Question 73 of 180

What information from the shipping papers is most useful to emergency responders arriving at a hazmat incident?

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The identification number and proper shipping name of the material involved
The total dollar value of the shipment
The name of the company that manufactured the vehicle, in case of a recall
The driver's personal contact information

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Correct answer to question 73 (Hazardous Materials): The identification number and proper shipping name of the material involved

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Responders need to know exactly what material they're dealing with, and the identification number and proper shipping name are what let them look up the specific hazards and response steps.

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