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How often must hazardous materials employees be trained?
The US DOT requires hazardous materials training at least once every three years for those involved in transportation of hazardous materials.
How many classes of hazardous materials are there?
In the scheme used for transport of hazardous materials there are eight (8) classes of hazardous materials.
What are you responsible for when analyzing a hazardous materials incident at the awareness level?
When analyzing a hazardous materials incident at the awareness level you are responsible for recognizing the presence of hazardous materials.
When is hazardous material most vulnerable?
in storage
What is the main purpose of conducting a hazardous materials exercise?
Whether planned procedures workThe purpose of conducting a hazardous materials exercise is to practice your response to a hazardous materials event without having to deal with "real" hazardous materials. This is the equivalent in hazardous materials of maneuvers or war games in the military, or of fire drills in school.
How can I obtain a hazardous materials inspection report?
Contact your local fire department, who will send out Hazardous Materials Specialists to promote compliance with local Hazardous Materials Storage Ordinances as well as the regulations for hazardous materials found in the Uniform Fire Code and state laws. Personnel assigned to the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team assist by performing inspections of facilities with permits to store and/or use hazardous materials.
Does UPS ship hazardous materials?
Yes, UPS will carry regulated hazardous materials, but only for customers who have accounts that specify shipping of hazardous materials, with the added fees that accompany that.
What percentage of alcohol are excepted from the Hazardous Materials Regulations?
Solutions that contain alcohol at 24 % or less, and that contain no other regulated hazardous materials, are excepted from the US Hazardous Materials Regulations.
What are the two effects that hazardous materials have on your body?
Two effects of hazardous materials on your body are sickness and death.
Can hazardous materials be legally carried on motorcycles?
Small quantities of certain regulated hazardous materials may be carried on a motorcycle, but in general a motorcycle is not an appropriate vehicle for transporting regulated hazardous materials.
What is the primary purpose of a hazardous materials response?
The primary purpose of a Hazardous Materials Response Team is to provide the skills, knowledge, and technical equipment needed to effectively handle hazardous materials incidents.
As an individual trained at the awareness level you should?
Determine the hazardous materials present.
