Ammo 67 Exam Study Guide

Ammo 67 Exam Study Guide Define hazmat - any material or substance capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported. What training does the HAZMAT Familiarization and Safety in Transportation course provide? - applicability and responsibility emergency response general awareness/familiarization security awareness What if the function of a DD Form 626? - *Used by the Quality Assurance Specialist- Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) or vehicle inspector to verify driver documentation and to inspect vehicles before and immediately after they are loaded with HAZMAT *Driver keeps a copy of the form with the shipping papers *Form is used by the receiving ASP or depot for inspection before unloading What do you think the inspector looks for during the vehicle inspection? - driver's license vehicle's operating condition (brakes, tires, windshield wiper, tires, mirrors, etc.) Who inspects the vehicle? - Specifically trained personnel will inspect the vehicle What are the vehicle requirements to pass inspection? - DD Form 626 lists the requirements for a vehicle to pass inspection How many times is the vehicle inspected? - Before it's loaded After it's loaded Before it's unloaded What happens if the vehicle does not pass inspection? - The vehicle is not loaded until it is repaired or another vehicle (that can pass inspection) is provided Which section of DD Form 626 may be used as a guide to pre-inspect the vehicle before leaving the motor pool? - Section II What are the different hazard classes? - Hazard class: is a grouping of hazardous materials based on their similar characteristics (gas, liquid, solid) 9 classes: Class 1 Explosives Class 2 Gases (Acetylene and oxygen) Class 3 Flammable liquids (Acetone) Class 4 Flammable Solids, Spontaneously Combustible, or Water Reactive (MRE heater on fire) Class 5 Oxidizers or Organic Peroxides (ammonium nitrate) Class 6 Toxic or Infectious Materials (arsenic trioxide) Class 7 Radioactive Material (different forms of uranium) Class 8 Corrosive Material (hydrochloric acid) Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous Material (dry ice) Acronym: Every Good Fire Fighter Ought To Recognize Corrosive Materials What is a compatibility group? - materials can be safely transported and stored together without creating a greater hazard HC 1 materials show compatibility through letters (Compatibility groups identify ammo items that can be shipped together.) Identify hazards class(es), check the shipping papers, package labels, and placards - Shipping papers: The basic description identifies the material's hazard class Package labels: enables you to identify the hazard class(es) contained in a package Placards: identifies the hazard class of the material a vehicle transports Hazard class knowledge - As a HAZMAT employee, knowing the hazard class and what they are capable of doing allows you to safety