance
The quickest way of identi fying hazardous materials comes from:
Markings--used to identify the
contents of a package or container. DOT requires the proper shipping name and identification number. Other marking requirements may apply in certain situations.
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Labels required
Vessel stowage requirements
Special provisions
Placards--located on the ends and sides of some motor vehicles, railcars, and freight containers with the same graphic identification as labels
Placards alert you to the hazards of materials entering your plant And they alert others to any hazards you ship out
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Identification makes its way to the front
Even more detailed information goes on: Shipping documents. These may include a certified bill of lading, waybill, manifest, or other shipping papers. They include at least the following information:
Proper shipping name
Hazard class ID number
Packing group, if applicable Total Quantity
Shipper's certification
Emergency Response Telephone Number
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Accurate information is essential to quick and correct action in an emergency. The DOT requires that such information accompany hazardous materials in transport
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there's an accident or incident (for instance, sounding alarms, notifying trained personnel, evacuation) first aid for exposure
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The Department of Transportation doesn't want to take chances with hazmat transport er your safety.
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* Follow all possible precautions when you pack, load, unload, or handle hazardous materials.
Know what to do and who to contact in a hazardous materials emergency--and do It immediately!
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Hazardous Materials Transportation Quiz
1. DOT created new regulations to assure safety in hazardous materials.
2. Hazardous materials can be corrosive, radioactive, reactive, toxic, flammable, or.
3. General awareness training includes how to recognize and identify_______ ____________ in your workplace.
4. DOTs Hazardous Materials.
. identifies substances
using new international hazard classes.
5. DOTs three packing groups are based on the degree of the material's
6. Hazardous materials identification information is found on , placards, and shipping papers.
7. Labels that illustrate a hazard are usually shaped like a
8. Accurate information has to accompany transported hazard ous materials to allow quick, correct action if there's an
9. An emergency response. entered on the shipping papers.
number must be
10. Employers must certify in writing that employees involved with hazmat transport have been.
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