CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)Loading and Unloading Hazardous MaterialsMedium
A driver is transporting Division 2.3 (Poison Gas) in cylinders. Which of the following statements regarding the segregation of these cylinders from foodstuff is accurate?
- ADivision 2.3 cylinders must be segregated from foodstuffs by at least 6 feet.
- BDivision 2.3 cylinders may be loaded with foodstuffs if adequately braced and secured.
- CDivision 2.3 cylinders must be segregated from foodstuffs by at least 12 feet.
- DDivision 2.3 cylinders must be loaded in a separate compartment from foodstuffs.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Division 2.3 cylinders must be segregated from foodstuffs by at least 12 feet.
Division 2.3 (Poison Gas) is highly dangerous. When transported with foodstuffs, it must be segregated by at least 12 feet, unless it is loaded in a separate compartment that is not ventilated to the same compartment as the foodstuffs.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 6 feet is the segregation distance for some other hazardous materials from foodstuffs, but not Division 2.3.
- B. Division 2.3 cannot be loaded with foodstuffs without strict segregation measures like 12 feet distance or a separate compartment.
- D. While a separate compartment is an option, the question asks about segregation, and 12 feet is the specified distance if not in separate compartments.
Segregation: Poison Gas & Foodstuff
Specific minimum distances or separate compartments are required to segregate Division 2.3 (Poison Gas) from foodstuffs.
- Applies to Division 2.3 (Poison Gas).
- Segregation from foodstuffs.
- Minimum 12 feet distance or separate compartment.
Memory trick: Poison gas needs a 'dirty dozen' feet away from dinner.