PAE(09/26/24): Hazardous Materials

What are hazardous materials?

• Substances that pose risks to health, safety, or the environment

• Substances that are always safe to handle

• Substances that are only used in laboratories

• Substances that are not found in everyday life

Which of the following is an example of a hazardous material?

• Water

• Chemicals

• Sand

• Wood

Why is proper identification and management of hazardous materials important?

• To increase production costs

• To ensure safety and environmental protection

• To make them more dangerous

• To reduce their effectiveness

Which class of hazardous materials includes flammable liquids?

• Class 1

• Class 3

• Class 5

• Class 7

What type of substances are classified under Class 5 in the hazardous material classification system?

• Explosives

• Gases

• Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides

• Radioactive Materials

Class 7 in the hazardous material classification system is designated for which type of materials?

• Toxic and Infectious Substances

• Radioactive Materials

• Corrosive Substances

• Flammable Solids

Which class includes toxic and infectious substances?

• Class 2

• Class 4

• Class 6

• Class 8

What are Class 1 hazardous materials?

• Flammable liquids

• Explosives

• Corrosive substances

• Radioactive materials

Which subclass of Class 1 hazardous materials is associated with a mass explosion hazard?

• 1.3

• 1.5

• 1.1

• 1.6

What is an example of a Class 1 hazardous material?

• Fireworks

• Water

• Sand

• Wood