NFPA 472 HazMat Tech Training Questions and Answers 2023

*OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.120 - ANSWER-*What is the Standard that covers HazMat? 2 - ANSWER-How many roles does OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.120 define for HazMat? *HazMat Clean-Up Technician; Emergency Response Personnel - ANSWER-*The roles that OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.120 defines are ______________________________ and ______________________________. *Using a risk-based response process - ANSWER-*How do HazMat Techs respond to HazMat/WMD Incidents? Non-Bulk, Bulk, Tanks, or Facilities Containers - ANSWER-Container shapes are categorized as: *Carrying Capacity and Packaging - ANSWER-*How are Non-Bulk containers classified? 119 Gallons - ANSWER-What is the volume limit for a non-bulk container? *The container has a WATER CAPACITY of less than 1,000 lbs - ANSWER-*What is the maximum capacity of a non-bulk compressed gas container? 20 gallons - ANSWER-What is the general capacity of a Carboy? *2 inches; 0.75 inches - ANSWER-*Closed-head drums have 2 openings, one that is _________ in diameter and the other _________ in diameter. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can a drum contain? *Various Liquids and Solids - ANSWER-*What substances can Drums contain? 55 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Drum? *1 Ton - ANSWER-*What is the maximum capacity of a Ton container? 500-5,000lbs - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a FLEXIBLE IBC? Super Sack - ANSWER-What is an example of a flexible IBC? 1.5, 4, 6, 8 and 9 - ANSWER-What DOT Hazard Classes can a flexible IBC carry? 500 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a RIGID IBC? Tote - ANSWER-What is another term for a rigid IBC? 3, 5.1, 8, and 9 - ANSWER-What Hazard classes can be carried in a Rigid IBC? The 1/4 turn discharge valve at the bottom - ANSWER-What is a defining characteristic of a rigid IBC? May be more than 3 tons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Portable Bin? *Food-Grade Commodities - ANSWER-*What is a common item carried in a portable bin? Non-Pressure Liquid Tank - ANSWER-What is another name for an MC-306 or DOT-406 trailer? 9,000 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of an MC-306 or DOT-406? 5 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure for an MC-306 or DOT-406? MC-306 or DOT-406; Non-Pressure Liquid Tank - ANSWER-What type of trailer is this? *The filling of a cargo tanker from the piping located on the bottom of the tanker - ANSWER-*What is a "wet load" process in regards to cargo tanks? MC-307 or DOT-407; Low-Pressure Chemical Tank - ANSWER-What type of trailer is this? 7,000 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a MC-307 or DOT-407 Tank? 40 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a MC-307 or DOT-407 Tank? Light acids and solvents - ANSWER-What is an example of some materials that might be transported in an MC-307 or DOT-407 tanker? MC-312 or DOT-412; Corrosive Liquids Tank - ANSWER-What type of trailer is this? 6,000 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a MC-312 or DOT-412 Tank? 50 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a MC-312 or DOT-412 Tank? Toxic and Flammable Liquids - ANSWER-What are some examples of possible contents of a MC-312 or DOT-412 Tank? MC-331; High-Pressure Tank - ANSWER-What type of trailer is this? 11,500 gallons; Border states may have capacities up to 17,500 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a MC-331 tank? 500 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a MC-331 tank? Flammable, toxic, or corrosive gases - ANSWER-What are some possible contents of an MC-331 tank? (general) LPG and anhydrous ammonia - ANSWER-What are some examples of contents that can be transferred by an MC-331 tank? (specific) MC-338; Cryogenic Liquid Cargo Tank - ANSWER-What type of trailer is this? 10,000 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of an MC-338 tank? 500 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of an MC-338 tank? Cryogenic Liquids - ANSWER-What do MC-338 tank generally contain? Liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and liquid carbon dioxide - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported in an MC-338 tank? (Specific) MC-338; Cryogenic Liquid Cargo Tanks - ANSWER-What kind of tank is known as a "Tank within a tank"? Dry Bulk Cargo Tank - ANSWER-What type of trailer is this? 1500 Cubic Ft - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Dry Bulk Cargo tank? Rarely exceeds 22 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Dry Bulk Cargo tank? Calcium Carbide, Ammonium Nitrate, and Plastic Pellets - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported in a Dry Bulk Cargo Tank? (Specific) Solids (toxics, corrosives, oxidizers, and flammable materials) - ANSWER-What kind of materials can be transported in a Dry Bulk Cargo Tank? (General) 5, 6, 8, and 9 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in a Dry Bulk Cargo Tank? Pneumatically - ANSWER-How are most Dry Bulk Cargo Tanks unloaded? Compressed Gas Tube Trailer - ANSWER-What type of trailer is this? Varies - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Compressed Gas Tube Trailer? 5,000 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Compressed Gas Tube Trailer? 2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in a Compressed Gas Tube Trailer? 