New Jersey CDL HazMat Endorsement Test flashcards

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

HazMat employee training frequency

HazMat employees must receive general awareness, function-specific, safety, and security awareness training, with recurrent training at least every three years.

Shipping paper basic description

The basic description lists the proper shipping name, hazard class or division, UN or NA identification number, and packing group, in that order, for each hazardous material.

Emergency response telephone requirement

The emergency response phone number on the shipping paper must be monitored at all times during transportation and must connect to a person who knows the material's hazards.

Hazardous materials table purpose

The 49 CFR 172.101 table lists each material's proper shipping name, class, ID number, packing group, label codes, packaging authorizations, and special provisions.

Shipper certification statement

The shipper's signed certification states that the material is properly classified, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in proper condition for transportation.

Shipping paper retention period

Shippers must keep a copy of the shipping paper for two years, and carriers must keep copies for two years after the material is delivered.

Total quantity on shipping paper

The shipping paper must show the total quantity of each hazardous material and the number of packages, with units of measurement, for the shipment.

Shipping paper accessibility

Shipping papers must be kept in a holder within reach of the driver while seated, and must be given to emergency responders at the scene of an incident.

Placarding threshold rule

A placard is required when 1,001 pounds or more of a material in a single hazard class is loaded, or when the material is in a tank vehicle or bulk package.

Label versus placard size

Labels are 4 inches by 4 inches and go on packages; placards are 10.5 inches by 10.5 inches and go on both sides and both ends of the vehicle.

Class 2 gas divisions

Division 2.1 is flammable gas, Division 2.2 is nonflammable non-toxic gas, and Division 2.3 is toxic gas; each has its own label and placard.

Class 8 corrosive definition

Class 8 corrosive materials cause visible destruction of skin at the contact site or corrode steel or aluminum at a rate exceeding 6.25 mm per year.

Segregation table codes

The segregation table uses X for no segregation required, O for must be separated, and an asterisk for segregation required unless the materials are in separate compartments.

Cargo securement requirement

Cargo must be secured with tiedowns and blocking so it cannot shift, and the securement system must withstand forces in all directions during normal driving.

Incompatible materials example

Cyanides and acids must not be loaded together because they can react to release toxic hydrogen cyanide gas; oxidizers must be segregated from flammables.

Loading engine rule

When loading or unloading hazardous materials, the engine must be shut off except when necessary to operate a pump or other equipment.

Fire extinguisher minimum rating

A HazMat vehicle must carry a fire extinguisher rated at least 10 BC, securely mounted and accessible to the driver.

Warning device placement

When stopped on a roadway, place reflective triangles at 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet from the vehicle, or at 100 and 200 feet on a divided highway.

Communication device requirement

A HazMat vehicle must carry a communication device, such as a cell phone or two-way radio, that lets the driver contact emergency services from the road.

Pre-trip inspection items

Before each trip, check tires, brakes, lights, coupling devices, cargo securement, placards, and the fire extinguisher; correct any defect before driving.

Parking near ignition sources

A vehicle carrying hazardous materials must not be parked within 300 feet of an open flame or other ignition source, or in a tunnel or under a bridge.

Smoking distance rule

The driver must not smoke or allow smoking within 25 feet of a vehicle carrying flammable or combustible materials, including during loading and unloading.

Explosives parking rule

A vehicle carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives must not be parked within 5 feet of a roadway and must be attended at all times.

Railroad crossing stop

A HazMat vehicle must stop at all railroad crossings unless the crossing is exempt, and must never stop on the tracks.

National Response Center number

Hazardous materials incidents must be reported immediately to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802, and the carrier must also be notified.

Written incident report trigger

A written report is required for an incident involving a death, hospitalization, property damage over $50,000, or a release of a hazardous material.

ERG guide number use

The Emergency Response Guidebook uses the UN number or material name to find a guide number, which gives initial isolation distances and protective actions.

Reportable quantity meaning

A reportable quantity is the amount of a hazardous material released that triggers reporting to the National Response Center under federal regulations.

TSA security threat assessment

A HazMat endorsement requires a TSA Security Threat Assessment with fingerprinting and a criminal history check, valid for five years before renewal.

Carrier security plan

Carriers transporting certain hazardous materials must have a security plan covering personnel security, unauthorized access, and en route security.

Tank vehicle endorsement

An N endorsement is required to drive a vehicle with a tank capacity of 1,000 gallons or more, or a vehicle carrying a portable tank.

Cargo tank outage

Outage, or ullage, is the empty space left in a tank to allow for liquid expansion; overfilling a tank can cause a release through valves.