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Online Quiz

Put your knowledge of Hazardous Materials to the test by playing our online quiz. 

It's quick and fun and full marks will automatically enter you into our regular prize draws to win a fabulous mouse mat and pen set!

The Prize - A Spirechem Mousemat and Pen


Question 1

What does this Hazard Symbol mean?

Hazard Symbol 2.1
Flammable Liquid
Flammable Solid
Organic Peroxide
Flammable Gas

Question 2

What is the maximum quantity of residue that a drum can contain and still be counted as empty?

10%
5%
49%
1%

Question 3

In July 2005, new Environment Agency Legislation meant that companies creating over a certain quantity of Hazardous Waste had to be registered with the Environment Agency.  What is the maximum amount of hazardous waste that can be created without requiring Environment Agency registration?

10,000 kg per year
200 kg per year
1,000 kg per year
50 kg per year

Question 4

On Consignment Notes, each type of waste being moved has a EWC Code.  What does EWC stand for?

European Waste Catalogue
Elephants Wearing Clogs
European Waste Category
European Waste Consignment

Question 5

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (D.G.S.A.s) are required when transporting over threshold limits of hazardous substances.  What are these substances?

Hazardous waste only
Hazardous products only
Any hazardous materials, waste or product
Strong acids or alkalis only

Question 6

To transport hazardous waste, what qualifications does the driver need?

Nothing, Driving Licence is sufficient
Waste Carriers Licence
Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
Waste Carriers Licence and ADR Certificate

Question 7

Most Hazardous Materials have Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.s) which give detailed information on the material, its hazards and what to do in an emergency.  Where would you get an M.S.D.S. from?

The product manufacturer
The waste contractor
The Environment Agency
The Fire Brigade

Question 8

If a substance has a pH level of 4.5, is it?

ph Chart

Acidic
Neutral
Alkline

Question 9

What does IBC stand for?

IBC

Internal Basic Container
Intermediate Bulk Container
International Basic Container
Independent Bulk Container

Question 10

It is proposed to use a road tanker to transport glycidaldehyde from Paris to Glasgow.  For the purpose of the question, ignore the implication of any part of the carriage being by sea.  Which of the following is the correct full ADR classification and description of this material?

2622 Glycidaldehyde, 3, 2, ADR
Nothing: it doesn’t require ADR Classification
2622 Glycidaldehyde, 3, II, ADR
2622 Glycidaldehyde, III, 2, ADR

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