HazMat Transport| 63 questions| with complete solutions

What does DOT stand for? correct answer: Department of Transportation. What does HMR stand for? correct answer: Hazardous Material Regulations. What is the purpose of HazMat training? correct answer: 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 answer: 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 answer: 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 answer: "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 answer: -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 answer: -_Management_ Responsible for Establishing Policy for Safe Transportation & Distribution of HazMat. -_Team Leaders_ of HazMat Employees. -Personnel who _Design/Maintain Bulk Packagings_ for HazMat.