Because of the risks and dangers associated with shipping hazardous materials, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and its supporting agencies regulate the transport of these materials within the US and ensure we comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (or the HMR).

Course Objectives:

Identify proper shipping names;Know how to decipher the codes within the HMT;Utilize Appendices A and B of the HMT to determine which materials qualify as a hazardous substance or marine pollutant

Duration: 28 min.

Shippers are responsible for documenting information about hazardous materials before offering them for transport. This module covers the components of a properly prepared shipping paper.

Course Objectives:

Identify the information required on shipping papers;Recognize the correct entries for the shipping and basic descriptions;Identify shipping paper and certification exceptions;Select the appropriate retention requirements for shipping papers

Duration: 23 min.

If given the task of packaging or inspecting and accepting hazardous materials for transportation, could you do so in compliance with HMR (Hazardous Materials Regulations) packaging requirements? Your employer wants to make sure you can, since the DOT and its designated agencies regulate the packaging and transportation of hazardous materials. These agencies also have the authority to inspect hazardous materials packages and fine or penalize you as well as your employer for any HMR violations. Module 3 covers general packaging requirements.

Course Objectives:

Identify the packaging requirements and exceptions for hazardous materials;Determine which types of packages and materials are forbidden from transportation;Recall the requirements for reusing packaging, as well as for transporting leaking or damaged packages and empty packaging

Duration: 27 min.

This series of Hazardous Materials Transportation e-Lessons provides general awareness training for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Module 4 covers the marking and labeling of hazardous materials.

Course Objectives:

Explore how to mark bulk and non-bulk packages;Detail special provisions and exceptions in marking certain types of hazardous materials and packaging;Identify general marking requirements;Describe special provisions for marking hazardous materials;Determine when exceptions apply to marking hazardous materials

Duration: 23 min.

This series of Hazardous Materials Transportation e-Lessons provides general awareness training for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Module 5 covers Placarding.

Course Objectives:

Identify the general requirements for affixing labels and placards to hazardous material (HAZMAT) shipments;Determine when exceptions to these requirements apply as well as when modifications can be made to labels and placards;Use the labeling and placarding tables to select the appropriate labels and placard for hazardous materials

Duration: 29 min.

This series of Hazardous Materials Transportation e-Lessons provides general awareness training for the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Module 6 is composed of four parts: Module 6a covers Highway Carrier Requirements.

Course Objectives:

Identify the general Highway Carrier Requirements;Determine segregation requirements for hazardous materials;Select the appropriate methods of loading, unloading and transporting hazardous materials

Duration: 22 min.

When it comes to transporting hazardous materials by air, Part 175 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations or HMR provides air carriers with the specific requirements they need to accept, handle and transport hazardous materials.

Course Objectives:

Recognize how shippers and carriers must work together to comply with HMR requirements;Identify which hazardous materials are authorized for air transportation;Determine the quantity limitation, stowage and segregation requirements for transporting hazardous materials aboard passenger and cargo aircraft

Duration: 30 min.

The DOT (Department of Transportation) identifies requirements for transporting hazardous materials by rail in Part 174 of the HMR (Hazardous Materials Regulations).

Course Objectives:

Recall the documentation, inspection and movement requirements for hazardous materials by rail;Identify proper HAZMAT handling and loading requirements;Determine how to segregate hazardous materials and position rail cars containing these materials

Duration: 21 min.

In this module, we will focus on the actions we can take to protect our waters and marine life when transporting hazardous materials by any type of vessel or ship.

Course Objectives:

Determine who is responsible for preparing HAZMAT packages, shipping documentation and the vessel for transportation;Select the stowage location of hazardous materials according to the segregation restrictions;Identify the appropriate handling, loading, unloading and inspection requirements for hazardous materials

Duration: 28 min.

