Whether you are new to the community of hazardous materials packaging, or a long time participant, you might be surprised to learn something you don’t know! Here are 8 basic questions, hopefully you will get them all correct.
1. Which U.S. government agency regulates the packaging and transportation of hazardous materials?
2. Which of the following marks on a UN rated package represents the most hazardous material?
a. X
b. Y
c. Z
3. On what part of a UN rated steel drum does the permanent mark/embossment have to be placed?
a. top or cover
b. bottom
c. side
4. Should each UN rated drum shipment be accompanied with a set of closure instructions?
a. Yes
b. No
5. A UN test certificate is valid for how many months?
a. 10
b. 12
c. 6
6. Package and Placard Labels are diamond shaped
a. True
b. False
7. All employees must be aware that hazardous materials, hazmat packagings and/or packagings with hazardous material residue could be used by groups or individuals to cause deliberate harm.
a. True
b. False
8. Employees who have a connection to hazardous materials must receive refresher training and be re-tested at least once every year.
a. True
b. False
Answers: (1-DOT)(2-a)(3-b)(4-a)(5-b)(6-a)(7-a)(8-b)