NS 2881 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 100%
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Q: What does NS 2881 / SANS 10228 regulate?
ANSWER The classification, labeling, and packaging of dangerous goods for
transport.
Q: How many primary classes of dangerous goods are there?
ANSWER 9.
Q: What is a UN Number?
ANSWER A four-digit number identifying specific dangerous goods or groups
of goods.
Q: What is the Proper Shipping Name (PSN)?
ANSWER The standard name used to identify dangerous goods in transport
documents.
Q: What does MSDS stand for?
ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet (now often called a Safety Data Sheet or
SDS).
Q: What is a Consignment Note?
ANSWER A transport document detailing the dangerous goods being carried.
Q: What does IMDG stand for?
ANSWER International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Q: What does IATA stand for?
ANSWER International Air Transport Association.
Q: What is the primary purpose of dangerous goods labels?
ANSWER To provide immediate visual warning of the hazard.
,Q: What shape are dangerous goods labels?
ANSWER A square set at a 45-degree angle (diamond shape).
Q: What is the minimum label size for packages?
ANSWER 100mm x 100mm.
Q: What is a placard?
ANSWER A large label (typically 250mm x 250mm) displayed on a transport
vehicle.
Q: What does "Limited Quantity" (LQ) mean?
ANSWER Small amounts of dangerous goods that pose a minor risk and have
reduced packaging/labeling requirements.
Q: What is an N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified) entry?
ANSWER A shipping name for a group of similar chemicals not specifically
listed by name.
Q: Who is ultimately responsible for classifying dangerous goods?
ANSWER The consignor (shipper).
Q: What is a "Packaging Group" (PG)?
ANSWER A designation indicating the degree of danger (I = High, II = Medium,
III = Low).
Q: What does PG I mean?
ANSWER Great danger.
Q: What does PG II mean?
ANSWER Medium danger.
Q: What does PG III mean?
ANSWER Minor danger.
Q: What is a "Compatibility Group"?
ANSWER A grouping of substances that can be safely transported together.
Q: Can different classes of dangerous goods be packed in the same outer
packaging?
, ANSWER Only if they are compatible and not prohibited by the regulations.
Q: What is an "Intermediate Bulk Container" (IBC)?
ANSWER A rigid or flexible portable packaging designed for handling liquids or
solids (e.g., a large box or tote).
Q: What is the "Flashpoint" of a liquid?
ANSWER The lowest temperature at which it gives off enough vapor to form
an ignitable mixture with air.
Q: What does "LC50" mean?
ANSWER Lethal Concentration 50% (the concentration of a substance lethal to
50% of test animals).
Q: What does "LD50" mean?
ANSWER Lethal Dose 50% (the amount of a substance lethal to 50% of test
animals).
Q: What is a "Primary Hazard"?
ANSWER The most significant danger posed by a substance (determines its
class).
Q: What is a "Subsidiary Hazard"?
ANSWER A secondary danger posed by a substance (e.g., a flammable liquid
that is also toxic).
Q: How are subsidiary hazards indicated on a label?
ANSWER By having a secondary label displayed next to the primary label.
Q: What is "Combustible Liquid"?
ANSWER A liquid with a flashpoint above 60°C but not exceeding 93°C (often
not classified as Class 3).
Q: What is an "Environmental Hazard"?
ANSWER A substance that poses a danger to the aquatic environment (Class
9).
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Q: What is Class 1?
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Q: What does NS 2881 / SANS 10228 regulate?
ANSWER The classification, labeling, and packaging of dangerous goods for
transport.
Q: How many primary classes of dangerous goods are there?
ANSWER 9.
Q: What is a UN Number?
ANSWER A four-digit number identifying specific dangerous goods or groups
of goods.
Q: What is the Proper Shipping Name (PSN)?
ANSWER The standard name used to identify dangerous goods in transport
documents.
Q: What does MSDS stand for?
ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet (now often called a Safety Data Sheet or
SDS).
Q: What is a Consignment Note?
ANSWER A transport document detailing the dangerous goods being carried.
Q: What does IMDG stand for?
ANSWER International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
Q: What does IATA stand for?
ANSWER International Air Transport Association.
Q: What is the primary purpose of dangerous goods labels?
ANSWER To provide immediate visual warning of the hazard.
,Q: What shape are dangerous goods labels?
ANSWER A square set at a 45-degree angle (diamond shape).
Q: What is the minimum label size for packages?
ANSWER 100mm x 100mm.
Q: What is a placard?
ANSWER A large label (typically 250mm x 250mm) displayed on a transport
vehicle.
Q: What does "Limited Quantity" (LQ) mean?
ANSWER Small amounts of dangerous goods that pose a minor risk and have
reduced packaging/labeling requirements.
Q: What is an N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified) entry?
ANSWER A shipping name for a group of similar chemicals not specifically
listed by name.
Q: Who is ultimately responsible for classifying dangerous goods?
ANSWER The consignor (shipper).
Q: What is a "Packaging Group" (PG)?
ANSWER A designation indicating the degree of danger (I = High, II = Medium,
III = Low).
Q: What does PG I mean?
ANSWER Great danger.
Q: What does PG II mean?
ANSWER Medium danger.
Q: What does PG III mean?
ANSWER Minor danger.
Q: What is a "Compatibility Group"?
ANSWER A grouping of substances that can be safely transported together.
Q: Can different classes of dangerous goods be packed in the same outer
packaging?
, ANSWER Only if they are compatible and not prohibited by the regulations.
Q: What is an "Intermediate Bulk Container" (IBC)?
ANSWER A rigid or flexible portable packaging designed for handling liquids or
solids (e.g., a large box or tote).
Q: What is the "Flashpoint" of a liquid?
ANSWER The lowest temperature at which it gives off enough vapor to form
an ignitable mixture with air.
Q: What does "LC50" mean?
ANSWER Lethal Concentration 50% (the concentration of a substance lethal to
50% of test animals).
Q: What does "LD50" mean?
ANSWER Lethal Dose 50% (the amount of a substance lethal to 50% of test
animals).
Q: What is a "Primary Hazard"?
ANSWER The most significant danger posed by a substance (determines its
class).
Q: What is a "Subsidiary Hazard"?
ANSWER A secondary danger posed by a substance (e.g., a flammable liquid
that is also toxic).
Q: How are subsidiary hazards indicated on a label?
ANSWER By having a secondary label displayed next to the primary label.
Q: What is "Combustible Liquid"?
ANSWER A liquid with a flashpoint above 60°C but not exceeding 93°C (often
not classified as Class 3).
Q: What is an "Environmental Hazard"?
ANSWER A substance that poses a danger to the aquatic environment (Class
9).
Class 1: Explosives (31-60)
Q: What is Class 1?
