Mexican Regulation for Ground Transport of Hazardous Materials and Waste - Function Specific (NOMs) - 2024
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Description
This course is intended for the training of employees responsible for the handling, shipping or transportation of dangerous goods by ground in accordance with the requirements of the Mexican Official Standards (NOMS) in Mexico. This course meets the regulatory training requirements set out by the SCT (Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes) necessary to comply with Chapter 8 of Title IV for ground transportation of hazardous materials and wastes.
Learning Objectives / Modules
Navigation of the NOMs to determine requirements for the safe transportation of dangerous goods, including:
- SCT Regulatory Framework, Mexican Regulation & Applicable NOMs
- Consequences of Non-compliance
- SCT and STPS Training Requirements
- Classification & Table of Dangerous Goods Packaging
- Marking, Labeling & Placarding
- Documentation
- Loading & Segregation
- Exceptions (including limited quantities)
- Emergency Response & Security Awareness
Target Audience:
Dangerous goods employees and their supervisors who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third party logistics companies, and who handle, package, mark, label, placard, prepare packages, validate shipping documents, address customer returns, and/or offer dangerous goods by road to, from or within Mexico.
Pre-requisites: None required
Link to Required & Recommended Regulatory Resources
The current edition of the Mexican Official Standards (NOMs) 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: 2h05m 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
• SCT Regulatory Framework, Mexican Regulation & Applicable NOMs
• Consequences of Non-compliance
• SCT and STPS Training Requirements
• Classification & Table of Dangerous Goods Packaging
• Marking, Labeling & Placarding
• Documentation
• Loading & Segregation
• Exceptions (including limited quantities)
• Emergency Response & Security Awareness
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.
Mexican Regulation for Ground Transport of Hazardous Materials and Waste - Function Specific (NOMs) - 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is for employees who handle, ship, or transport dangerous goods by road in Mexico. It’s also useful for supervisors and support staff who prepare packages, review shipping documents, label or placard loads, or manage customer returns involving hazardous materials.
The training focuses on Mexico’s Official Standards (NOMs) for ground transport of hazardous materials and waste. It aligns with requirements set by the SCT and meets the training obligations outlined in Chapter 8 of Title IV for road transport in Mexico.
You’ll learn how to navigate the NOMs and apply them to day-to-day shipping tasks. The course covers classification, packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and documentation. It also explains loading and segregation rules, exceptions like limited quantities, and what to do in emergency situations.
No. There are no prerequisites, so this course works well for both new employees and experienced staff who need function-specific training on Mexican regulations.
Yes. After completing the course and passing the final assessment, you’ll receive a certificate of completion. As required, the certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer. You’ll also need access to the current edition of the Mexican NOMs during training.
