HAZMAT CDL Practice Test

What must the shipper do regarding placards?

1. Attach them to the shipment

2. Supply them

3. Verify their accuracy

4. Design them

The correct answer is: Supply them

The shipper is responsible for supplying the correct placards for the transportation of hazardous materials. This is a critical part of ensuring safety during the shipment process. Placards serve as warning signs that indicate the presence of hazardous materials to transporters and emergency responders. By supplying them, the shipper ensures that the appropriate and legally required markings are available to communicate the type and degree of hazard associated with the materials being transported. The shipper must ensure that these placards meet regulations and are adequate for the specific materials in question. While the other tasks related to placards, such as attaching them or verifying their accuracy, are important, the primary responsibility lies in supplying them. This underscores the role of the shipper in the overall supply chain to promote safety and compliance with hazardous materials regulations.