Understanding Hazardous Materials Safety

What does HAZMAT stand for?

• Hazardous Materials

• Hazardous Management

• Hazardous Machines

• Hazardous Methods

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 types of HAZMAT training?

• General Awareness

• Function Specific

• Environmental Protection

• Drivers

What is the purpose of HAZCOM according to OSHA?

• To ensure materials are stored safely

• To provide workers the right to know the dangers of materials they are exposed to

• To regulate the transportation of hazardous materials

• To classify hazardous materials

Which of the following is NOT a HAZMAT classification?

• Explosives

• Corrosive materials

• Biodegradable materials

• Radioactive

What does PSN stand for in the context of HAZMAT?

• Personal Safety Number

• Proper Shipping Name

• Public Safety Notice

• Product Safety Number

What shape are HAZMAT placards?

• Circular

• Square

• Diamond

• Triangular

Which of the following is NOT a required element of a Safety Data Sheet?

• Identification

• Hazard(s) identification

• Marketing information

• First-aid measures

What must be included in HAZMAT shipping papers?

• Only the PSN

• Basic description of HAZMAT, written in English, legible, with no abbreviations (except permitted ones)

• Only the hazard class

• Only the ID number

Which of the following is a key term related to HAZMAT?

• RQs - Reportable Quantities

• LQ - Limited Quantities

• EQ - Environmental Quantities

• PQ - Personal Quantities

Which of the following is NOT a type of gas classification under HAZMAT?

• Flammable

• Non-flammable

• Toxic

• Biodegradable