20 - ANSWER-What is the maximum number of tubes that can be carried on a Compressed Gas Tube Trailer? Non-Pressure Tank Car Without Expansion Dome - ANSWER-What type of rail car is this? 45,000 gals - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Non-Pressure Tank Car Without Expansion Dome? 75 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Non-Pressure Tank Car Without Expansion Dome? 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in a Non-Pressure Tank Car Without Expansion Dome? Liquids (flammable/combustible liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers, organic peroxides, corrosives, poisons, and molten solids) - ANSWER-What possible contents can a Non-Pressure Tank Car Without Expansion Valve transport? (General) Fuel, Oil, Phosphorous, Pesticides, and Acids - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that a Non-Pressure Tank Car Without Expansion Valve can transport? (Specific) Pressure Tank Car - ANSWER-What type of rail car is this? 45,000 gals - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Pressure Tank Car? 600 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Pressure Tank Car? 2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in a Pressure Tank Car? Gases (flammable, combustible, and poisonous) - ANSWER-What possible contents can a Pressure Tank Car transport? (General) Chlorine, Ethylene Oxide, Bromine - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that a Pressure Tank Car can transport? (Specific) Protective Housing around the valves - ANSWER-What is an identifying characteristic that will help you distinguish a Pressure Tank Car from a Non-Pressure Tank Car? Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car - ANSWER-What type of rail car is this? 20,000 Gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car 25 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car? 2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in a Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car? Refrigerated Liquids - ANSWER-What possible contents can a Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car transport? (General) Liquid oxygen, Nitrogen, and Carbon Dioxide - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that a Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car can transport? (Specific) "Tank within a tank" - ANSWER-How is the Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car often described structurally? Below -130 degrees Farenheit - ANSWER-At what temperature are Cryogenic Liquid Tank Cars contents kept at? Typically in the compartment on the side of the tank, between the trucks - ANSWER-Where are the control valves usually found on a Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car? Pneumatically Loaded/Unloaded Hopper Car - ANSWER-What type of rail car is this? 80 Tons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of the Pneumatically Loaded/Unloaded Hopper Car? 80 psi during loading and unloading operations - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of the Pneumatically Loaded/Unloaded Hopper Car? 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported by the Pneumatically Loaded/Unloaded Hopper Car? Solids - ANSWER-What contents can be transported by the Pneumatically Loaded/Unloaded Hopper Car? (General) Ammonium nitrate fertilizer, caustic soda, or plastic pellets - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported by the Pneumatically Loaded/Unloaded Hopper Car? (General) Intermodal Tank Container or IMO Portable Tank - ANSWER-A single metal tank mounted inside a sturdy metal outer structure is known as a(n) ____________. Box; Beam - ANSWER-The outer structures of Intermodal Tank Containers may be of ___ or ____ design. Intermodal Non-Pressure Tank Container; IM-101 or IMO Type 1; IM-102 or IMO Type 2 - ANSWER-What type of container is this? 6,300 Gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of an IM-101 (IMO Type 1) or an IM-102 (IMO Type 2) container? 100 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure for an IM-101 (IMO Type 1) container? 25.4 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure for an IM-102 (IMO Type 2) container? Liquids - ANSWER-What possible contents can be transported in Intermodal Non-Pressure Containers? (General) Whiskey, Liquid Fertilizers, Corrosive Liquids, and Food-Grade Commodoties - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported in IM-101 and IM-102 containers? (Specific) 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in IMO Types 1 and 2 containers? Intermodal Pressure Tank Container, Spec 51 Portable Tank, IM-105, or IMO Type 5 Container - ANSWER-You are trying to identify the material inside of an Intermodal Container that is mostly obscured by fire. One of your team members is able to read the Orange Hazard Placard on the Container. This information tells you that the container is a ______(Type)________. (Use ERG to find characteristics of material and pick the best type of IM container) 6,300 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of an IM-105 container? 500 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of an IMO Type 5 container? Liquids and Gases (flammable/combustible liquids and corrosives and flammable/nonflammable compressed gases) - ANSWER-What possible contents can be transported in an IM-105 container? (General) LPG, Bromine, Anhydrous Ammonia, Aluminum Alkalis - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported in an IMO Type 5 container? (Specific) Pressure Relief Devices - ANSWER-What structural pieces are usually found in pairs on top of a Spec 51 container? IMO Type 7 or Cryogenic Intermodal Tank - ANSWER-Known as a "Tank within a tank", what kind of Intermodal Tank is this? 5,000 Gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of an IMO Type 7 Tank? 25 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of an IMO Type 7 Tank? Cryogenic Liquids - ANSWER-What possible contents can be transported in an IMO Type 7 Tank? (General) 2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in an IMO Type 7 Tank? Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Helium, Liquid Nitrogen, and Liquid Argon - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported in an IMO Type 7 tank? (Specific) Tube Module - ANSWER-What type of container is this? Varies - ANSWER-What is the typical maximum capacity of tube modules? 2,400 psi and higher - ANSWER-What is a normal pressure in a tube module? Pressurized gases - ANSWER-What possible contents can be transported in a tube module? (General) Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Helium - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported in a tube module? (Specific) 2.2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be transported in tube modules? Box-like compartment at one end, enclosing all valves - ANSWER-What is a defining structural characteristic of a tube module? *Isolate different material from each other; Cleaning and Testing purposes - ANSWER-*What 2 functions do "Pigs" perform in a pipeline? Above Ground, Below Ground, and Inside or On Top of Buildings - ANSWER-What are 3 examples of where a Fixed Facility Container can be located? Cone Roof Tank/ Atmospheric Liquid Storage Tank - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? More than 100,000 Barrels (4,200,000 Gallons) - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Cone Roof Tank? 0.05 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Cone Roof Tank? 3 and 8 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be stored in a Cone Roof Tank? Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Solvents, Oxidizers, and Corrosives - ANSWER-What are some possible contents of an Cone Roof Tank? Floating Roof Tank/Atmospheric Pressure Liquid Storage Tank - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? More than 500,000 Barrels (21,000,000 Gallons) - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity for a Floating Roof Tank? 0.05 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure for a Floating Roof Tank? 3 and 8 - ANSWER-What Hazard Classes can be stored in a Floating Roof Tank? Flammable and Combustible Liquids - ANSWER-What are some possible contents that can be stored in a Floating Roof Tank? Vapordome Roof Tank/ Atmospheric Pressure Liquid Storage Tank - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? More than 500,000 barrels (21,000,000 Gallons) - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Vapordome Roof Tank? 0.05 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Vapordome Roof Tank? Liquid and Combustible Liquids of Medium Volatility - ANSWER-What possible contents could be stored in a Vapordome Roof Tank? (General) 3, 5, and 9 - ANSWER-What hazard classes could be stored in a Vapordome Roof Tank? The flexible diaphragm attached to the underside of the dome that moves in conjunction with changes in vapor pressure - ANSWER-What is a defining structural characteristic of a Vapordome Roof Tank? Noded Spheroid Storage Tank/ Low-Pressure Facility Tank - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? 1.26 Million Gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Noded Spheroid Storage Tank? 15 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Noded Spheroid Storage Tank? Lighter Gases and Flammable Liquids - ANSWER-What are some possible contents of a Noded Spheroid Storage Tank? (General) *A series of internal ties and supports that reduce stress on the external shell while holding together ribbed sections (swelled look) - ANSWER-*What is a defining structural characteristic of a Noded Spheroid Storage Tank? Low-Pressure Spheroid Storage Tank - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? 1.26 Million Gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Low-Pressure Spheroid Storage Tank? 25 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Low-Pressure Spheroid Storage Tank? Lighter gases in hazard class 2 and flammable liquids in hazard class 3 - ANSWER-What Hazard Classes may be stored in a Low-Pressure Spheroid Storage Tank? A spheroid tank that is in or on the ground has low or no pressure, whereas one that is placed up in the air is a high pressure tank - ANSWER-What is the difference between a spheroid tank that is in or set on the ground and a spheroid tank that is set up in the air? LPG, Methane, Propane, and other light gases; may also contain certain flammable liquids such as gasoline and crude oil - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that may be stored in a Low-Pressure Spheroid Storage Tank? (Specific) Pressure Vessel - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? 1,000 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Residential Pressure Vessel? 120,000 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of an Industrial Pressure Vessel? 500 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Pressure Vessel? Pressure Relief Valves - ANSWER-What is a defining structural characteristic of a Pressure Vessel? 2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes can be stored in a pressure vessel? Spherical Storage Tank/ high-pressure - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? 