Illinois CDL HazMat Endorsement Test flashcards

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

Hazardous Materials Table

The 49 CFR 172.101 table listing proper shipping names, hazard classes, UN/NA numbers, packing groups, labels and packaging requirements for regulated materials.

Proper shipping name

The name in Column 2 of the Hazardous Materials Table that must appear on shipping papers and packages; a '+' entry must be used exactly as written.

Packing group

A grouping of hazardous materials by degree of danger: I great, II moderate, III minor; shown in Column 5 for certain hazard classes.

Hazard class 3

Flammable and combustible liquids, such as gasoline and alcohol; assigned packing groups I, II or III based on flash point and boiling point.

Hazard class 8

Corrosive materials that destroy skin or metal, such as acids and bases; packing groups I, II or III apply based on the degree of corrosion.

HazMat employee training

General awareness, function-specific, safety and security awareness training required within 90 days of hire and recurrent every 3 years under 172.704.

Shipping paper basic description

Proper shipping name, hazard class or division, UN/NA identification number and packing group, in that order, on the shipping document.

Emergency response phone number

A number on the shipping paper, with the name of the person or agency, that is monitored at all times the material is in transport.

Table 1 placarding

Materials requiring placards in any quantity, such as Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3 and 6.1 PG I; the 1,001-pound threshold does not apply.

Table 2 placarding threshold

Placards are required when 1,001 pounds or more aggregate gross weight of a Table 2 material is loaded in one vehicle.

DANGER placard rule

May replace specific placards only for two or more Table 2 categories totaling under 1,001 pounds each; not for Table 1 or certain explosives.

Placard size

Placards are 250 mm (about 9.84 inches) square with letters at least 12.5 mm (about 0.5 inch) high, displayed on the vehicle.

Shipping paper retention

The carrier must keep shipping papers for hazardous materials for 3 years after the material is accepted for transport.

Segregation rule

Do not load Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives with Division 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6 in the same vehicle.

Poison and food

Division 6.1 PG I poison-inhalation materials may not be loaded with food or animal feed in the same vehicle.

Oxidizer separation

Keep oxidizers separated from flammable liquids and combustible materials because oxidizers can intensify a fire or cause ignition.

Cargo securement

The load must be tied down so it cannot shift, slide or fall; packages must not be able to move into the driver's compartment.

Leaking package

A leaking package must not be loaded or carried; isolate it, notify the shipper or authorities, and follow emergency response information.

Label check

Before loading, verify that labels match the shipping paper and are legible; a missing or wrong label means the shipment is not accepted.

Railroad crossing stop

A placarded vehicle must stop before every railroad crossing, look both ways, listen, and cross only when clear without shifting gears.

Parking a placarded vehicle

Park away from bridges, tunnels, buildings and crowds, set the parking brake, and do not leave the vehicle unattended unless secured.

Tunnel restrictions

Some tunnels prohibit placarded loads such as flammable or explosive materials; obey posted signs and use the required alternate route.

Designated HazMat route

A route required by state or local rules for hazardous materials; use it instead of shortcuts through populated areas or tunnels.

Smoking rule

No smoking or open flame is allowed near a placarded vehicle during fueling, loading, unloading or while the load is on board.

Grade driving

Use a steady speed and the proper gear on grades; avoid hard braking and sharp turns that could shift or rupture the load.

Emergency Response Guidebook

A reference organized by ID number, material name and guide number, used to identify hazards and initial response actions at an incident.

ERG green pages

Pages giving initial isolation and protective action distances for specific materials and container types during a spill or fire.

ERG guide number

A three-digit number in the orange pages that gives potential hazards, public safety measures and emergency response for a material group.

Spill first actions

Stop, park away from the incident, keep people away, identify the material from shipping papers or placards, and call for emergency help.

Fire with cargo involved

Evacuate and call for help; do not fight a fire involving explosives, oxidizers or unknown materials because of explosion or toxic gas risk.

National Response Center

The federal center reached at 1-800-424-8802 to report hazardous material releases when reporting is required.

Protective equipment

Use the clothing and respiratory protection specified in the ERG guide; do not enter a contaminated area without proper protection.