Detailed Answers.
In what location must you keep your shipping papers that describe any hazardous
materials? - ANSWER- On the driver's seat whenever you are out of the vehicle
What is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging? - ANSWER- -A maximum net
mass of 882 pounds or less and a maximum capacity of 119 gallons or less as a
receptacle for a solid
-A water capacity of 1,000 pounds or less as a receptacle for gas
-A maximum capacity of 119 gallons or less as a receptacle for a liquid
Which of the following materials is an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or
1.2 materials? - ANSWER- Non-ferrous metals or nonmetallic materials
The two other places where the hazardous material identification number must appear
are - ANSWER- you must display it on the cargo tanks and on all bulk packaging.
At a rest stop, you discover that your hazardous materials shipment is leaking but there
is no phone available. What do you do? - ANSWER- Cleaning up a spill, a huge
contamination in particular, is very expensive. Therefore, if you notice a leak, stop as
soon as you possibly can and get off the road. Stay with your vehicle because of liability
and safety issues and send someone else for help. You will need to send a large
amount of vital information, including your location, your direction of travel, the hazard
class and ID numbers, your carrier's location, and the cargo's destination. Make sure
you write it all down for the person seeking hel
A shipping paper for hazardous materials must include - ANSWER- The shipping
papers must describe all the materials and certify that the shipper has packaged them
properly. The shipping papers must have page numbers so that the reader can tell
whether any pages are missing.
How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires? -
ANSWER- If you have a trailer with placards and dual tires, you should check your tires
at the start of each day and each time that you stop for any reason, such as resting or
refueling. You must use a tire pressure gauge to get an accurate reading.
Foodstuffs for animal or human consumption must not be loaded in the same cargo
space with - ANSWER- Poisons
A safe haven is - ANSWER- a place that has been approved for parking unattended
vehicles carrying explosives