Hazmat Security Awareness Quiz

Many materials that are classified as hazardous materials are essential products to industry, but potential deadly weapons in the hands of a terrorist.

Hazardous materials are least vulnerable when in transit.

Casual discussions with strangers along transportation routes about containers and destination facilities are encouraged by general security standards.

Some mixtures containing hazardous materials can cause a powerful explosion if detonated or ignited.

One easy way to increase security of hazardous materials in transportation is to lock all doors of transport vehicles.

The most likely terrorist threats are internal.

With the use of commonplace equipment like scanners and color printers, a driver’s license, certifications, passports, and other types of personal identification can be forged.

All terrorists fit a preconceived picture of a criminal.

A careful employee background check and verification of information provided on an employment application can be an effective deterrent to the insider threat.

When you are questioned about hazardous materials transportation it is important that you know the person asking and that he or she has a need to know.