You are shown a shipment placarded for Class 3 flammable liquid. What does this tell you about handling it?
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Correct answer to question 30 (Hazardous Materials): It should be kept away from heat, sparks, and open flame throughout loading, transport, and unloading
Why
A flammable liquid's risk doesn't switch on only during unloading or only once opened; it stays a hazard around heat and sparks for the entire time it's on the vehicle.
Updated: November 2026