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What are hazardous materials
Materials that pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property during transportation in commerce
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A&E Teams (ammunition and explosives)
These Landstar teams are the only ones qualified to haul division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 class 1 explosives
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Division 6.2 Organisms that cause disease in humans/animals
This division on Poison/Toxic Materials is not transported by Landstar
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RQ (reportable quanity)
The 2 letter code assigned to hazardous substances on shipping papers
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300 feet
The distance in feet where you should NOT be parked in a case of an open fire
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The Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) parts 106-180
DOT developed special transportation and handling requirements that can be found in Title 49 of this code
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Class 2 gasses
The classification of substances which are transported under pressure and may be flammable or poisonous
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3 classification groups
The number of packing groups assigned to Hazmat Materials based on the level of danger
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Listed 1st or marked with a "x" or "RQ" in the HM column or listed in a contrasting color
3 ways in which hazmat may be identified on shipping papers
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3 inches
The number of inches that placards should be placed away from other markings
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1,001 lbs or more (including the packaging)
Except for bulk packaging and materials that require subsidary placards, placards are only required if the gross weight of all Table 2 materials being transported is this weight or more?
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Class 5 Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
The class of materials that act as a source of oxygen and can increase the risk and intensity of any fire in which they are involved
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Class 8 Corrosives
The classification of substances that are liquids or solids and can cause destruction of human skin as well as corrosion on steel or aluminum
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The Certification Statement
The statement to certify that the hazardous materials have been properly prepared for transport
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Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
The name of the book that tells you what to do BEFORE an incident/accident occurs and that needs to be reviewed prior to leaving the shipper
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Handbrake/chock the wheels, observe loading process, secure all packages against movement, brace containers to prevent motion, protect packagings & contents from tampering.
Name 3 precautions to take when you are loading/unloading hazardous materials?
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Class 3-Flammable Liquids
This classification of substances are liquids that have a flash point of not more than 141 degrees F
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Table 1 materials
In regard to placards, what Table of Materials require placards no matter what amount is transported?
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Basic description/tech name,Immediate hazards to health, Risks of fire/explosion, precautions (before & after), methods for handling fires, methods for handling spills/leaks, first aid.
There are 7 minimum requirements of a shipper when providing emergency response information for each hazardous material. Name 3 of these ways
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1. Check for injured parties & call 911
2. Secure the area and keep others away 3. Carry shipping paperwork and emergency response info with you. 4. Contact the Safety Department at Landstar
If you suspect that a hazardous material is leaking what 4 things should you do?
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At the beginning of each traip and each time you park. (replace defective tires immediately).
When should you check your tires when hauling a hazmat load?
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2.1
The classification and division of Propane
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United Nations
The prefix "UN" that comes before the identification number on the Hazardous Materials Table stands for
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The operator's seat or in the operator's side door pouch
When not at the vehicle controls, shipping/emergency response info should be kept where in the truck
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Bill of Lading (and logbook)
Trailer seal serial numbers should be logged on this document
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