FL CDL Hazmat flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Basic description order

UN/NA identification number, proper shipping name, hazard class or division, and packing group, in that sequence; the packing group may be omitted only when none is assigned.

Emergency response phone number

A number on the shipping paper that is monitored at all times the material is in transportation; a number reaching only voicemail or an answering machine does not satisfy the requirement.

Shipper's certification

A signed statement on the shipping paper declaring that the materials are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled, and in proper condition for transport.

Hazardous materials highlighting

Hazmat entries must stand out by a contrasting color, a separate sheet, or the words "Hazardous Materials" or "RQ" so they are readily identifiable.

Shipping paper location

While driving, the papers must be within the driver's immediate reach, such as in a door pouch; when out of the vehicle, they must be within arm's reach.

Hazardous waste description

The shipping paper must show the EPA manifest information, the words "Hazardous Waste," and the waste code as part of the basic description.

UN number marking

The UN/NA identification number must be marked on each non-bulk package and on bulk packagings; for bulk it may appear on placards or orange panels.

RQ marking

The letters "RQ" must appear on the package and the shipping paper when the material is a hazardous substance in a reportable quantity.

Orientation arrows

Two upward-pointing arrows are required on combination packagings containing liquids and on vented single packagings when liquid capacity exceeds 1 gallon (4 L).

OVERPACK marking

The word "OVERPACK" must appear on an outer packaging used to consolidate packages when the markings and labels on the inner packages are not visible.

Empty packaging marking

A packaging that previously held hazardous materials must be marked "Empty" and show the same identification number and proper shipping name as when full, unless cleaned and purged.

n.o.s. technical name

When the proper shipping name is a generic "n.o.s." entry, the technical name of the material must be added in parentheses on the package.

Primary hazard label

Each non-bulk package must display the correct hazard class label for the material's primary hazard, placed on the same surface as the shipping name marking.

Subsidiary hazard label

A subsidiary label is required when the material has a secondary hazard listed in column 5 of the Hazardous Materials Table, placed adjacent to the primary label.

Label size and number

Hazard labels must be at least 100 mm (3.9 in) on each side, legible, durable, in English, and show the hazard class number in the lower corner.

Class 7 label contents

The radioactive label must show the transport index and radionuclide activity; requirements differ for White-I, Yellow-II, and Yellow-III categories.

Label removal

Labels must be removed or obliterated when the package no longer contains the labeled material, so the label correctly reflects the package's contents.

One primary label rule

A package displays only one primary hazard label; any subsidiary labels are placed adjacent to it on the same surface.

Placard size

Placards must be at least 250 mm (9.8 in) on each side, with the hazard class number in the lower corner, and displayed on each side and end.

DANGER placard use

May replace separate placards when a vehicle carries two or more categories of hazmat, except Class 1, Class 7, and materials requiring POISON or POISON INHALATION HAZARD placards.

POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard

The skull-and-crossbones placard is required for materials toxic by inhalation in Hazard Zone A or B and must be displayed on the vehicle.

1,000 kg placard threshold

Placards are required for bulk packages and for packages of 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) or more gross weight, plus any quantity of materials listed in the placarding table.

Placard removal

Placards must be removed or obscured when the vehicle no longer contains the hazardous material, and kept in a secure location when not in use.

FLAMMABLE placard trigger

The FLAMMABLE placard is required for Class 3 materials shipped in bulk or in packages totaling 1,000 kg or more gross weight.

Packing group meaning

PG I indicates great danger, PG II medium danger, and PG III minor danger; PG I materials require the most stringent authorized packaging.

Non-bulk packaging limits

Non-bulk packagings hold 450 L (119 gal) or less for liquids, or 400 kg (882 lb) or less net mass for solids; bulk packagings exceed these limits.

UN packaging markings

Packagings must show the UN symbol, packaging identification code, packing group letter, and manufacturer's code, all legible and durable.

Combination packaging rule

Inner packagings must be packed so they cannot break or leak, and the outer packaging must be able to contain the contents if an inner packaging fails.

Cylinder requalification marking

Cylinders must be tested and marked per the applicable specification, with the requalification date and test pressure marked on the cylinder.

Closure security

Packagings must be closed and secured so they cannot leak or spill in transit; for liquids, closures must be tightened and oriented on top.

Packing instruction column

Column 8 of the Hazardous Materials Table gives the packing instruction that determines which packaging is authorized for the material and packing group.

Packaging reuse rule

A packaging used for hazardous materials must be cleaned and purged before holding a different material, or marked and handled as containing the previous material.