Pass CLT Exam Guide

Seal verification is a control step at the dock door. The expected seal number is provided on the shipment’s electronic or paper Advance Shipping Notice (ASN). CLT key activities covering “Perform dispatch, routing, and tracking operations” and “Receive products” include confirming that identified load integrity controls (like seal numbers) match the pre-advice before breaking the seal. This check helps detect potential tampering, loss, or substitution during transit and ensures the receiving team captures exceptions immediately. While a carrier freight bill may reference shipment details, the ASN is the planned shipment-level pre-advice used operationally to verify what should arrive (including seal). Delivery receipts are signed at the end of unloading; they are not the document of record for pre-unload seal confirmation.

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MSSC CLT states that storage areas for hazardous materials must be clearly labeled, have accessible SDS (or a binder nearby), and enforce use of proper PPE when handling. There is no requirement under OSHA or DOT to notify OSHA of the exact storage locations of nonbulk hazmat—such notification is not standard in CLT training. The facility must provide access to hazard communication and train employees, but not a specific “notify OSHA of storage.”

Metal pallets, as described in CLT training materials under “Product Storage and Equipment,” are designed for durability and high weight-bearing capacity. Constructed from steel or aluminum, these pallets are ideal for heavy industrial goods, automotive parts, and environments where hygiene or heat resistance is critical. They outperform wood pallets in strength and longevity, resisting impact, moisture, and infestation. While wood pallets are cost-effective and common, their load capacity is limited, and corrugated or rubber pallets are suited for light-duty or specialty applications. The CLT emphasizes matching pallet material to load requirements to maintain safety and efficiency. Using metal pallets also reduces contamination risk and is often required in clean manufacturing or food environments. Proper load distribution and pallet inspection are essential to prevent damage and ensure stable stacking within racking systems.

CLT aligns with DOT/OSHA rules: hazardous materials packages require durable, clearly visible, and unobstructed markings/labels that communicate hazard class, proper shipping name/UN ID (as applicable), and pictograms/symbols per standards. There is no requirement specifying a particular marker brand or handwriting; labels must meet durability/legibility specifications, not be covered or obscured, and display the correct hazard symboling.