Hazardous Materials Re-cert Quiz

Which of the following is not true regarding the NFPA marking system for fixed site installations?
1. The NFPA marking system is not used when transporting hazardous materials.
2. The Health, Flammability, and Reactivity hazards are ranked 1-
  4, with 1 indicating the greatest hazard
3. The white "specific hazard" area of the diamond may contain a symbol or letter indicating a specific hazard
4. The marking system gives little information regarding the material's flammability
Guide 111 should be consulted if a mixed load/unidentified cargo is not listed in the DOT ERG.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Which quadrant of the NFPA marking system indicates health?
1. RED
2. BLUE
3. YELLOW
4. WHITE
Which of the following acronyms best describes “Phosgene”?
1. IDLH
2. PPM
3. N.O.S.
4. TIH/PIH
The ____________ are carried in the cab with the truck driver.
1. Shipping papers
2. Bill of Laden
3. Waybill
4. Dangerous Cargo Manifest
There are (9) hazard classes found in the DOT ERG with some that have “Divisions” Example: Class 2 - Gases.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The distance to protect persons (DOWNWIND) during a large spill at night during an Anhydrous Ammonia spill is:
1. 2.3 km /1.4 mi
2. 150 feet in all directions
3. 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
4. 30 m in all directions
The yellow pages of the guidebook list materials by the products numerical I.D.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
You are approaching a scene where only product placards are visible. Which section/pages of the ERG should you consult first?
1. Orange section/pages
2. Public Safety Section
3. Table of Placards and Initial Response Guide
4. Green section/pages
Pages ____ - ____ in the guide book provides initial information to response personnel during the assessment of a potential criminal/terrorist incident.
1. 5-7
2. 352-355
3. 348-349
4. 167-291

Hazardous Materials Re-cert Quiz

Annual Recert 2012