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Hazardous Materials Transportation and Classification Quiz

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#1

What is the primary hazard class for explosives in hazardous materials transportation?

Class 1
Explanation

Primary class for explosives.

#2

What is the proper name for the 'flammable gas' hazard class in hazardous materials transportation?

Class 2
Explanation

Proper name for flammable gas class.

#3

What does the 'PG' stand for in hazardous materials transportation?

Packaging Group
Explanation

Acronym for Packaging Group.

#4

Which hazard class includes materials that are spontaneously combustible?

Class 4
Explanation

Class for spontaneously combustible materials.

#5

Which placard is used to indicate the presence of radioactive materials in transportation?

Placard 2910
Explanation

Placard for radioactive materials.

#6

Which placard is used to indicate a material is toxic or poisonous in transportation?

Placard 1203
Explanation

Placard for toxic or poisonous materials.

#7

What is the shipping name for UN 1075?

Propane
Explanation

Shipping name for UN 1075.

#8

What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) in hazardous materials transportation?

To facilitate communication between emergency responders and shippers
Explanation

Facilitates communication between responders and shippers.

#9

What does the 'UN' stand for in UN numbers used to classify hazardous materials?

United Nations
Explanation

Acronym for United Nations.

#10

Which hazard class does carbon dioxide fall under in hazardous materials transportation?

Class 9
Explanation

Carbon dioxide is under class 9.

#11

Which of the following is a required document for shipping hazardous materials by road?

Dangerous Goods Declaration
Explanation

Required document for road shipment.

#12

Which organization sets international standards for the transportation of dangerous goods?

IATA
Explanation

International standard setter for dangerous goods.

#13

What is the 'Technical Name' used for in hazardous materials transportation documentation?

Alternative name for the substance
Explanation

Technical name is an alternative name.

#14

Which organization develops and publishes the 'Orange Book'?

IATA
Explanation

Organization publishing the Orange Book is IATA.

#15

Which agency is responsible for enforcing hazardous materials regulations in the United States?

PHMSA
Explanation

PHMSA enforces hazardous materials regulations in the US.

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