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DOT Hazardous Materials Shipment: 8 hours, course materials are provided. $175 per person.
Board Approval #: 05-OM-0091 - WT: 0, WW: 0, IN: 0, CO: 0, DS: 0, SU: 0.8
Description
This 8 hour course covers the fundamentals of shipping hazardous materials. Our 10 step approach encompasses all of the activities, which must be addressed when preparing a hazardous material for shipment. This course has been updated to include recent changes to the regulations, including HM-215D. The course meets the requirements for training as specified in 49 CFR 172 Subpart H, including testing of participants. This course uses the J.J. Keller “Hazmat Training Basics” course material. This course does not cover driver training as required for each hazmat employee who will operate a motor vehicle.
Regulation 49 CFR 172
Audience
Hazardous materials (hazmat) training now applies to any individual who;
• Loads, unloads, or handles hazardous materials
• Marks, labels, or otherwise prepares containers, drums, or
packagings for transportation of hazardous materials
• Prepares hazardous materials shipping papers for transportation
• Is responsible for safety of transporting hazardous materials;
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this online course, participants should be able to:
• Locate and use the Federal hazardous materials regulations
• Properly label and mark hazardous material containers
for shipment
• Complete Bill of Lading for hazardous materials
• Select proper packaging for hazardous materials
• Understand the vehicle placarding requirements develop
appropriate emergency response information to
accompany shipments
Course Topics
The Hazardous Materials Regulation (49 CFR 171) (.5 hour)
Training requirements under the standard (.5 hour)
Hazmat terminology (.5 hour)
Materials Classification (.5 hour)
The Hazardous Materials Table (.5 hour)
Performance-oriented packaging (.5 hour)
Package Selection (.5 hour)
Labeling (1 hour)
Marking (.5 hour)
Placarding (.5 hour)
Shipping Papers (.5 hour)
Emergency Response Information (.5 hour)
Hazmat Incidents (.5 hour)
Loading and Storage (.5 hour)
Modal-specific requirements (.5 hour)
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