Description
This course may be used for both initial and recurrent training.
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 ResourcesCourse 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
What you'll learn
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the requirements and procedures as required by the hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR).
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