Hazardous materials are vulnerable when they are in transit. Imagine what would happen if criminals or terrorists were able to obtain dangerous chemicals and materials! Take this course to find out what you can do to prevent that from happening. Ideal learners include people who work at companies involved in the packaging, shipment, transportation and distribution of hazardous materials.

Course Objectives:

Recall security requirements for people who handle hazardous materials;Identify potential targets for hazardous material terrorism;Identify potential threats of hazardous material terrorism;Recognize the key factors that go into planning a safe route for hazardous materials transportation;Recognize ways to prevent hazardous materials from getting into the wrong hands;Use security checklists to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities

Duration: 27 min.

This is Part Three of a 13-part series of modules on HAZWOPER designed to provide the annual refresher training as required by OSHA for all employees affected by this regulation. Part Three covers Hazard Communication (HazCom), which provides workers with the information they need to know in order to understand the hazards and identities of the chemicals they may be exposed to when working.

Course Objectives:

State the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard;Identify who is covered by the Hazard Communication Standard;Name the four basic parts of the Hazard Communication Standard;State the purpose of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS);Explain how the HazCom Standard aligns with the GHS;Identify physical and health hazards of chemicals;Identify the hazard communication responsibilities of manufacturers, importers and employers;List what items should be included in a hazardous chemical inventory;Recognize what should be included in the written Hazard Communication program;Identify where and how hazard warning labels must be used;Recognize the information contained in a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and how it is used and maintained in the workplace;List the elements of the Hazard Communication Standard training program

Duration: 27 min.

This is Part Seven of a 13-part series of modules on HAZWOPER designed to provide the annual refresher training as required by OSHA for all employees affected by this regulation. Part Seven covers respiratory protection. Respirators provide vital protection against chemicals and oxygen-deficient atmospheres. For this reason it is critical to know how to select and use the appropriate respirator for the job. All respirators are not created equal: not all of them will provide protection in atmospheres with low oxygen or certain other atmospheric hazards. In this module, those with a role in hazardous waste operations and emergency response will learn how to protect themselves from the breathing hazards they may face.

Course Objectives:

State when respirators must be used;Describe what a respiratory protection program is;Identify different types of respirators;Summarize the process for selecting a respirator for emergency response;Explain how to perform a seal check;Discuss how to maintain and care for a respirator

Duration: 17 min.

This is Part Nine of a 13-part series of modules on HAZWOPER designed to provide the annual refresher training as required by OSHA for all employees affected by this regulation. Part Nine covers confined spaces. Many work environments contain spaces that are considered confined because their shape and size make conditions difficult for employees who must enter, work in, and exit them. There are many instances where employees who work in confined spaces face increased risk of exposure to serious hazards that could result in serious injury or death. For this reason, special procedures must be followed when working in confined spaces and they are reviewed in this module.

Course Objectives:

Distinguish between permit-required confined spaces and non-permit-required confined spaces;Identify the hazards associated with confined spaces;Recall the roles and responsibilities of the confined space entry team;Identify what is required on an entry permit and other procedural safeguards when conducting a confined space entry;Know how to respond to emergencies

Duration: 25 min.

This is Part 11 of a 13-part series of modules on HAZWOPER designed to provide the annual refresher training as required by OSHA for all employees affected by this regulation. Part 11 covers site control. If uncontrolled, a spill or release of hazardous waste could spread rapidly, leading to contamination on a large scale. For this reason, site control is required on a hazardous waste site. Site control helps limit the spread of contamination in the event of a spill or release of a hazardous substance and is a critical component of the HAZWOPER standard. The site control program is designed to reduce the spread of hazardous substances from contaminated areas to clean areas, to identify and isolate contaminated areas of the site, to facilitate emergency evacuation and medical care, to prevent unauthorized entry to the site, and to deter vandalism and theft. This module examines the elements of a site control program and how they can be implemented.

Course Objectives:

Identify the elements of a site control program;Discuss how these site control program elements are used to prevent contamination

Duration: 17 min.