Search
Search

Quick Quiz: A Hazmat Halloween

Posted on 10/31/2025 by Lion Technology Inc.

Test your EH&S knowledge as it relates to the most frightening season of the year.

Apples are perfect for bobbing, in part due to their bright color. Which hazmat placard is also easily spotted by its red hue?






Not quite.

“In addition to complying with § 172.519, the background color on the FLAMMABLE placard must be red. The symbol, text, class number and inner border must be white.” [49 CFR 172.542(b)]

That's right.

“In addition to complying with § 172.519, the background color on the FLAMMABLE placard must be red. The symbol, text, class number and inner border must be white.” [49 CFR 172.542(b)]

You're shipping a pallet of hairspray to Dracula in Transylvania. Which regulations focus specifically on the air mode?






Not quite.

To ship hazardous materials by air, you would follow the IATA DGR. Most carriers will not accept hazmat packages for air transport if the shipper and the shipper’s packages are not in compliance with those regulations.

That's right.

To ship hazardous materials by air, you would follow the IATA DGR. Most carriers will not accept hazmat packages for air transport if the shipper and the shipper’s packages are not in compliance with those regulations.

Trick or treaters can collect candy in any bag. Bags used to ship hazmat are identified by this number in their UN packaging codes:






Not quite.

Bags used to ship hazmat are marked with a UN code that includes the number 5.

The first character in a UN packaging identification code indicates the type of container.

  1. Drums/pails
  2. Barrels
  3. Jerricans
  4. Boxes
  5. Bags
  6. Composite packaging
  7. Pressure receptical

That's right.

Bags used to ship hazmat are marked with a UN code that includes the number 5.

The first character in a UN packaging identification code indicates the type of container.

  1. Drums/pails
  2. Barrels
  3. Jerricans
  4. Boxes
  5. Bags
  6. Composite packaging
  7. Pressure receptical

Brian ships hazmat by air (lithium battery-powered jack-o-lanterns). How frequently should he complete hazmat training?





Not quite.

To ship hazardous materials/dangerous goods by air, the IATA DGR requires training every 24 months. US DOT requires hazmat employees to train every three years.

That's right.

To ship hazardous materials/dangerous goods by air, the IATA DGR requires training every 24 months. US DOT requires hazmat employees to train every three years.

The "sixth sense" indicates a human's ability to see ghosts (in that one movie). What does a Class 6 hazmat label indicate?






Not quite.

A Class 6 hazmat label indicates either a Division 6.1 Toxic material or a Division 6.2 Infectious substance.

That's right.

A Class 6 hazmat label indicates either a Division 6.1 Toxic material or a Division 6.2 Infectious substance.

Thanks for checking out today's quiz!

 

We hope you learned something new from these questions, or at least had fun.

Head to Lion.com/News to catch up on the rest of our recent blogs and compliance alerts. And keep your eyes peeled; we will let you know when we post the next quiz for you to ace.

Find a Post

Recent Posts

Compliance Topics

Compliance Archives

Lion - Quotes

The instructor was energetic and made learning fun compared to dry instructors from other training providers.

Andy D’Amato

International Trade Compliance Manager

The instructor's energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the subject make the class a great learning experience!

Brian Martinez

Warehouse Operator

My experience with Lion training, both online and in the classroom, is that they are far better organized and provide a better sequential explanation of the material.

Robert Roose

Manager, Dangerous Goods Transportation

The instructor was very patient and engaging - willing to answer and help explain subject matter.

Misty Filipp

Material Control Superintendent

I really enjoyed this training. Even after years on both sides of the comprehension coin, I find myself still learning! The quality of the delivery exceeded much of the training I have received in the past.

Neil Ozonur

Safety Officer

I like the consistency of Lion workshops. The materials are well put together and instructors are top notch!

Kevin Pylka

Permitting, Compliance & Environmental Manager

We have a very busy work schedule and using Lion enables us to take the course at our own time. It makes it easy for me to schedule my employees' training.

Timothy Mertes

Hazmat Shipping Professional

Course instructor was better prepared and presented better than other trainers. Course manual and references were easier to use as well.

Marty Brownfield

Hazardous Waste Professional

I love that the instructor emphasized the thought process behind the regs.

Rebecca Saxena

Corporate Product Stewardship Specialist

Lion is easily and consistently the best option for compliance training. I've learned new information from every instructor I've had.

Rachel Mathis

EHS Specialist

Download Our Latest Whitepaper

Look beyond the annual "Top 10 List" to see specifics about the most cited OSHA health & safety Standards and the individual regulations that tripped up employers the most last year. 

Download
Latest Whitepaper

By submitting your phone number, you agree to receive recurring marketing and training text messages. Consent to receive text messages is not required for any purchases. Text STOP at any time to cancel. Message and data rates may apply. View our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.