49 CFR, General Awareness, Function Specific, Safety and Security Compliance (2025)
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Description
This course is intended for the training of hazmat employees responsible for the handling, preparation, shipping, or transportation of hazardous materials by ground in accordance with the requirements of the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), i.e., the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This course complies with the required training elements of general awareness and function specific training, as well as those of safety and security awareness training.
Learning Objectives / Modules:
Navigation of the 49 CFR to determine requirements for the safe transportation of hazardous materials in the US, including:
- General Awareness
- Safety & Security Awareness
- Hazmat Table & Classification
- Non-Bulk Packagings & IBCs
- Non-Bulk Marking & Labeling
- Placarding
- Shipping Papers & Emergency Response Information
Target Audience:
Hazmat employees (including office and customer service staff) and their supervisors who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders or third-party logistics companies, and who handle, pack, mark, label, placard, prepare/validate shipping documents, address customer returns, and/or offer hazardous materials by ground to, from or within the US.
Pre-requisite: None required
Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
The current edition of the 49 CFR Regulations is required for this course.
Click this link for a list of the required and recommended regulatory resources for this course: Required & Recommended Resources
Course Features:
- Estimated Time: 4 hr run-time, plus assessment time which varies per person
- Language: English
- Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material
- Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
- Note: Upon issuance, the training certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer.
Table of Contents
• Hazmat General Awareness & Security Awareness
• 49 CFR Hazmat Table
• Non-bulk packaging
• Marking and labeling
• Placarding
• Shipping Papers and Emergency Response
Author
Currie Associates Online Training Website - DG Compliance Online
Currie Associates, Inc. and the International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) offer online Dangerous Goods/Hazmat and safety training for you and your employees 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our automated safety and compliance training tool is designed to help you efficiently and effectively train individual employees and track their progress in far less time than more traditional training methods.
49 CFR, General Awareness, Function Specific, Safety and Security Compliance (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
This training is designed for hazmat employees at all levels. That includes warehouse staff, drivers, shipping and receiving teams, office staff, and customer service personnel who handle, prepare, or review hazardous materials shipments. If your role involves packing, labeling, or completing shipping papers for ground transportation within the U.S., this course covers the federal training required by the Department of Transportation.
The course is fully online and self-paced, with a total run time of about 201 minutes (just over three hours). You can complete it in one sitting or spread it out over multiple sessions—whatever fits best with your schedule. Since it’s mobile-friendly, you can train from your desk or on the go.
The course focuses exclusively on 49 CFR, the DOT’s regulations for domestic hazardous materials transportation. You’ll learn how to use the Hazardous Materials Table, apply the correct packaging and labeling, and ensure shipping papers and placards meet current 2025 compliance requirements.
Yes. This course fulfills the DOT’s requirements for General Awareness, Function-Specific training, and Safety and Security Awareness. It works for both employees completing initial training and those taking their required refresher or recurrent training.
After passing the final assessment, you can immediately download your Certificate of Completion. For audit purposes, the certificate must be signed by both you and your employer. You’ll also have lifetime access to the course materials, making it easy to revisit specific topics whenever you need a refresher.
