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Types of hazmat transportation - correct answer. land (highway/rail)
sea
air
Define hazmat - correct answer. 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? - correct answer. applicability and responsibility
emergency response
general awareness/familiarization
security awareness
What if the function of a DD Form 626? - correct answer. *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? - correct
answer. driver's license
vehicle's operating condition (brakes, tires, windshield wiper, tires, mirrors, etc.)
Who inspects the vehicle? - correct answer. Specifically trained personnel will
inspect the vehicle
What are the vehicle requirements to pass inspection? - correct answer. DD Form
626 lists the requirements for a vehicle to pass inspection
How many times is the vehicle inspected? - correct answer. Before it's loaded
, After it's loaded
Before it's unloaded
What happens if the vehicle does not pass inspection? - correct answer. 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? - correct answer. Section II
What are the different hazard classes? - correct answer. 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? - correct answer. 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 -
correct answer. 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 - correct answer. As a HAZMAT employee, knowing the
hazard class and what they are capable of doing allows you to safety transport or store
hazardous materials.
First responders must know the hazard class to correctly respond to the type of
emergency (gas, liquid, explosive, etc.) With this information, they can safely control
and contain a HAZMAT accident and protect the public.