Loading and Unloading HM
Class 1 (explosives), Division 2.1 (flammable gasses), and Class 3 (flammable liquids) cannot be loaded or transported in units with these
What are cargo heaters?
When there is no other practical means of transportation available, passenger carrying vehicles may transport this
What are small-arms ammunition (ORM-D), emergency shipments of drugs, chemicals and hospital supplies; accompanying munitions of war from the DOD, Class 7 (radioactive) materials requiring labels in compliance with loading requirements of 177.842?
First thing to do if you notice a fire in your vehicle
What is pull off the road and stop? (Park the vehicle in an open area away from things that catch fire, such as trees, bushes, buildings, and other vehicles.)
Always do this before you begin loading or unloading process
IBC definition
What is Intermediate Bulk Container: reusable, stackable, and generally cube-shaped container that has an integrated pallet base allowing them to be moved using a pallet jack or forklift?
The person monitoring the loading process of cargo tanks must be within this distance
What is 25 feet?
What are small-arms ammunitions?
Type of fire extinguisher with a dry powder extinguishing agent
Using an auxiliary pump on truck for loading or unloading make sure you know
What is: how to operate the pump correctly; inspect it before you use it; determine the maximum RPMs and pressure; avoid any dangerous moving parts on the pump; shut down the pump in case of emergency?
Bulk Cylinder use
What is a reusable container designed to transport bulk amounts of compressed gases?
To assist with segregation of Hazmat, utilize this
What is the segregation table?
Forbidden HM
What are any Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) materials designated as Poisonous by Inhalation (PIH), Any Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials designated as PIH, any paranitroanaline materials, such as tear gas or other irritating materials?
Eight to 10 feet
What is the distance to position yourself from the fire?
Make sure to do these things during loading and unloading process:
What are: start and control flow on HM being transferred; monitor process; check for leaks at all connection areas; if needed, immediately shut down the flow process, resume when safe to do so; once complete, close all valves to terminate the flow process?
Portable Tank caution
What is valves and covers must be securely closed during transportation?
On the Hazmat Segregation Table, the letter or character designation indicated that materials cannot be loaded and stored together
What is "X?"
Special things to pay close attention to as passengers enter the vehicle
What are hazard warning labels or any other DOT markings on packages, packages that are designated for hazmat, such as gas cans, packages emitting a strong chemical odor?
PASS Method Steps
What is Pull the pin; Aim at the base of the fire; Squeeze the handle; Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire?
Three steps once loading or unloading process is complete
What are: depressurize and drain the transfer equipment; disconnect all transfer equipment; secure all transfer equipment including caps or covers?
5 things to check when operating a cargo tank
What are: the tank's body or shell for dents or leaks; the intake, discharge, and cut-off valves in the correct position; pipes, connections, and hoses for leaks, especially around joints; manhole covers and vents?
The floor lining with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials
What is non-metallic or non-ferrous metal?
Even though certain circumstances allow for the transportation of HM on passenger vehicles, what is limited?
What is quantity of HM?
Steps to follow when dealing with a cab/engine fire
What is: turn off the vehicle's engine; disconnect the battery cables from terminals; don't open hood (extinguish fire through louvers or underneath engine compartment); never use water; follow directions on fire extinguisher; never assume fire is out?
Key to turning the valve and keep from injuring your shoulders and back
What is use your whole body?
5 characteristics of tank vehicle handling
What is: takes longer to get moving from a stop; takes longer to stop when they're moving; make wide turns; have large blind spots; have poor maneuverability in tight spots or high traffic areas?