HazMat Transport (with complete solutions)

What does DOT stand for? correct answers Department of Transportation. What does HMR stand for? correct answers Hazardous Material Regulations. What is the purpose of HazMat training? correct answers 1) Comply with HMR. 2) Develop or reinforce your understanding of the HMR. 3) Prevent non-compliance action within Logistics. 4) Prevent severe penalties being imposed on duPont. Explain DOT. correct answers The U.S. DOT is responsible for _Regulating & Enforcing_ all rules governing the transport of hazardous materials (HazMat/Dangerous Goods) _Into, Within & From_ the United States of America. The primary goal of the DOT is to _Transport Hazardous Materials Safely_. The DOT requires HazMat employers to train all HazMat employees involved in the _Preparation_, _Handling_, & _Transporting_ of HazMat. How often does HazMat training take place? correct answers For new HazMat employees, within _90 (Ninety) Days_ of assignment to a HazMat job. For current employees, within _36 (Thirty-Six) Months_ of their last HazMat training. What is the DOT definition of a HazMat employee? correct answers "A HazMat employee means a person who is employed by a HazMat employer and who in the course of employment _Directly Affects Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety_. What do typical HazMat employees do? correct answers -Load, Unload, or Handle HazMat. -Classify Materials for Transportation. -Prepare HazMat for Transportation. -Offer HazMat for Transportation. -Transport HazMat over Public Roads. -_Responsible for Activities, Programs, & Processes Impacting HazMat Transportation Safety (Logistics). Who are HazMat Employees in Logistics? correct answers -_Management_ Responsible for Establishing Policy for Safe Transportation & Distribution of HazMat. -_Team Leaders_ of HazMat Employees. -Personnel who _Design/Maintain Bulk Packagings_ for HazMat. -Personnel who _Manage/Maintain EDI Data Systems_ Containing HazMat Shipping Information. -Personnel who _Provide HazMat Guidance_ on Regulatory Requirements. -Personnel who _Procure Packaging_ Used for HazMat Shipments. -Personnel who _Procure Transportation_ for HazMat Shipments.