Which of the following are considered GHBMO breach factors?

• A. Disintegration, Runway cracking, failure of attachments, container punctures, container spits or tears
• B. Disintegration, Runway cracking, failure of attachments
• C. Container puncture and tears
• D. Breakage, fragmentation

Answer: (A)

Understanding breach factors means recognizing the ways a hazmat container can fail under GHBMO. Disintegration shows the packaging material breaking down, which compromises containment. Runway cracking refers to cracks on the container surface that can propagate under stress and lead to leakage. Failure of attachments covers any loss of integrity at closures, seals, or fittings that connect parts of the container. Container punctures and tears are direct breaches that provide a path for release. Spits or tears describe fragmentation or shedding of material that further undermines containment. Because a thorough assessment must include all of these failure modes, the option listing all of them is the most complete and accurate. The other options omit at least one of these important breach modes, making them incomplete.