In this lesson you learned that the identification of hazardous materials is necessary during any response to a hazardous materials incident. The use of labels, placards, and documentation makes the identification process easier by communicating the known hazards. You should now be able to:  

• Identify the seven clues for the identification of a hazardous material incident
• Recognize hazardous materials facility and transportation markings and colors
• Identify hazardous materials placards and labels

In the next lesson, you will learn about hazardous materials regulations.