#1
Which organization primarily oversees hazardous materials transportation regulations in the United States?
Department of Transportation (DOT)
ExplanationDOT oversees regulations.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a proper packaging requirement for hazardous materials transportation?
Labeling packages with the shipper's name only
ExplanationShipper's name alone is insufficient.
#3
What is the purpose of placards in hazardous materials transportation?
To indicate the presence of hazardous materials and their hazard class
ExplanationPlacards signal hazards.
#4
What is the primary purpose of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)?
To ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials
ExplanationHMR for safe transport.
#5
Which hazard class does 'UN 1090' belong to?
Oxidizing substances
ExplanationUN 1090 is oxidizing.
#6
What is the function of the 'Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods'?
To certify that hazardous materials have been properly packaged and labeled for transportation
ExplanationDeclaration certifies packaging.
#7
What does the acronym 'PHMSA' stand for in the context of hazardous materials transportation?
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
ExplanationPHMSA administers safety.
#8
Which document serves as a comprehensive guide to hazardous materials regulations for transportation in the United States?
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
ExplanationCFR is regulatory guide.
#9
Which hazard class does 'UN 1263' belong to?
Flammable liquids
ExplanationUN 1263 is flammable.
#10
Which regulation governs the international transportation of hazardous materials by air?
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
ExplanationIATA for air transport.
#11
What is the purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) in hazardous materials transportation?
To provide guidance for emergency responders on how to safely handle incidents involving hazardous materials
ExplanationERG aids emergency response.
#12
What is the 'IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations' primarily used for?
Regulating the transportation of hazardous materials by air
ExplanationIATA regulates air transport.
#13
What is the '49 CFR'?
The transportation regulation for hazardous materials in the United States
Explanation49 CFR regulates.
#14
What does the 'Technical Name' refer to on a hazardous materials shipping paper?
An alternate name used for transportation when the material's common name is not descriptive enough
ExplanationTechnical name for clarity.
#15
Which document must accompany hazardous materials shipments by road in the United States?
Dangerous Goods Declaration
ExplanationDeclaration for road shipments.
#16
Which organization issues 'UN numbers' for hazardous materials?
United Nations (UN)
ExplanationUN issues UN numbers.
#17
Which international agreement governs the transportation of hazardous materials by sea?
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
ExplanationIMDG governs sea transport.