600,000 gallons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a High-Pressure Spherical Storage Tank? 500 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a High-Pressure Spherical Storage Tank? 2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes may be stored in High-Pressure Spherical Storage Tanks? Stilts that put it up in the air - ANSWER-What is a defining structural characteristic of a High-Pressure Spherical Storage Tank? Cryogenic Liquid Tank - ANSWER-What type of Fixed Facility Container is this? 200,000 gallons (most max out at 11,000 gallons) - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of a Cryogenic Liquid Tank? 250 psi - ANSWER-What is the maximum pressure of a Cryogenic Liquid Tank? 2.2 - ANSWER-What hazard classes are able to be stored in a Cryogenic Liquid Tank? Heavy Insulation with a vacuum space between the inner and outer shells - ANSWER-What is a defining structural characteristic of a Cryogenic Liquid Tank? Excepted, Industrial, Type A, Type B, and Type C - ANSWER-What are the 5 types of Radioactive Packaging? Excepted Packaging - ANSWER-What type of radioactive packaging is this? Radioactive Excepted Packaging - ANSWER-The type of packaging where the material used for packaging is compatible with the radioactive material it is carrying Consumer goods, smoke detectors, lantern mantles - ANSWER-Examples of Excepted Packaging Items Radioactive Industrial Packaging - ANSWER-What type of radioactive packaging is this? Radioactive Industrial Packaging - ANSWER-This type of radioactive packaging is used for low activity material and contaminated objects Type A Radioactive Packaging - ANSWER-What type of radioactive packaging is this that must withstand moderate degrees of heat, cold, reduced air pressure, vibration, impact, water spray, drop, penetration, and compression tests? Nuclear Medicines (radiopharmaceuticals), radioactive waste, and radioactive sources used in industrial applications - ANSWER-What are some examples of materials that can be transported or stored in Type A Radioactive Packaging? Type B Radioactive Packaging - ANSWER-What type of radioactive packaging is this? Type B Radioactive Packaging - ANSWER-All of the following would require what kind of container to be transported? Spent Nuclear Fuel High-Level Radioactive Waste High Concentrations of Other Radioactive Material, such as Cesium and Cobalt Worst-case accident conditions simulated by performance testing and engineering - ANSWER-What transport conditions are Type B Radioactive Packages rated for that Type A Packages aren't? 125 Tons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of Type B Radioactive Packaging? Type C Radioactive Packaging - ANSWER-What type of radioactive packaging is this? 125 Tons - ANSWER-What is the maximum capacity of Type C Radioactive Packaging? Materials with the highest levels of radioactivity - ANSWER-What are possible contents of a Type C Radioactive Package? *Type C Radioactive Packages are based on a need for a more robustly designed package and are rated for air transport as well as satisfy all the requirements for Types A and B Radioactive Packages - ANSWER-*What is the difference between Type B and Type C Radioactive Packaging? Placards, Labels, Markings, and Signs - ANSWER-What marking systems are used for marking Non-Bulk HazMat containers? DOT Placard - ANSWER-What type of identifier is this? DOT Label - ANSWER-What type of identifier is this? Label Based on the HMIS System - ANSWER-What type of identifier is this? Cylinder Marking - ANSWER-What type of identifier is this? DOT Placards; Labels; Identification Numbers - ANSWER-Vehicles, Containers, and Packages in transport must be marked using _____________, ________________, and __________________. ++DOT Specification Plate - ANSWER-++This Identifier has all of these pieces of information on it for Highway Transport Vehicles Including Cargo Tanks: Name and Serial Number Original Date of Manufacture DOT Spec Number (MC-307/DOT 407 etc) Nominal Compartment Capacity (gal) of each compartment, front to rear Water capacity of the tank (Lbs) Max Product Load (Lbs) Max Temperature Design Pressure and Test Pressure Materials of Construction All 4 - ANSWER-Identification markings are usually found on ____________ sides of railcars and are used to describe the vessels Tank Cars - ANSWER-Specific rail cars that are leased or owned by the shipper or manufacturer Reporting Marks and Number - ANSWER-A 3-Letter Abbreviation indicates the owner, followed by an "X" and numbers. *"X" in Reporting Marks and Numbers - ANSWER-*Signifies that the car is not owned by the railroad, but is leased by a company Capacity Stencil - ANSWER-This indicates the volume of a tank car in gallons as well as in pounds; Located on the ends and sides Commodity Stencil - ANSWER-Over 90 compounds are required to have their name stenciled on both sides of the tank in what is called a _________________. Specification Markings - ANSWER-Indicate the standards to which the car was built *Separator Character (significant for 105, 113, 114 tank cars and some 111 tank cars when retrofitted); Top and Bottom Shelf Couplers - ANSWER-*On a Railroad tank car with the specification marking "DOT 111A60ALW-1", what is the first "A" classified as and what does it identify? *Type of Weld Used; Fusion Welding - ANSWER-*On a Railroad tank car with the specification marking "DOT 111A60ALW-1", what is the "W" classified as and what does it identify? Boxcars - ANSWER-These railcars can carry any bulk or non-bulk packaged items as well as sometimes intermodal cryogenic tanks