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Why may certain hazardous materials never be loaded together on the same vehicle?
- A.Segregation is only about weight limits
- B.Some materials react dangerously with each other, such as acids with cyanides or oxidizers with flammables, so segregation rules keep incompatible materials apart
- C.All materials may be mixed if labeled
- D.Incompatibility is a myth
Correct answer
B. Some materials react dangerously with each other, such as acids with cyanides or oxidizers with flammables, so segregation rules keep incompatible materials apart
Why
The segregation table exists because a small leak from two compatible-looking packages can create fire, toxic gas, or explosion if they are incompatible. Checking segregation before loading is part of accepting the shipment, not an afterthought.
Manual topic: HazMat - Segregation · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-343).