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Our Hazmat Transportation Training workshop is a one day class taught by experienced trainers that cover information for shippers, supervisors, managers and drivers.
Discover how to use the hazardous materials regulations to ship and transport hazmat on the highway. Class fulfills training requirements outlined in CFR 172.704 of the regulations.
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If you’re involved in the transportation of hazardous materials, you’re likely aware of the importance of DOT Hazmat Transportation Training. This type of DOT Hazmat training is designed to educate individuals on how to safely handle and transport hazardous materials to prevent accidents and protect public health. From learning about the different classes of hazardous materials to understanding regulatory requirements and emergency response procedures, our DOT Hazmat Transportation Training covers a wide range of topics to help you succeed.
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Our DOT Hazaradous Materials Training sessions provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience led by expert trainers in the field.
What You'll Learn In Our Hazardous Materials Transportation Classes
- How DOT defines hazardous materials
- When Do Hazardous Materials rules apply
- The 9 hazard classes
- Recognize shipping paper information and format
- How to properly prepare shipping papers
- Introduction to the 172.101 hazmat table
- How to select proper packaging to transport product
- Basics of marking and labeling packages
- Proper Placarding of a transport vehicle
- Loading/unloading hazmat
- Separation and segregation of hazardous materials
- And more!
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COURSE DURATION – 8 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students must be familiar with hazardous materials regulations and how they may apply to their job.
Description: This Hazardous Materials Ground Shipping Class is aimed at introducing carriers and drivers to the fundamentals of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in title 49 parts 100-180. The course covers the fundamentals of transporting hazardous materials from hazard classes and division, documentation to segregation of materials. Students will also be trained in the basics of security awareness and when a security plan is required.
COURSE DURATION – 8 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students must be familiar with hazardous materials regulations and how they may apply to their job.
Description: This Hazardous Materials Ground Shipping Class is aimed at introducing hazardous materials shippers and warehouse personnel to the fundamentals of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) in title 49 parts 100-180. Students will learn requirements for classifying, packaging, marking, labeling and documenting hazardous materials shipments. Students also learn common exceptions to the HMR such as limited quantities and how they are defined and how limited quantities should be handled.
COURSE DURATION – 8 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students must have a solid fundamental knowledge of the hazardous materials regulations (HMR) and how to use them. The Hazardous Material Ground (Shipper) or (Carrier) is recommended.
Description: The course is designed to aid the student with understanding the regulatory and recording keeping requirements for the continuing qualification of DOT specification portable tanks (PT), to include IM 101 & 102 PT, UN PT, DOT 51, 56, 57 & 60 PT. Subjects covered will include periodic and intermediate inspection requirements, dealing with external inspection, internal inspection, leakage test, pressure test, and container framework inspection, if applicable. Additionally, the course will introduce general design requirements for the noted PT.
COURSE DURATION – 8 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students should have a solid fundamental knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and how to use them. The Hazardous Materials Ground (Shipper) or (Carrier) is recommended to their job.
Description: This one-day class provides specialized training on HMR relating to Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) or “totes” as they are commonly referred to. Students will dive deeper into the HMR and discuss the regulatory requirements for IBC retesting, requalification and maintenance. The course also teaches the students to identify IBCs using a UN Code located on each IBC and how to find specific regulations using this code.
COURSE DURATION – 8 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students must complete HM Ground for Shipper course
Description: This one-day course builds on what is learned in the HM Ground shipping course and introduces the students to the fundamentals of shipping Dangerous Goods (DG) using the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and U.S. standards.
The course is designed for shippers, packers, freight forwarders and anyone else involved in packaging and shipping DG by air. Upon completion students will understand applicability of IATA rules, classification, packing, marking, labeling and documentation requirements to ship DG by air.
COURSE DURATION – 8 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students must complete HM Ground for Shipper course
Description: This one-day course builds on what is learned in the HM Ground shipping course and introduces the students to the basics of shipping Dangerous Goods (DG) by vessel using the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code. This course discusses the fundamentals of preparing and transporting dangerous goods (DG) in compliance with both U.S. and International standards. The course is designed for shippers, packers, freight forwarders and anyone else involved in packaging and shipping DG by vessel. Upon completion students will understand applicability of IMDG rules, classification, packing, marking, labeling and documentation requirements to ship DG.
COURSE DURATION – 8 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students should have a basic knowledge of how to use the hazardous materials regulations (HMR).
Description: This one-day course takes students deeper into the HMR and covers specific HMRs that discuss the classification, chemistry, and shipping of lithium batteries. Students will learn best practices on how to safely package and ship lithium batteries in compliance with the HMR. Standards learned the HMR are also applicable to both to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code.
COURSE DURATION – 2 HOURS
Prerequisites: Students must have a basic knowledge of how to use the hazardous materials regulations (HMR).
Description: This course covers regulatory requirements for employees who routinely carry hazardous materials with them in a motor vehicle for business use (e.g., extra gasoline). In certain cases, the “materials of trade” or MOT provisions allow for regulatory relief for materials carried in the vehicle for specific purposes. Students will be able to readily identify materials that qualify for relaxed hazmat standards when carried as a MOT; properly package, label and carry MOT on a motor vehicle; and develop general awareness of hazardous materials regulations and awareness of hazardous materials security threats.
FYI
Hazmat Transportation training is a program designed to educate employees about the safe handling, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with DOT regulations.
Employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials, including drivers, loaders, and handlers, are required to undergo Hazmat training to comply with DOT regulations.
Hazmat training covers a wide range of topics, including hazard identification, proper packaging and labeling of hazardous materials, emergency response procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
For a more comprehensive overview of our DOT Hazmat Training topics, visit our training page.
Yes, Hazmat training is required by law for employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. Failure to comply with Hazmat training requirements can result in fines, penalties, and other enforcement actions.
Non-compliance with Hazmat training requirements can result in fines, penalties, and other enforcement actions by regulatory agencies. It can also increase the risk of accidents, injuries, and environmental damage.
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