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Transportation and Handling of Fireworks Exam
Name
First
Last
Date
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MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email
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Please choose your home office :
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Tennessee
Texas
Alabama
All fireworks must be approved for transportation. This approval is knows as an :
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SDS
DOT OK
EX Number
Fireworks are classed for transportation purposes by the U.S. Department of Transportation as :
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flammables
explosives
compressed gases
adult novelty items
Information on the health and safety hazards of the chemicals and fireworks handled at this company can be found by asking your supervisor to let you see :
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shipping papers
purchase orders
(SDS) safety data sheets
A shipping carton of fireworks for consumer use will have an orange, diamond-shaped warning label that says:
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Fireworks
1.4G
No Smoking
Boom!
A vehicle transporting any quantity of display fireworks (1.3G/1.1G) or more than 1000 pounds of consumer fireworks (1.4G) must have an orange, diamond shaped placard :
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on the rear panel only
on the left, front door
on both sides and both ends
placed over the gas cap
Placards must be provided by :
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the shipper of the fireworks
the purchaser
the U.S. government
One of the most dangerous things you can do around fireworks, and a practice that is strictly forbidden by company rules is to :
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play music
chew tobacco or gum
smoke or have any type of open flame present
In the event of a fire in a building or vehicle containing display fireworks (1.3G fireworks) or any boxes of stars or fireworks powders, employees are required to :
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fight the fire
evacuate the area immediately
wait to see if an explosion occurs
If fireworks are spilled on the ground and no fire is present, the fireworks should be :
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cautiously picked up and placed in cardboard cartons
buried in nearby ground
ignited to dispose of them
If you are cut, burned, or otherwise injured while handling fireworks :
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don't tell anyone on the basis of "no pain, no gain"
notify your supervisor immediately
wash the injured area with soap and water
When a truck is being loaded with fireworks :
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keep the engine running
smoking is encouraged to keep stress levels low
metal hooks may be used to lift heavy cases
all of the above are forbidden by all DOT rules
If you drive a commercial vehicle to pick up or deliver any amount of display fireworks or more than 1,000 pounds of consumer fireworks, you must :
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placard the vehicle with the proper placard(s)
be at least 21 years old
possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
all of the above
Fireworks powder can be ignited if they receive enough of which of the following kinds of energy :
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friction
heat
impact
any of the above
100% cotton clothing should be worn around firework powders rather than nylon or other synthetic fibers. This is to minimize the risk of ignition by :
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heat
static
friction
impact
Damaged fireworks, spilled powder, or any paper or waste contaminated with fireworks powder should be disposed of by :
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placing it in the trash can with other garbage and trash
flushing it down the toilet
placing it in a container marked "Fireworks Waste" and disposing of it according to company policy
burying it in a pit at least 3 feet deep
Which of the following activity is forbidden in all rooms, buildings, and areas where fireworks are present :
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smoking
lighting firework samples
any open flames
all of the above
Firework testing may be performed :
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outside any plant building
by any employee
only in a designated area by authorized persons
inside a warehouse if a fire extinguisher is nearby
Exit doors in storage buildings :
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must not be blocked with boxes or equipment
shall open outward
shall be clearly marked with the word EXIT
all of the above
Before making any repairs to a storage building, if there is any possibility of causing a spark or a fire :
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all fireworks must be removed and placed in a safe location
a fire truck should be called
the plant should be evacuated
repairs are forbidden
Before loading or unloading any fireworks, the cargo compartment of the vehicle must be checked to be sure there are no :
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stowaway passengers
sharp nails, screws, or other protruding objects
loose labels on cartons
fruit flies or other banned insects
The easiest way to determine if a shipment contains a hazardous material is to:
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look at the shipping papers
open some packages
check for foul odors
all of the above
The intent of DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations is to ensure that drivers and equipment are safe, identify and communicate hazards with labels, placards, etc., and :
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allow the correct tax to be collected
take enforcement out of the hands of local police
let drivers know where to safely park
prevent the spill of hazardous materials by proper packaging
The classes (hazard categories) of fireworks mostly handled at this company are :
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only 1.4G
only 1.3G
1.4G and 1.3G
When firework packages are assembled at this company, the boxes are sealed using :
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strong string
fiber-reinforced tape
epoxy glue
the method the supervisor specified in the on-the-job training
If an employee observes a person who they believe is not a company employee on company premises, he/she should :
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Immediately contact a manager or supervisor
offer the person a drink of water
Immediately call 911
Execute the Tongan Death Grip and wait for authorities
Unauthorized motor vehicles are permitted in which of the following areas :
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Any firework storage area
Near explosive magazines
The shipping area
No motor vehicles are permitted on company premises unless authorized by management
If you see a suspicious package on company premises, you should :
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open it to see what is inside
pick it up and place it in a trash receptacle
immediately notify a manager or supervisor
ignore it
Which of the following materials stored on a company premises represents a potential security concern :
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cartons of fireworks awaiting shipment
damaged product awaiting disposal
fireworks stored in locked containers
all of the these materials
Which of the following areas of the facility must be continually watched for any suspicious activity :
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shipping areas
finished product storage
manufacturing or assembling areas
everyone must constantly be concerned about security everywhere on the company premises
If you have any questions regarding fireworks safety or the proper safety rules to follow in handling, storing or transporting fireworks, the person to contact at this company is :
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Michael Walden and/or Jesse Salveson
Pocahontas
Darth Vader
Dewayne Johnson
In the event of any type of fire or explosion at this facility and if there is any possibility that the incident has not been reported to the local fire department, the telephone number to be called once you are out of danger yourself is:
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Greg Smith, A.P.A
867-5309
911 and/or your local emergency number
Somebody that you used to know
Shipping papers for a firework shipment must contain :
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the proper shipping name
the name of the shipper
an emergency response telephone number and UN number
all of the above
In the Hazardous Materials Table found in the title 49 CFR, you can locate :
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a directory of good restaurants in the area
the locations of safe places to park firework trucks
the proper label to go on a package
information on how to shoot fireworks
All emergency information regarding a firework shipment must :
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be printed in English
be available away from the package itself
be accessible to workers
all of the above
Before offering any fireworks for shipment, you must have which of the following pieces of information about each item:
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the number of colors used in the item
the EX Number for the item
the height the item goes in the air
the year the item was made
The emergency action program for our company is handled by:
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Willie Nelson
Michael Walden and/or Jesse Salveson
Martha Stewart
Our files of EX Numbers is kept :
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Texas
Main Office
Alabama
Fireworks for commercial (not retail) shipments may be packed in :
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paper bags
any strong box
sturdy plastic trash bags
certified packaging only
The EX Numbers must appear on:
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on the shipping carton
on the shipping papers
on either shipping carton or papers
Our hazmat workers must receive training on transportation safety and be tested at least :
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every year
every 6 months
every 3 years
every 5 years
Drug and alcohol testing is required by DOT rules for :
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all employees
supervisors only
all drivers of placarded vehicles
all suspicious employees
Our shipping cartons for fireworks must be tested and certified at least :
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every two years
every time we order new ones
testing is not required
Our Safety Data Sheet (SDS) file is located at:
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Midway/Warehouse
Texas
Alabama
Shipping cartons must be sealed in which of the following manners :
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with strong glue
with steel baling wire
with 1-inch staples
in the same manner that they were sealed for certifications testing
The "Emergency Response Telephone Number" we provide on our shipping papers is:
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867-5309
800-662-1331 (Pyro Shows Main Office)
Sheriff's Dept.
