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Assignment: Science Worksheet

Use the PowerPoint presentations and any credible information that you find online. If you use online information, please cite your sources

I. Who exactly is a hazardous materials, (Hazmat), employee? In practice, how many employees could be considered Hazmat employees?

II. Hazmat Drivers have special requirements to deliver hazmat material. What are some of the special requirements and how much does the driver have to complete their training?

III. Generally, there are three levels of training for most workers. What are these levels and what makes them different in training requirements?

IV. Aside from the three levels of initial training explain what Function Specific Training involves?

V. Training is extremely important in the hazmat world. Explain and describe the different times and purposes of the training.

VI. There are two basic types of training available to the hazmat worker. One is a traditional class and the other is an online format. What type of workers would best learn from both types of training, (new and older workers)?

VII. How important is the records that are generated by training? What a some of the requirements of recordkeeping in hazmat?

VIII. In the PowerPoint presentation, one slide shows the cost of violations, with a minimum fine of $493.00 per day. Explain why this amount of money could grow to a much bigger amount.

IX. What is the method that the Department of Transportation, (DOT), requires for conducting training?

X. Classification of hazmat is important. Most of the initial testing is done through what series of tests? What organization is responsible for the methods of testing?

XI. In everyday working conditions, the hazmat worker can find the classification of most hazmat by referring to what document? In what section of that document would the worker expect to find that information?

XII. Most hazardous materials exhibit only one hazard, such as a 2.1 Flammable Gas. However, it is possible what else is required?

XIII. Multiple hazards are extremely dangerous when shipping hazmat. Explain a "Primary Hazard and a Secondary Hazard".

XIV. Explain the differences between I, II, and II packing groups. If a worker needed a PG II but had none, what would an alternative be?

XV. Selecting what is likely the most important function of hazmat shipping?

XVI. How does not having the proper shipping name, (PSN), affect the rest of the shipping process?