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Mitigating the Transportation Emergency Situation

Question 2 • Principles of Fire and Rescue

What is the purpose of the class and division numbers for hazardous materials?

Answer
A
to describe the possible uses for the materials
B
to provide physical properties of the materials
C
to indicate the location from which the materials came
D
to identify the potential hazards for the materials

Explanation

Hazardous materials are assigned class and division numbers according to the type and degree of danger they pose, such as flammability, toxicity, or explosiveness. These numbers help identify the potential hazards of the materials, rather than their uses, physical properties in general, or place of origin.

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