HAZMAT FAMILIARIZATION AND
SAFETY IN TRANSPORTATION EXAM
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Answer-provides crucial information for Hazard Class 2
through 9 materials; first source of information used to create shipping papers, mark
and label packages, and placard vehicles
Packing Groups - Answer-identify the degree of danger presented by the hazardous
material
Packing Group I - Answer-great danger; requires most protective packing
Packing Group II - Answer-medium danger
Packing Group III - Answer-Minor Danger; requires least protective packing
ERG White Section - Answer-contains directions for using the ERG and basic
information pertaining to hazardous materials and emergency response
ERG Yellow section - Answer-lists each material by its 4-digit identification number
ERG Blue Section - Answer-lists material in alphabetical order
ERG Orange Section - Answer-provides specific emergency response actions
ERG Green Section - Answer-lists the minimum distances for spills
Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are materials or substances capable of posing an
unreasonable risk to: - Answer-· Health
· Safety
· Property
The following requirements for hazardous materials communication help to ensure safe
transportation of hazardous material: - Answer-shipping papers, package markings and
labels, and placards
ASP - Answer-Ammunition Supply Point
Purpose of Vehicle Inspection - Answer-The inspector will ask for information about the
driver (e.g., valid license/HAZMAT endorsement).
SAFETY IN TRANSPORTATION EXAM
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Answer-provides crucial information for Hazard Class 2
through 9 materials; first source of information used to create shipping papers, mark
and label packages, and placard vehicles
Packing Groups - Answer-identify the degree of danger presented by the hazardous
material
Packing Group I - Answer-great danger; requires most protective packing
Packing Group II - Answer-medium danger
Packing Group III - Answer-Minor Danger; requires least protective packing
ERG White Section - Answer-contains directions for using the ERG and basic
information pertaining to hazardous materials and emergency response
ERG Yellow section - Answer-lists each material by its 4-digit identification number
ERG Blue Section - Answer-lists material in alphabetical order
ERG Orange Section - Answer-provides specific emergency response actions
ERG Green Section - Answer-lists the minimum distances for spills
Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are materials or substances capable of posing an
unreasonable risk to: - Answer-· Health
· Safety
· Property
The following requirements for hazardous materials communication help to ensure safe
transportation of hazardous material: - Answer-shipping papers, package markings and
labels, and placards
ASP - Answer-Ammunition Supply Point
Purpose of Vehicle Inspection - Answer-The inspector will ask for information about the
driver (e.g., valid license/HAZMAT endorsement).
