Emergency Response Table of Markings, Labels and Placards

Flashcards covering instructions and emergency response guide number correlations from the Table of Markings, Labels and Placards.

Under what condition should the Table of Markings, Labels and Placards be used?

Only when the ID number or proper shipping name is not available.

According to Step 1, how should a responder approach an incident scene?

Approach the scene from upwind, uphill and/or upstream at a safe distance to safely identify and/or read the placard or orange panel, using binoculars if available.

What is the procedure outlined in Step 2 when identifying placards on transport vehicles?

Match the vehicle placard(s) with one of the placards displayed in the section and consult the circled guide number associated with the placard to use for now.

Under what circumstances should GUIDE 111 be used?

When the DANGER or DANGEROUS placard is displayed, when the nature of the spilled, leaking or burning material is not known, or when the presence of hazardous materials/dangerous goods is suspected but no placards can be seen.

What should be done if multiple placards on a vehicle point to more than one guide?

Initially use the most conservative guide (i.e., the guide requiring the greatest degree of protective actions).

What action is required once specific information, such as an ID number or proper shipping name, becomes available?

The more specific Guide recommended for that material must be consulted.

What does a single asterisk (*) represent on orange placards?

An explosive's compatibility group letter, which must be replaced with the appropriate compatibility group letter.

What do double asterisks (**) represent on orange placards?

The division of the explosive, which must be replaced with the appropriate division number.

For Divisions 1.4 and 1.6 explosives, what information must be entered when required?

The compatibility group letter (*).

For Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5 explosives, what information must be entered when required?

The division number (*) and compatibility group letter ().

Which guide is assigned to 1.4 EXPLOSIVES?

GUIDE 114.

Which guide is assigned to 1.5 BLASTING AGENTS and Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5 EXPLOSIVES?

GUIDE 112.

Which guide is assigned to a FLAMMABLE GAS (Class 2) placard?

GUIDE 118.

Which guide is assigned to NON-FLAMMABLE GAS (Class 2) and OXYGEN (Class 2) placards?

GUIDE 122.

Which guide is designated for a FLAMMABLE (Class 3) placard?

GUIDE 127.

Which guide is assigned to COMBUSTIBLE, HOT, FUEL OIL, and GASOLINE (Class 3) placards?

GUIDE 128.

Which guide is assigned to a FLAMMABLE SOLID placard?

GUIDE 134.

Which guide corresponds to a SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE placard?

GUIDE 136.

Which guide is assigned to a DANGEROUS WHEN WET placard?

GUIDE 139.

Which guide corresponds to an OXIDIZER (Division 5.1) placard?

GUIDE 143.

Which guide corresponds to an ORGANIC PEROXIDE (Division 5.2) placard?

GUIDE 148.

Which guide is assigned to INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE (Class 6) and UN3373?

GUIDE 158.

Which guide corresponds to TOXIC (Class 6), POISON (Class 6), and INHALATION HAZARD (Class 6) placards?

GUIDE 153.

Which guide is designated for a CORROSIVE (Class 8) placard?

GUIDE 153.

Which guide is assigned to RADIOACTIVE I, II, III, and RADIOACTIVE FISSILE placards?

GUIDE 163.

Which guide corresponds to Lithium metal batteries (UN3090, UN3091)?

GUIDE 138.

Which guide corresponds to Lithium ion batteries (UN3480, UN3481)?

GUIDE 147.

Which guide is assigned to the miscellaneous Class 9 hazard placard?

GUIDE 171.