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What is the difference between a label and a placard in hazmat terms?
- A.Labels go on the vehicle and placards on packages
- B.They are the same size and use
- C.Labels are the smaller diamonds on packages; placards are the larger diamonds on the vehicle and transport units
- D.Only placards show the class
Correct answer
C. Labels are the smaller diamonds on packages; placards are the larger diamonds on the vehicle and transport units
Why
Labels communicate the hazard on each package, while placards communicate it for the whole vehicle at a size responders can read from a distance. The driver is responsible for confirming the vehicle has the correct placards before moving.
Manual topic: HazMat - Labels and Placards · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-336).